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EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION 788 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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St. Cloud Foot & Ankle Center

St. Cloud Foot & Ankle CenterLink: view organization details

Clinic St. Cloud Foot & Ankle Center - Melrose Address525 Main St W, Ste 2, Melrose, MN, 56352 Phone number(320) 251-5444 Website addresshttps://www.stcloudfootankle.com

Area Served: Stearns County

Stearns County Human Services

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Apply for Waiver Programs Address705 Courthouse Sq, Fl 2, St. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(320) 656-6000 Emailhs.information@stearnscountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.stearnscountymn.gov/1479/Human-Services

Area Served: Stearns County

Stearns County Human Services

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Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Address705 Courthouse Sq, Fl 2, St. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(320) 656-6000 Emailhs.information@stearnscountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.stearnscountymn.gov/1047/Child-Foster-Care

Area Served: Stearns County

Stearns County Human Services

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Child Support Services (CSS) Address705 Courthouse Sq, Fl 2, St. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(320) 656-6000 Emailhs.information@stearnscountymn.gov Website addresshttps://dcyf.mn.gov/individuals-and-families/family-services/child-support

Area Served: Stearns County

Stearns County Human Services

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County Programs for People with Disabilities Address705 Courthouse Sq, Fl 2, St. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(320) 656-6000 Emailhs.information@stearnscountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.stearnscountymn.gov/1479/Human-Services

Area Served: Stearns County

Stearns County Human Services

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County Programs for Income Assistance Address705 Courthouse Sq, Fl 2, St. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(320) 656-6000 Emailhs.information@stearnscountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.stearnscountymn.gov/1479/Human-Services

Area Served: Stearns County

Stearns County Human Services

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County Programs for Food Support Address705 Courthouse Sq, Fl 2, St. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(320) 656-6000 Emailhs.information@stearnscountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.stearnscountymn.gov/1479/Human-Services

Area Served: Stearns County

Stearns County Human Services

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County Programs for Families Address705 Courthouse Sq, Fl 2, St. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(320) 656-6000 Emailhs.information@stearnscountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.stearnscountymn.gov/1479/Human-Services

Area Served: Stearns County

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

Stearns County Human Services

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Family Home Visiting Address705 Courthouse Sq, Fl 2, St. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(763) 276-0441 Emailhs.information@stearnscountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.stearnscountymn.gov/269/Family-Home-Visiting

Area Served: Stearns County

Stearns County Human Services

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Public Health Clinic Address705 Courthouse Sq, Fl 2, St. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(320) 656-6000 Emailhs.information@stearnscountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.stearnscountymn.gov/195/Health

Area Served: Stearns County

Stearns County Human Services

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Parent Support Outreach Program (PSOP) Address705 Courthouse Sq, Fl 2, St. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(320) 656-6000 EmailHSFC.Intake@co.stearns.mn.us Website addresshttps://dcyf.mn.gov/individuals-and-families/family-services/child-safety-and-family-preservation/parent-support-outreach-program-psop

Area Served: Stearns County

Stearns County Human Services

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Follow Along Program Address705 Courthouse Sq, Fl 2, St. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(800) 728-5420 Emailhealth.cyshn@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: Stearns County

Enroll Online: https://followalongprogram.web.health.state.mn.us

Stearns County Human Services

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Mental Health Case Management Address705 Courthouse Sq, Fl 2, St. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(320) 656-6000 Emailhs.information@stearnscountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.stearnscountymn.gov/1479/Human-Services

Area Served: Stearns County

Stearns County Human Services

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WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children Human Services Center - Waite Park Address3301 County Road 138, Waite Park, MN, 56387 Phone number(320) 203-6942 Emailhs.information@stearnscountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.stearnscountymn.gov/244/WIC

Area Served: Stearns County

Apply Online: https://www.health.state.mn.us/wicapply

Stearns County Human Services

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Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC) Human Services Center - Waite Park Address3301 County Road 138, Waite Park, MN, 56387 Phone number(320) 656-6147 Emailhs.information@stearnscountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.stearnscountymn.gov/265/Child-Teen-Checkups-CTC-Information

Area Served: Stearns County

Stearns County Human Services

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County Programs for Families Human Services Center - Melrose Address114 1st Ave SW, Ste 128, Melrose, MN, 56352 Phone number(320) 656-6000 Emailhs.information@stearnscountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.stearnscountymn.gov/1479/Human-Services

Area Served: Stearns County

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

Tri-CAP, Inc.

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Weatherization Assistance Program Address1210 23rd Ave S, Waite Park, MN, 56387 Phone number(320) 251-1612 Emailgeneral@tricap.org Website addresshttps://tricap.org/what-we-do/building-stability/weatherization

Area Served: Benton, Sherburne, and Stearns counties Rebuilding Lives program serves Benton, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Pine, Stearns, Sherburne and Wright counties Energy Assistance Program serves Benton, Stearns, Sherburne and Morrison counties

Tri-CAP, Inc.

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Energy Assistance Program Address1210 23rd Ave S, Waite Park, MN, 56387 Phone number(320) 251-1612 Emailgeneral@tricap.org Website addresshttps://tricap.org/what-we-do/basic-needs/energy

Area Served: Benton, Sherburne, and Stearns counties Rebuilding Lives program serves Benton, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Pine, Stearns, Sherburne and Wright counties Energy Assistance Program serves Benton, Stearns, Sherburne and Morrison counties

Tri-CAP, Inc.

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Financial Management Education Address1210 23rd Ave S, Waite Park, MN, 56387 Phone number(320) 251-1612 Emailgeneral@tricap.org Website addresshttps://tricap.org/what-we-do/self-sufficiency/money-management

Area Served: Benton, Sherburne, and Stearns counties Rebuilding Lives program serves Benton, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Pine, Stearns, Sherburne and Wright counties Energy Assistance Program serves Benton, Stearns, Sherburne and Morrison counties

Tri-CAP, Inc.

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Community Action Agency Address1210 23rd Ave S, Waite Park, MN, 56387 Phone number(320) 251-1612 Emailgeneral@tricap.org Website addresshttps://tricap.org

Area Served: Benton, Sherburne, and Stearns counties Rebuilding Lives program serves Benton, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Pine, Stearns, Sherburne and Wright counties Energy Assistance Program serves Benton, Stearns, Sherburne and Morrison 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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