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EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION 342 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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Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota (LSNM)

Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota (LSNM)Link: view organization details

Legal Assistance Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota (LSNM) - Moorhead Office Address1015 7th Ave N, Moorhead, MN, 56560 Phone number(218) 233-8585 Website addresshttps://lsnmlaw.org/services

Area Served: Becker, Clay, Kittson, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, Roseau, and Wilkin counties

Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota (LSNM)

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Legal Assistance Bemidji Address215 4th St NW, Bemidji, MN, 56601 Phone number(218) 751-9201 Website addresshttps://lsnmlaw.org/services

Area Served: Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Lake of the Woods, and Mahnomen counties

LawFirm.com

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Legal Education and Information Address1330 Boylston St, Ste 400, Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467 Phone number(888) 538-1356 Website addresshttps://www.lawfirm.com

Area Served: Nationwide

Kozy Cab

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Transportation Call for Location Phone number(320) 248-1169

Area Served: Statewide

Little Star Foundation

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Help Paying for Medical Costs Address174 Watercolor Way, Ste 103 B343, Santa Rosa Beach, FL, 32459 Phone number(800) 543-6565 Emailinfo@littlestar.org Website addresshttps://www.littlestar.org

Area Served: Nationwide

Lake of the Woods County Department of Social Services

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Apply for Waiver Programs Address206 8th Ave SE, Ste 200, Baudette, MN, 56623 Phone number(218) 634-2642 Emailamy_b@co.lotw.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.lake-of-the-woods.mn.us/social-services

Area Served: Lake of the Woods County

Lake of the Woods County Department of Social Services

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County Programs for Food Support Address206 8th Ave SE, Ste 200, Baudette, MN, 56623 Phone number(218) 634-2642 Emailamy_b@co.lotw.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.lake-of-the-woods.mn.us/social-services

Area Served: Lake of the Woods County

Lake of the Woods County Department of Social Services

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Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Address206 8th Ave SE, Ste 200, Baudette, MN, 56623 Phone number(218) 634-2642 Emailamy_b@co.lotw.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.lake-of-the-woods.mn.us/social-services/child-welfare-protection

Area Served: Lake of the Woods County

Lake of the Woods County Department of Social Services

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County Programs for Income Assistance Address206 8th Ave SE, Ste 200, Baudette, MN, 56623 Phone number(218) 634-2642 Emailamy_b@co.lotw.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.lake-of-the-woods.mn.us/social-services

Area Served: Lake of the Woods County

Lake of the Woods County Department of Social Services

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County Programs for People with Disabilities Address206 8th Ave SE, Ste 200, Baudette, MN, 56623 Phone number(218) 634-2642 Emailamy_b@co.lotw.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.lake-of-the-woods.mn.us/social-services

Area Served: Lake of the Woods County

Lake of the Woods County Department of Social Services

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County Programs for Families Address206 8th Ave SE, Ste 200, Baudette, MN, 56623 Phone number(218) 634-2642 Emailamy_b@co.lotw.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.lake-of-the-woods.mn.us/social-services

Area Served: Lake of the Woods County

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

Lake of the Woods County Department of Social Services

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Parent Support Outreach Program (PSOP) Address206 8th Ave SE, Ste 200, Baudette, MN, 56623 Phone number(218) 634-2642 Emailamy_b@co.lotw.mn.us Website addresshttps://dcyf.mn.gov/individuals-and-families/family-services/child-safety-and-family-preservation/parent-support-outreach-program-psop

Area Served: Lake of the Woods County

Lake of the Woods County Department of Social Services

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Mental Health Case Management Address206 8th Ave SE, Ste 200, Baudette, MN, 56623 Phone number(218) 634-2642 Emailamy_b@co.lotw.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.lake-of-the-woods.mn.us/social-services/mental-health

Area Served: Lake of the Woods County

Lake of the Woods County Department of Social Services

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Child Support Services (CSS) Address206 8th Ave SE, Ste 200, Baudette, MN, 56623 Phone number(218) 634-2642 Emailamy_b@co.lotw.mn.us Website addresshttps://dcyf.mn.gov/individuals-and-families/family-services/child-support

Area Served: Lake of the Woods County

Lake of the Woods Food Shelf

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Food Shelf Address106 2nd St NE, Baudette, MN, 56623 Phone number(218) 634-3295 Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/LOWFoodShelf

Area Served: Lake of the Woods, Western Koochiching, and Eastern Roseau counties

Lake of the Woods Public School District

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address236 15th Ave SW, Baudette, MN, 56623 Phone number(218) 634-2510 x1506 Website addresshttps://lakeofthewoodsschool.org

Area Served: Lake of the Woods School District

Lake of the Woods Public School District

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Kindergarten District Office Address236 15th Ave SW, Baudette, MN, 56623 Phone number(218) 634-2510 x1506 Website addresshttps://lakeofthewoodsschool.org/2021-2022-kindergarten-registration

Area Served: Lake of the Woods School District

Lake of the Woods Public School District

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Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office Address236 15th Ave SW, Baudette, MN, 56623 Phone number(218) 751-6622 Emailyolson@bric.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://lakeofthewoodsschool.org

Area Served: Lake of the Woods School District

Refer Online: https://www.helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

Lake of the Woods Public School District

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Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two District Office Address236 15th Ave SW, Baudette, MN, 56623 Phone number(218) 751-6622 Emailyolson@bric.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://lakeofthewoodsschool.org

Area Served: Lake of the Woods School District

Refer Online: https://www.helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

Lake of the Woods Public School District

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School-based Preschool District Office Address236 15th Ave SW, Baudette, MN, 56623 Phone number(218) 634-2510 Website addresshttps://lakeofthewoodsschool.org/pre-kindergarten

Area Served: Lake of the Woods School District

Refer Online: https://pub.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

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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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