EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION 438 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:

Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF)Link: view organization details

Help Paying for Medical Costs Call for Location Phone number(855) 824-7941 Website addresshttps://www.patientadvocate.org/connect-with-services
Area Served: Nationwide

Ruby's PantryLink: view organization details

Food Distribution Austin Address700 12th St SW, Mower County Fairgrounds, Austin, MN, 55912 Phone number(651) 674-0009 Emailgoodnews@rubyspantry.org Website addresshttps://rubyspantry.org/find-location
Area Served: Mower County

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

Southland Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool District Office Address200 NW Water St, Adams, MN, 55909 Phone number(507) 582-3405 Website addresshttps://www.isd500.k12.mn.us/page/3035
Area Served: Southland Public School District

Southland Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address200 NW Water St, Adams, MN, 55909 Phone number(507) 582-3405 Emaillstroup@Isd500.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.isd500.k12.mn.us/page/3034
Area Served: Southland Public School District

Southland Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address200 NW Water St, Adams, MN, 55909 Phone number(507) 582-3568 Website addresshttps://www.isd500.k12.mn.us/page/3035
Area Served: Southland Public School District

Southland Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address200 NW Water St, Adams, MN, 55909 Phone number(507) 582-3405 Emaillstroup@isd500.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.isd500.k12.mn.us/page/3035
Area Served: Southland Public School District

Southland Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Kindergarten District Office Address200 NW Water St, Adams, MN, 55909 Phone number(507) 582-3568 Website addresshttps://www.isd500.k12.mn.us
Area Served: Southland Public School District

Southland Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two District Office Address200 NW Water St, Adams, MN, 55909 Phone number(507) 438-5397 EmailSMEC-HMG@smec.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.isd500.k12.mn.us
Area Served: Southland Public School District

Southland Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office Address200 NW Water St, Adams, MN, 55909 Phone number(507) 438-5397 EmailSMEC-HMG@smec.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.isd500.k12.mn.us
Area Served: Southland Public School District

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 Faribault Service Center Address2800 1st Ave NW, Ste 500, Faribault, MN, 55021 Phone number(507) 332-7418 Website addresshttp://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/single-family-housing-programs/single-family-housing-direct-home-loans
Area Served: Blue Earth, Dakota, Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Le Sueur, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Scott, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca, and Winona counties

Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS)Link: view organization details

Forms Assistance - Immigration Albert Lea Office Address146 W College St, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 Phone number(877) 696-6529 Emailalbertlea@smrls.org Website addresshttps://www.smrls.org/legal-services
Area Served: Most programs serve Freeborn, Mower, Rice, and Steele Counties. Service area may be dependent on program 

Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS)Link: view organization details

Legal Assistance Albert Lea Office Address146 W College St, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 Phone number(877) 696-6529 Emailalbertlea@smrls.org Website addresshttps://www.smrls.org/legal-services
Area Served: Most programs serve Freeborn, Mower, Rice, and Steele Counties. Service area may be dependent on program 

Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS)Link: view organization details

Forms Assistance - Immigration St. Paul Office Address450 Syndicate St N, Ste 285, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(877) 696-6529 Emailimmigration@smrls.org Website addresshttps://www.smrls.org/legal-services
Area Served: Migrant farm workers throughout Minnesota and North Dakota; immigrants and refugees throughout southern 33 counties of Minnesota

Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS)Link: view organization details

Legal Assistance St. Paul Office Address450 Syndicate St N, Ste 285, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(877) 696-6529 Emailimmigration@smrls.org Website addresshttps://www.smrls.org/legal-services
Area Served: Migrant farm workers throughout Minnesota and North Dakota; immigrants and refugees throughout southern 33 counties of Minnesota
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