EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION 453 Results

2. Make a Help Me Grow referral for an early intervention/educational evaluation
Local school districts provide early intervention or special education services, free to the family, for children who are eligible (birth through 5 years). To see if a child is eligible for services, click on the link below to use the Help Me Grow referral form. A referral can be made by a parent, any professional, or family members and others who have concerns about the child.

Help Me Grow Referral Form
The referral will be directed to the local school district based on the child’s address. An early childhood specialist from the school district will follow up with the family within 7-10 days to discuss next steps, which may include a screening or evaluation. If you have questions, contact your local Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) program directly:

      University of Minnesota - Adoption Medicine ClinicLink: view organization details

      Comprehensive Child Wellness Assessments Voyager Clinic Address2512 S 7th St, Fl 1, Minneapolis, MN, 55454 Phone number(612) 365-6777 Emailiac@umn.edu Website addresshttps://med.umn.edu/adoption/services/clinical-services
      Area Served: Statewide

      The Veterans Consortium Pro Bono ProgramLink: view organization details

      Legal Assistance Address2101 L St NW, Ste 225, Washington, DC, 20037 Emailclinics@vetsprobono.org Website addresshttps://www.vetsprobono.org/legal-help
      Area Served: Nationwide

      Supporting Hands Nurse Family PartnershipLink: view organization details

      Family Home Visiting Address105 S 5th St, Ste 119H, Olivia, MN, 56277 Phone number(320) 287-2585 Emailinfo@shnfp.org Website addresshttps://shnfp.org
      Area Served: Big Stone, Chippewa, Douglas, Grant, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Meeker, Murray, Pipestone, Pope, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Stevens, Swift, Traverse, Yellow Medicine and Sibley counties

      Supporting Hands Nurse Family PartnershipLink: view organization details

      Family Home Visiting Supporting Hands - Douglas County AddressAlexandria, MN, 56308 Phone number(320) 287-2585 Website addresshttps://shnfp.org
      Area Served: Douglas County

      United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural DevelopmentLink: view organization details

      Help to Find Housing - Multi-Family Subsidized Rental Search Minnesota State Office Address375 Jackson St, Ste 410, St. Paul, MN, 55101 Phone number(651) 602-7800 Website addresshttps://rdmfhrentals.sc.egov.usda.gov/RDMFHRentals/select_state.jsp
      Area Served: Statewide

      United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural DevelopmentLink: view organization details

      Help Paying for Basic Needs - Home Loan Program for Rural Homeowners Minnesota State Office Address375 Jackson St, Ste 410, St. Paul, MN, 55101 Phone number(651) 602-7800 Website addresshttp://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/single-family-housing-programs/single-family-housing-direct-home-loans
      Area Served: Statewide

      United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural DevelopmentLink: view organization details

      Help Paying for Basic Needs - Home Loan Program for Rural Homeowners Alexandria Service Center Address900 Robert St, Ste 103, Alexandria, MN, 56308 Phone number(320) 763-3191 Website addresshttp://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/single-family-housing-programs/single-family-housing-direct-home-loans
      Area Served: Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, Todd, Traverse, Wadena, and Wilkin counties

      United Blind of Minnesota Inc.Link: view organization details

      Legal Assistance Call for Location Phone number(952) 236-4788 Emailunitedblindmn@gmail.com Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/ssb/involve/srcb/members/consumer/ubm.jsp
      Area Served: Statewide

      Therapy DynamicsLink: view organization details

      Autism Assessment Address1603 Pebble Creek Dr, Sartell, MN, 56377 Phone number(320) 406-4496 Emailkristen@therapydynamics.com Website addresshttps://therapydynamics.com
      Area Served: Provides online assessments statewide

      ThinkSelfLink: view organization details

      Domestic Violence Support Services - Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled Address2375 University Ave W, Ste 110, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(651) 829-9089 Emailadvocates@thinkself.org Website addresshttps://thinkself.org/services/advocacy
      Area Served: Statewide

      STAR Program (System of Technology to Achieve Results)Link: view organization details

      Medical Equipment or Assistive Technology Loan Program Address658 Cedar St, 358 Centennial Office Building, St. Paul, MN, 55155 Phone number(651) 201-2640 Emailstar.program@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/admin/star/program-services/device-loan
      Area Served: Statewide

      UCareLink: view organization details

      Dental Clinic Address500 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(866) 451-1555 Website addresshttps://www.ucare.org/health-wellness/benefits-perks/dental-benefits/mobile-dental-clinic
      Area Served: Statewide for non-Medicare private plans, health programs, and other services Minnesota eligible Medicare plans serve specific counties

      The Advocates for Human RightsLink: view organization details

      Legal Assistance - Asylum Project Address330 2nd Ave S, Ste 800, Minneapolis, MN, 55401 Phone number(612) 341-9845 Emailhrights@advrights.org Website addresshttps://www.theadvocatesforhumanrights.org/Legal_Help
      Area Served: Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota

      VSP VisionLink: view organization details

      Help Paying for Medical Costs - Eyes of Hope Address3333 Quality Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA, 95670 Phone number(800) 877-7195 Emailquestions@vspglobal.com Website addresshttps://www.vspvision.com/eyes-of-hope/get-help.html
      Area Served: Nationwide

      The Center for Parenting EducationLink: view organization details

      Parenting Support AddressFort Washington, PA, 19034 Emailinfo@parentingedu.org Website addresshttps://centerforparentingeducation.org
      Area Served: Statewide

      Spare KeyLink: view organization details

      Help Paying for Basic Needs Address480 Broadway St, St. Paul, MN, 55101 Phone number(952) 406-8872 Emailsupport@helpmebounce.org Website addresshttps://www.helpmebounce.org/how-it-works
      Area Served: National

      United Way of Douglas & Pope CountiesLink: view organization details

      Food Distribution - Backpack Program, Mobile Food Distribution Address503 Hawthorne St, Alexandria, MN, 56308 Phone number(320) 834-7800 Website addresshttps://uwdp.org/what-we-do/united-way-programs
      Area Served: Douglas and Pope counties

      Someplace SafeLink: view organization details

      Crisis Line Douglas County (Someplace Safe) Address700 Cedar St, Ste 268, Alexandria, MN, 56308 Phone number(800) 974-3359 Emailinfo@someplacesafe.info Website addresshttps://someplacesafe.info/support-information/help-a-friend
      Area Served: Douglas County

      Someplace SafeLink: view organization details

      Domestic Violence Support Services Douglas County (Someplace Safe) Address700 Cedar St, Ste 268, Alexandria, MN, 56308 Phone number(320) 762-1995 Emailtrainingeducation@someplacesafe.info Website addresshttps://someplacesafe.info/crime-victim-advocacy/domestic-interpersonal-violence
      Area Served: Douglas County

      The Arc Minnesota, West Central RegionLink: view organization details

      Information and Support - Developmental Disabilities The Arc Minnesota, West Central Region - Moorhead (4th) Call for Location Phone number(218) 233-5949 Emailmarisabengtson@arcminnesota.org Website addresshttps://arcminnesota.org/ways-we-can-help/information-assistance
      Area Served: Becker, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Norman, Otter Tail, and Wilkin counties
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