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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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HealthPartners Clinics

HealthPartners ClinicsLink: view organization details

Clinic Administrative Office Call for Location Phone number(877) 655-2669 Website addresshttps://www.healthpartners.com/care/everyday/primary-care

Area Served: Statewide

Estherville Pharmacy, LLC

Estherville Pharmacy, LLCLink: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies Address1804 Central Ave, Estherville, IA, 51334 Phone number(712) 362-0330 Emailandy@esthervillerx.com Website addresshttps://esthervillerx.com

Area Served: Jackson and Martin counties

HERO (Healthcare Equipment Recycling Organization)

HERO (Healthcare Equipment Recycling Organization)Link: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies Address5012 53rd St S, Ste C, Fargo, ND, 58104 Phone number(701) 212-1921 Emailinfo@HEROFargo.org Website addresshttps://herofargo.org/products

Area Served: Statewide

Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services

Des Moines Valley Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Human Services Office - Windom Address11 4th St, Windom, MN, 56101 Phone number(507) 831-1891 Website addresshttps://www.dvhhs.org/index.asp?SEC=5C510B95-635F-4898-BFD1-C64ED52A634C&Type=B_BASIC

Area Served: Cottonwood and Jackson counties

Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services

Des Moines Valley Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Support Services (CSS) Human Services Office - Windom Address11 4th St, Windom, MN, 56101 Phone number(507) 831-1891 Website addresshttps://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/services/child-support

Area Served: Cottonwood and Jackson counties

Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services

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Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Human Services Office - Windom Address11 4th St, Windom, MN, 56101 Phone number(507) 831-1891 Website addresshttps://www.dvhhs.org/index.asp?SEC=9C31FA26-B233-448F-AA59-A9857FE97B11&Type=B_BASIC

Area Served: Cottonwood and Jackson counties

Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services

Des Moines Valley Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Human Services Office - Windom Address11 4th St, Windom, MN, 56101 Phone number(507) 831-1891 Website addresshttps://www.dvhhs.org/index.asp?SEC=5C510B95-635F-4898-BFD1-C64ED52A634C&Type=B_BASIC

Area Served: Cottonwood and Jackson counties

Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services

Des Moines Valley Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Food Support Human Services Office - Windom Address11 4th St, Windom, MN, 56101 Phone number(507) 831-1891 Website addresshttps://www.dvhhs.org/index.asp?SEC=5C510B95-635F-4898-BFD1-C64ED52A634C&Type=B_BASIC

Area Served: Cottonwood and Jackson counties

Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services

Des Moines Valley Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for People with Disabilities Human Services Office - Windom Address11 4th St, Windom, MN, 56101 Phone number(507) 831-1891 Website addresshttps://www.dvhhs.org

Area Served: Cottonwood and Jackson counties

Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services

Des Moines Valley Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Families Human Services Office - Windom Address11 4th St, Windom, MN, 56101 Phone number(507) 831-1891 Website addresshttps://www.dvhhs.org/index.asp?SEC=5C510B95-635F-4898-BFD1-C64ED52A634C&Type=B_BASIC

Area Served: Cottonwood and Jackson counties

Apply Online: https://mnbenefits.mn.gov

Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services

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Parent Support Outreach Program (PSOP) Human Services Office - Windom Address11 4th St, Windom, MN, 56101 Phone number(507) 831-1891 Website addresshttps://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/services/child-protection/programs-services/parent-support-outreach.jsp

Area Served: Cottonwood and Jackson counties

Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services

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Mental Health Case Management Human Services Office - Windom Address11 4th St, Windom, MN, 56101 Phone number(507) 831-1891 Website addresshttps://www.dvhhs.org/mental-health

Area Served: Cottonwood and Jackson counties

Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services

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Apply for Waiver Programs Human Services Office - Jackson Address407 5th St, Jackson, MN, 56143 Phone number(507) 847-4000 Website addresshttps://www.dvhhs.org/index.asp?SEC=5C510B95-635F-4898-BFD1-C64ED52A634C&Type=B_BASIC

Area Served: Jackson and Cottonwood counties

Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services

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Child Support Services (CSS) Human Services Office - Jackson Address407 5th St, Jackson, MN, 56143 Phone number(507) 847-4000 Website addresshttps://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/services/child-support

Area Served: Jackson and Cottonwood counties

Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services

Des Moines Valley Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Human Services Office - Jackson Address407 5th St, Jackson, MN, 56143 Phone number(507) 847-4000 Website addresshttps://www.dvhhs.org/index.asp?SEC=9C31FA26-B233-448F-AA59-A9857FE97B11&Type=B_BASIC

Area Served: Jackson and Cottonwood counties

Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services

Des Moines Valley Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Human Services Office - Jackson Address407 5th St, Jackson, MN, 56143 Phone number(507) 847-4000 Website addresshttps://www.dvhhs.org/index.asp?SEC=5C510B95-635F-4898-BFD1-C64ED52A634C&Type=B_BASIC

Area Served: Jackson and Cottonwood counties

Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services

Des Moines Valley Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Food Support Human Services Office - Jackson Address407 5th St, Jackson, MN, 56143 Phone number(507) 847-4000 Website addresshttps://www.dvhhs.org/index.asp?SEC=5C510B95-635F-4898-BFD1-C64ED52A634C&Type=B_BASIC

Area Served: Jackson and Cottonwood counties

Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services

Des Moines Valley Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for People with Disabilities Human Services Office - Jackson Address407 5th St, Jackson, MN, 56143 Phone number(507) 847-4000 Website addresshttps://www.dvhhs.org

Area Served: Jackson and Cottonwood counties

Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services

Des Moines Valley Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Families Human Services Office - Jackson Address407 5th St, Jackson, MN, 56143 Phone number(507) 847-4000 Website addresshttps://www.dvhhs.org/index.asp?SEC=5C510B95-635F-4898-BFD1-C64ED52A634C&Type=B_BASIC

Area Served: Jackson and Cottonwood counties

Apply Online: https://mnbenefits.mn.gov

Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services

Des Moines Valley Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Parent Support Outreach Program (PSOP) Human Services Office - Jackson Address407 5th St, Jackson, MN, 56143 Phone number(507) 847-4000 Website addresshttps://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/services/child-protection/programs-services/parent-support-outreach.jsp

Area Served: Jackson and Cottonwood counties

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Developmental and Behavior Concerns

MEDICAL EVALUATION
- Health Care Providers/Clinics
EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION
- Referral Form for Help Me Grow
- Local ECSE programs for children birth to 2 years of age
- Local ECSE programs for children 3 to 5 years of age
SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, OR BEHAVIORAL CONCERNS
- Early Childhood Mental Health Agencies
- Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports/CTSS (birth to 21 years)
- Parenting Support Programs

Help Me Connect is an interagency collaboration between Minnesota's Departments of Children, Youth and Families; Education; Health; and Human Services.

Help Me Grow provides resources on infant and young child development, and what to do when there are concerns.

For questions, more information, or to suggest a new resource, please contact us at HelpMeConnect@state.mn.us

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