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EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION 521 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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Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Energy Assistance Program Rochester Office Address1926 College View Rd E, Ste 1302, Rochester, MN, 55904 Phone number(507) 316-0610 Emailenergyassistance@threeriverscap.org Website addresshttps://www.threeriverscap.org/energy/energy-assistance

Area Served: Most programs serve Goodhue, Olmsted, Rice and Wabasha counties

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Local Bus Service Hiawathaland Transit Office Address55049 241st Ave, Plainview, MN, 55964 Phone number(866) 623-7505 Emailinfo@threeriverscap.org Website addresshttps://www.threeriverscap.org/hiawathaland-transit

Area Served: Counties of Goodhue, Wabasha, and Rice, and specifically the communities of Cannon Falls, Randolph, Red Wing, Lake City, Frontenac, Pine Island, Plainview, Elgin, Wabasha, Kellogg, Winona, Zumbrota, Mazeppa, Northfield and Faribault

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Transportation - Hiawathaland Dial-a-Ride and HART Program Hiawathaland Transit Office Address55049 241st Ave, Plainview, MN, 55964 Phone number(866) 623-7505 Emailtdispatchers@threeriverscap.org Website addresshttps://www.threeriverscap.org/hiawathaland-transit

Area Served: Counties of Goodhue, Wabasha, and Rice, and specifically the communities of Cannon Falls, Randolph, Red Wing, Lake City, Frontenac, Pine Island, Plainview, Elgin, Wabasha, Kellogg, Winona, Zumbrota, Mazeppa, Northfield and Faribault

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Early Head Start Northfield Head Start Center Address1651 Jefferson Pkwy, Northfield, MN, 55057 Phone number(507) 696-1970 Emailinfo@threeriverscap.org Website addresshttps://www.threeriverscap.org

Area Served: Northfield and surrounding communities

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Head Start Northfield Head Start Center Address1651 Jefferson Pkwy, Northfield, MN, 55057 Phone number(507) 316-0610 Emailinfo@threeriverscap.org Website addresshttps://threeriverscap.org/early-childhood

Area Served: Northfield and surrounding communities

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

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Local Bus Service Hiawathaland Transit - Northfield Call for Location Phone number(866) 623-7505 Emailinfo@threeriverscap.org Website addresshttps://www.threeriverscap.org/hiawathaland-transit

Area Served: City of Northfield

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Transportation - Hiawathaland Dial-a-Ride and HART Program Hiawathaland Transit - Northfield Call for Location Phone number(866) 623-7505 Emailtdispatchers@threeriverscap.org Website addresshttps://www.threeriverscap.org/hiawathaland-transit

Area Served: City of Northfield

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Wabasha Office Address611 Broadway Ave, Wabasha, MN, 55981 Phone number(800) 277-8418 Emailinfo@threeriverscap.org Website addresshttps://threeriverscap.org/support

Area Served: Goodhue, Rice, Wabasha and Olmsted counties

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Wabasha Office Address611 Broadway Ave, Wabasha, MN, 55981 Phone number(507) 316-0610 Emailinfo@threeriverscap.org Website addresshttps://www.threeriverscap.org/housing/housing-assistance

Area Served: Goodhue, Rice, Wabasha and Olmsted counties

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Weatherization Assistance Program Wabasha Office Address611 Broadway Ave, Wabasha, MN, 55981 Phone number(507) 316-0610 Emailenergyassistance@threeriverscap.org Website addresshttps://www.threeriverscap.org/energy/weatherization

Area Served: Goodhue, Rice, Wabasha and Olmsted counties

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Early Head Start Wabasha Office Address611 Broadway Ave, Wabasha, MN, 55981 Phone number(507) 696-1970 Emailinfo@threeriverscap.org Website addresshttps://www.threeriverscap.org

Area Served: Goodhue, Rice, Wabasha and Olmsted counties

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Transportation - Hiawathaland Dial-a-Ride and HART Program Wabasha Office Address611 Broadway Ave, Wabasha, MN, 55981 Phone number(866) 623-7505 Emailtdispatchers@threeriverscap.org Website addresshttps://www.threeriverscap.org/hiawathaland-transit

Area Served: Goodhue, Rice, Wabasha and Olmsted counties

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Energy Assistance Program Wabasha Office Address611 Broadway Ave, Wabasha, MN, 55981 Phone number(507) 316-0610 Emailenergyassistance@threeriverscap.org Website addresshttps://www.threeriverscap.org/energy/energy-assistance

Area Served: Goodhue, Rice, Wabasha and Olmsted counties

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Head Start Faribault Head Start Center Address1810 30th St NW, Ste 1, Faribault, MN, 55021 Phone number(507) 316-0610 Emailinfo@threeriverscap.org Website addresshttps://threeriverscap.org/early-childhood

Area Served: Rice County

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

University of Minnesota - Adoption Medicine Clinic

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 Program

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

The Neighbor Lady Inc

The Neighbor Lady IncLink: view organization details

Transportation Call for Location Phone number(612) 839-2286 Website addresshttps://theneighborlady.com

Area Served: City of Northfield and surrounding towns of Dundas, Dennison, and Cannon Falls

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development

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 Development

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 Development

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

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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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