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EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION 469 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:

For children birth through 2 years of age - local ECSE programs
For children 3 through 5 years of age - local ECSE programs
For children in kindergarten and higher grades

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Parent Aware

Parent AwareLink: view organization details

Parent Aware - Online Child Care Search Call for Location Phone number(888) 291-9811 Website addresshttp://parentaware.org

Area Served: Statewide

Queer Birth Project

Queer Birth ProjectLink: view organization details

Parenting Support AddressMinneapolis, MN, 55407 Emailqueerbirthproject@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.queerbirthproject.org

Area Served: Statewide

PACER Center

PACER CenterLink: view organization details

Parenting Support - Special Education Address8161 Normandale Blvd, Bloomington, MN, 55437 Phone number(952) 838-9000 Emailpacer@pacer.org Website addresshttps://www.pacer.org/parent

Area Served: Statewide

Permanency Services Resource Hub

Permanency Services Resource HubLink: view organization details

Find Adoption Services Address2446 University Ave W, Ste 140, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(612) 746-5137 Emailinfo@permanencyhubmn.org Website addresshttps://www.fosteradoptmn.org/permanency-services

Area Served: Statewide

Rainbow Families

Rainbow FamiliesLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Address5614 Connecticut Ave NW, Ste 309, Washington, DC, 20015 Phone number(202) 417-8897 Emailinfo@rainbowfamilies.org Website addresshttps://rainbowfamilies.org/programs/support-groups

Area Served: Nationwide

O*NET Resource Center

O*NET Resource CenterLink: view organization details

Career Counseling Emailonet@onetcenter.org Website addresshttps://www.onetonline.org

Area Served: Nationwide

Office of the Ombudsperson for Families

Office of the Ombudsperson for FamiliesLink: view organization details

Ombudsman Address1450 Energy Park Dr, Ste 106, St. Paul, MN, 55108 Phone number(888) 234-4939 Emailobff.info@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/ombudfam/get-help

Area Served: Statewide

Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF)

Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF)Link: view organization details

Help Paying for Medical Costs Call for Location Phone number(855) 824-7941 Website addresshttps://www.patientadvocate.org/connect-with-services

Area Served: Nationwide

Semcac

SemcacLink: view organization details

Home Repair Financial Assistance Semcac Administrative Office Address204 S Elm St, Rushford, MN, 55971 Phone number(507) 864-8207 Emailsemcac@semcac.org Website addresshttps://www.semcac.org/housing-shelter/housing-rehab-loan-programs