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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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Families First of Minnesota

Families First of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Early Head Start CCRR - NW Address2830 18th Ave NW, Rochester, MN, 55901 Phone number(507) 287-2009 Website addresshttps://www.familiesfirstmn.org/services/early-head-start

Area Served: Olmsted County

Families First of Minnesota

Families First of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Early Head Start The Empowerment Center Address930 40th St NW, Rochester, MN, 55901 Phone number(507) 287-2009 Website addresshttps://www.familiesfirstmn.org/services/early-head-start

Area Served: Olmsted County

Families First of Minnesota

Families First of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Early Head Start First Steps Child Care Address3089 25th St NW, Rochester, MN, 55901 Phone number(507) 287-2009 Website addresshttps://www.familiesfirstmn.org/services/early-head-start

Area Served: Olmsted County

Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior ChippewaLink: view organization details

Early Head Start - American Indian Families Grand Portage Reservation Head Start Address100 Blazes Rd, Grand Portage, MN, 55605 Phone number(218) 475-2104 Website addresshttps://www.grandportageband.com

Area Served: Cook County

Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior ChippewaLink: view organization details

Early Head Start - American Indian Families Fond du Lac Community and Government Center Address1720 Big Lake Rd, Cloquet, MN, 55720 Phone number(218) 878-8100 Website addresshttp://www.fdlband.org

Area Served: Fond du Lac Reservation

Duluth Public School District

Duluth Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Head Start District Office Address709 Portia Johnson Dr, Duluth, MN, 55811 Phone number(218) 461-7250 Website addresshttps://www.isd709.org

Area Served: Duluth Public School District

Duluth Public School District

Duluth Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Head Start Home Base Head Start Address4316 Rice Lake Rd, Duluth, MN, 55811 Phone number(218) 336-8815 Website addresshttps://www.isd709.org

Area Served: St. Louis County

Inter County Community Council (ICCC)

Inter County Community Council (ICCC)Link: view organization details

Early Head Start Address207 Main St, Oklee, MN, 56742 Phone number(218) 796-5144 Website addresshttps://intercountycc.org/services/head-start

Area Served: Most ICCC programs serve: Clearwater, Pennington, Eastern Polk and Red Lake counties See Eligibility for specific requirements

Lakes and Prairies Community Action Partnership, Inc.

Lakes and Prairies Community Action Partnership, Inc.Link: view organization details

Early Head Start Dilworth Head Start Address112 1st Ave SE, Dilworth, MN, 56529 Phone number(218) 512-1517 Website addresshttps://caplp.org/childrenfamilies.html

Area Served: Clay County

KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc. (CAP)

KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc. (CAP)Link: view organization details

Early Head Start KOOTASCA Community Action - International Falls Address900 5th St, Ste 304, International Falls, MN, 56649 Phone number(218) 999-0814 Website addresshttps://www.kootasca.org

Area Served: Koochiching County

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe

Leech Lake Band of OjibweLink: view organization details

Early Head Start - American Indian Families Abinoojii Akii/Onigum Head Start Address8831 Onigum Rd NW, Walker, MN, 56484 Phone number(218) 335-8343 Website addresshttps://www.llboearlychildhood.com/1-home/programs/head-start-ehs

Area Served: Cass County

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe

Leech Lake Band of OjibweLink: view organization details

Early Head Start - American Indian Families Bena Head Start Address15085 Old Housing Dr NE, Bena, MN, 56626 Phone number(218) 335-8343 Website addresshttps://www.llboearlychildhood.com/1-home/programs/head-start-ehs

Area Served: Cass County

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe

Leech Lake Band of OjibweLink: view organization details

Early Head Start - American Indian Families Abinojii Oshki Bimadiziwin Address16120 60th Ave NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633 Phone number(218) 335-8343 Website addresshttps://www.llboearlychildhood.com/1-home/programs/head-start-ehs

Area Served: Cass County

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe

Leech Lake Band of OjibweLink: view organization details

Early Head Start - American Indian Families Ball Club Address51646 County Road 118, Deer River, MN, 56636 Phone number(218) 335-8343 Website addresshttps://www.llboearlychildhood.com/1-home/programs/head-start-ehs

Area Served: Itasca County