EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION 502 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:

Salvation Army - Northern MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Call for Location Phone number(651) 746-3406 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/northern-minnesota-service-extension
Area Served: Aitkin, Becker, Beltrami, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Cook, Hubbard, Itasca, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Kittson, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Pine, Polk, Red Lake, and Roseau counties

Second Harvest NorthlandLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Second Harvest Northland - Grand Rapids Address2222 Cromell Dr, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744 Phone number(218) 326-4420 Emailinfo@secondharvestnorthland.org Website addresshttps://secondharvestnorthland.org/what-we-do/our-programs/food-shelf
Area Served: Aitkin, Cass, Crow Wing, Itasca, Kanabec, Koochiching, and Mille Lacs counties

Second Harvest NorthlandLink: view organization details

Food Distribution - Backpack Program Second Harvest Northland - Grand Rapids Address2222 Cromell Dr, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744 Phone number(218) 326-4420 Emailinfo@secondharvestnorthland.org Website addresshttps://secondharvestnorthland.org/what-we-do/our-programs/backpack-program
Area Served: Aitkin, Cass, Crow Wing, Itasca, Kanabec, Koochiching, and Mille Lacs counties

Sanford HealthLink: view organization details

Birthing Hospital Sanford Medical Center - Bemidji Address1300 Anne St NW, Bemidji, MN, 56601 Phone number(218) 751-5430 Website addresshttps://www.sanfordhealth.org/medical-services/womens/pregnancy
Area Served: Bemidji area

Pearl Walker-SwaneyLink: view organization details

Doula Support AddressBemidji, MN, 56601 Phone number(218) 407-2008 Emailpearl.walkerswaney@mewinzha.com Website addresshttps://www.mewinzha.com
Area Served: Beltrami, Cass, Hubbard, Itasca

Sickle Cell Foundation of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Information and Support - Sickle Cell Disease and Sickle Cell Trait AddressPO Box 22306, Minneapolis, MN, 55422 Website addresshttps://www.sicklecellmn.org
Area Served: Statewide

UCare Health RideLink: view organization details

Transportation Address500 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(800) 864-2157 Website addresshttps://www.ucare.org/health-wellness/special-programs/ucare-health-ride
Area Served: Statewide with UCare insurance

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

United Way of Northeastern MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Dental Clinic - Smiles United Address608 East Dr, Chisholm, MN, 55719 Phone number(612) 746-1530 Emailinfo@unitedwaynemn.org Website addresshttps://www.unitedwaynemn.org/smiles-united
Area Served: Iron Range, Koochiching County, and Lake of the Woods County

United Way of Northeastern MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Food Distribution - Backpack Program Address608 East Dr, Chisholm, MN, 55719 Phone number(218) 254-3329 Emailinfo@unitedwaynemn.org Website addresshttps://www.unitedwaynemn.org/buddy-backpacks
Area Served: Iron Range, Koochiching County, and Lake of the Woods County

SOAR Career SolutionsLink: view organization details

Job Training Address205 W 2nd St, Ste 101, Duluth, MN, 55802 Phone number(218) 722-3126 Emailinfo@soarcareers.org Website addresshttps://soarcareers.org/what-we-do/job-trainings.html
Area Served: Northeastern Minnesota

SOAR Career SolutionsLink: view organization details

Career Counseling Address205 W 2nd St, Ste 101, Duluth, MN, 55802 Phone number(218) 722-3126 Emailinfo@soarcareers.org Website addresshttps://soarcareers.org/what-we-do/career-services.html
Area Served: Northeastern Minnesota

The Arc NorthlandLink: view organization details

Advocacy - Disabilities The Arc Northland - Duluth Address222 E Superior St, Ste 302, Duluth, MN, 55802 Phone number(218) 726-4725 Emailinfo@arcnorthland.org Website addresshttps://arcnorthland.org/services/adult-children-and-family-services/advocacy-adult-children-education-public-policy
Area Served: Services are primarily provided in St. Louis County, but may vary by service

The Arc NorthlandLink: view organization details

Information and Support The Arc Northland - Duluth Address222 E Superior St, Ste 302, Duluth, MN, 55802 Phone number(218) 726-4725 Emailinfo@arcnorthland.org Website addresshttps://arcnorthland.org/resources
Area Served: Services are primarily provided in St. Louis County, but may vary by service

The Arc NorthlandLink: view organization details

Support Group - Disabilities The Arc Northland - Duluth Address222 E Superior St, Ste 302, Duluth, MN, 55802 Phone number(218) 726-4725 Emailinfo@arcnorthland.org Website addresshttps://arcnorthland.org/contact-us
Area Served: Services are primarily provided in St. Louis County, but may vary by service

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 Bemidji Service Center Address3217 Bemidji Ave N, Ste 2, Bemidji, MN, 56601 Phone number(218) 751-1942 Website addresshttp://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/single-family-housing-programs/single-family-housing-direct-home-loans
Area Served: Beltrami, Clearwater, Itasca, Koochiching and Lake of the Woods counties

Urban League Twin CitiesLink: view organization details

Kinship Navigator - A Community Caring for its Children Glover Sudduth Center Address2100 Plymouth Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55411 Phone number(612) 302-3100 Emailinfo@ultcmn.org Website addresshttps://ultcmn.org/center-for-the-advancement-of-the-black-family
Area Served: Most programs serve Hennepin County.  Service area may be dependent on program. Kinship Navigator services are provided statewide.
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