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EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION 444 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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Through the Looking Glass (TLG)

Through the Looking Glass (TLG)Link: view organization details

Legal Education and Information Address3075 Adeline St, Ste 120, Berkeley, CA, 94703 Phone number(510) 848-1112 Emailtlg@lookingglass.org Website addresshttps://lookingglass.org/parents-grandparents

Area Served: Nationwide

The Arc Minnesota

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Information and Support The Arc Minnesota - St. Paul (University) Address2446 University Ave W, Ste 110, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(866) 797-1122 Emailinfo@arcminnesota.org Website addresshttps://arcminnesota.org/ways-we-can-help/information-assistance

Area Served: Statewide

Smiles Change Lives

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Help Paying for Medical Costs - Dental Braces Address2405 Grand Blvd, Ste 300, Kansas City, MO, 64108 Phone number(816) 421-4949 Emailinfo@smileschangelives.org Website addresshttps://smileschangelives.org/for-kids-and-parents

Area Served: Nationwide Several participating providers throughout Minnesota

United Community Action Partnership

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Energy Assistance Program Marshall Corporate Office Address1400 S Saratoga St, Marshall, MN, 56258 Phone number(800) 992-1710 Emaileapucap@unitedcapmn.org Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/housing/energy-assistance

Area Served: Cottonwood, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lincoln, Lyon, Meeker, McLeod, Renville, and Redwood counties

United Community Action Partnership

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Weatherization Assistance Program Marshall Corporate Office Address1400 S Saratoga St, Marshall, MN, 56258 Phone number(800) 992-1710 Emailassistancerequest@unitedcapmn.org Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/housing/weatherization

Area Served: Cottonwood, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lincoln, Lyon, Meeker, McLeod, Renville, and Redwood counties

United Community Action Partnership

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Home Repair Financial Assistance Marshall Corporate Office Address1400 S Saratoga St, Marshall, MN, 56258 Phone number(507) 537-1416 Emailhouserehab@unitedcapmn.org Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/housing/home-repairs

Area Served: Cottonwood, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lincoln, Lyon, Meeker, McLeod, Renville, and Redwood counties

United Community Action Partnership

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Foreclosure Prevention Assistance Program Marshall Corporate Office Address1400 S Saratoga St, Marshall, MN, 56258 Phone number(507) 537-1416 Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/housing/rental-mortgage-assistance

Area Served: Cottonwood, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lincoln, Lyon, Meeker, McLeod, Renville, and Redwood counties

United Community Action Partnership

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Food Shelf Marshall Corporate Office Address1400 S Saratoga St, Marshall, MN, 56258 Phone number(507) 537-1416 Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/community-family-services/food-assistance

Area Served: Cottonwood, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lincoln, Lyon, Meeker, McLeod, Renville, and Redwood counties

United Community Action Partnership

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Transportation - Dial-a-Ride Marshall Corporate Office Address1400 S Saratoga St, Marshall, MN, 56258 Phone number(507) 537-7628 Emailtpmarshall@unitedcapmn.org Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/transportation/community-transit

Area Served: Cottonwood, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lincoln, Lyon, Meeker, McLeod, Renville, and Redwood counties

United Community Action Partnership

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Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Marshall Corporate Office Address1400 S Saratoga St, Marshall, MN, 56258 Phone number(507) 537-1416 Emailemma.eidhammer@unitedcapmn.org Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/housing

Area Served: Cottonwood, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lincoln, Lyon, Meeker, McLeod, Renville, and Redwood counties

United Community Action Partnership

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Emergency Shelter Marshall Corporate Office Address1400 S Saratoga St, Marshall, MN, 56258 Phone number(507) 537-1416 Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/housing/emergency-shelter

Area Served: Cottonwood, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lincoln, Lyon, Meeker, McLeod, Renville, and Redwood counties

United Community Action Partnership

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Financial Management Education Marshall Corporate Office Address1400 S Saratoga St, Marshall, MN, 56258 Phone number(507) 537-1416 Website addresshttps://unitedcapmn.org

Area Served: Cottonwood, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lincoln, Lyon, Meeker, McLeod, Renville, and Redwood counties

United Community Action Partnership

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Community Action Agency Marshall Corporate Office Address1400 S Saratoga St, Marshall, MN, 56258 Phone number(507) 537-1416 Website addresshttps://unitedcapmn.org

Area Served: Cottonwood, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lincoln, Lyon, Meeker, McLeod, Renville, and Redwood counties

United Community Action Partnership

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Help Paying for Basic Needs Marshall Corporate Office Address1400 S Saratoga St, Marshall, MN, 56258 Phone number(507) 537-1416 Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/housing/rental-mortgage-assistance

Area Served: Cottonwood, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lincoln, Lyon, Meeker, McLeod, Renville, and Redwood counties

United Community Action Partnership

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Energy Assistance Program Willmar Office Address200 4th St SW, Willmar, MN, 56201 Phone number(800) 992-1710 Emaileapucap@unitedcapmn.org Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/housing/energy-assistance

Area Served: Kandiyohi, McCleod, Meeker and Renville counties

United Community Action Partnership

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Weatherization Assistance Program Willmar Office Address200 4th St SW, Willmar, MN, 56201 Phone number(800) 992-1710 Emailassistancerequest@unitedcapmn.org Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/housing/weatherization

Area Served: Kandiyohi, McCleod, Meeker and Renville counties

United Community Action Partnership

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Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Willmar Office Address200 4th St SW, Willmar, MN, 56201 Phone number(320) 235-0850 Emailroberta.depoppe@unitedcapmn.org Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/housing

Area Served: Kandiyohi, McCleod, Meeker and Renville counties

United Community Action Partnership

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Emergency Shelter Willmar Office Address200 4th St SW, Willmar, MN, 56201 Phone number(320) 235-0850 Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/housing/emergency-shelter

Area Served: Kandiyohi, McCleod, Meeker and Renville counties

United Community Action Partnership

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Free or Low-Cost Cars - Helping People Get There Willmar Office Address200 4th St SW, Willmar, MN, 56201 Phone number(800) 992-1710 Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/community-family-services/vehicle-donation-program

Area Served: Kandiyohi, McCleod, Meeker and Renville counties

United Community Action Partnership

United Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Financial Management Education Willmar Office Address200 4th St SW, Willmar, MN, 56201 Phone number(320) 235-0850 Website addresshttps://unitedcapmn.org

Area Served: Kandiyohi, McCleod, Meeker and Renville 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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