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EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION 481 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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Kozy Cab

Kozy CabLink: view organization details

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

Area Served: Statewide

Little Star Foundation

Little Star FoundationLink: view organization details

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

Area Served: Nationwide

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Home Repair Financial Assistance Lakes and Pines Central Office Address1700 Maple Ave E, Mora, MN, 55051 Phone number(320) 679-1800 x123 Emaillap@lakesandpines.org Website addresshttps://www.lakesandpines.org/housing-rehabilitation-loan

Area Served: Aitkin, Carlton, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs and Pine counties

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Weatherization Assistance Program Lakes and Pines Central Office Address1700 Maple Ave E, Mora, MN, 55051 Phone number(800) 832-6082 Emaillap@lakesandpines.org Website addresshttps://www.lakesandpines.org/weatherization

Area Served: Aitkin, Carlton, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs and Pine counties

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Head Start Lakes and Pines Central Office Address1700 Maple Ave E, Mora, MN, 55051 Phone number(320) 679-1800 x144 Emailtammya@lakesandpines.org Website addresshttps://www.lakesandpines.org/head-start

Area Served: Aitkin, Carlton, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs and Pine counties

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

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Personal Financial Counseling Lakes and Pines Central Office Address1700 Maple Ave E, Mora, MN, 55051 Phone number(800) 832-6082 Emaillap@lakesandpines.org Website addresshttps://www.lakesandpines.org/financial-literacy

Area Served: Aitkin, Carlton, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs and Pine counties

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Emergency Housing Case Management Lakes and Pines Central Office Address1700 Maple Ave E, Mora, MN, 55051 Phone number(800) 832-6082 Emaillap@lakesandpines.org Website addresshttps://www.lakesandpines.org/emergency-housing-assistance

Area Served: Aitkin, Carlton, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs and Pine counties

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Lakes and Pines Central Office Address1700 Maple Ave E, Mora, MN, 55051 Phone number(320) 679-1800 x4 Emaillap@lakesandpines.org Website addresshttps://www.lakesandpines.org/emergency-housing-assistance

Area Served: Aitkin, Carlton, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs and Pine counties

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Transitional Housing Lakes and Pines Central Office Address1700 Maple Ave E, Mora, MN, 55051 Phone number(320) 679-1800 Emaillap@lakesandpines.org Website addresshttps://www.lakesandpines.org/emergency-housing-assistance

Area Served: Aitkin, Carlton, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs and Pine counties

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Lakes and Pines Central Office Address1700 Maple Ave E, Mora, MN, 55051 Phone number(320) 679-1800 Emaillap@lakesandpines.org Website addresshttps://www.lakesandpines.org/emergency-housing-assistance

Area Served: Aitkin, Carlton, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs and Pine counties

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Energy Assistance Program Lakes and Pines Central Office Address1700 Maple Ave E, Mora, MN, 55051 Phone number(800) 832-6082 Emaileap2024@lakesandpines.org Website addresshttps://www.lakesandpines.org/energy-assistance

Area Served: Aitkin, Carlton, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs and Pine counties

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Community Action Agency Lakes and Pines Central Office Address1700 Maple Ave E, Mora, MN, 55051 Phone number(320) 679-1800 Emaillap@lakesandpines.org Website addresshttps://www.lakesandpines.org/programs

Area Served: Aitkin, Carlton, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs and Pine counties

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Low Cost Diapers Lakes and Pines Central Office Address1700 Maple Ave E, Mora, MN, 55051 Phone number(800) 832-6082 Emaillap@lakesandpines.org Website addresshttps://www.lakesandpines.org

Area Served: Aitkin, Carlton, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs and Pine counties

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Head Start Milaca Child Care Partnership Call for Location Phone number(320) 679-1800 x144 Website addresshttps://www.lakesandpines.org/head-start

Area Served: Mille Lacs County

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

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Head Start Mille Lacs Head Start Address305 3rd Ave SW, Milaca, MN, 56353 Phone number(320) 679-1800 x144 Website addresshttps://www.lakesandpines.org/head-start

Area Served: Mille Lacs County

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

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Early Head Start Mille Lacs Head Start Address305 3rd Ave SW, Milaca, MN, 56353 Phone number(320) 679-1800 x144 Website addresshttps://www.lakesandpines.org/early-head-start

Area Served: Mille Lacs County

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Head Start Princeton Public Schools Address706 1st St, Princeton, MN, 55371 Phone number(320) 679-1800 x144 Website addresshttps://www.lakesandpines.org/head-start

Area Served: Mille Lacs County

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

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Lakes and Pines North Branch Office Address39555 Flink Ave, North Branch, MN, 55056 Phone number(320) 679-1800 x4 Emaillap@lakesandpines.org Website addresshttps://www.lakesandpines.org/emergency-housing-assistance

Area Served: Primarily southern Pine, Chisago and Isanti Counties, service also provided to Aitkin, Carlton, Kanabec and Mille Lacs Counties

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Energy Assistance Program Lakes and Pines North Branch Office Address39555 Flink Ave, North Branch, MN, 55056 Phone number(800) 832-6082 Emaileap2024@lakesandpines.org Website addresshttps://www.lakesandpines.org/energy-assistance

Area Served: Primarily southern Pine, Chisago and Isanti Counties, service also provided to Aitkin, Carlton, Kanabec and Mille Lacs Counties

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Low Cost Diapers Lakes and Pines North Branch Office Address39555 Flink Ave, North Branch, MN, 55056 Phone number(320) 679-1800 Emaillap@lakesandpines.org Website addresshttps://www.lakesandpines.org

Area Served: Primarily southern Pine, Chisago and Isanti Counties, service also provided to Aitkin, Carlton, Kanabec and Mille Lacs 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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