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- Pregnant and Expectant Families Resources for pregnant and expectant families that support healthy prenatal care, education, and basic needs.
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- Healthy Development and Screening Learn more about how your child is developing through one of Minnesota’s programs that support families who have children birth to 7 years of age. Programs offer a variety of services that include developmental screening, parent support, fun activities to support a child’s development, and connections to other helpful services.
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- Developmental and Behavior Concerns Evaluation and services when a provider or caregiver has developmental, behavioral, or mental health concerns.
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    - 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
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Did you know, you may qualify for Minnesota’s Child Tax Credit of $1,750 per qualifying child. You can receive a refund even if you do not owe tax. Many families qualify for free tax preparation services.

EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION 164 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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Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

Mille Lacs Band of OjibweLink: view organization details

Early Head Start - American Indian Families District II Community Center and Clinic - East Lake Address36666 State Highway 65, McGregor, MN, 55760 Phone number(320) 532-7590 Website addresshttps://millelacsband.com

Area Served: Members and descendents of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe across the country

Lower Sioux Indian Community

Lower Sioux Indian CommunityLink: view organization details

Early Head Start - American Indian Families Cansayapi Wakanyeza Owayawa Oti- Lower Sioux Early Head Start and Head Start Address39375 County Highway 24, Ste A, Morton, MN, 56270 Phone number(507) 697-8255 Website addresshttps://lscwoo.com

Area Served: Renville County

Parents In Community Action, Inc. (PICA)

Parents In Community Action, Inc. (PICA)Link: view organization details

Early Head Start Fraser Early Childhood Family Development Center Address700 Humboldt Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55411 Phone number(612) 374-8309 Website addresshttps://www.picaheadstart.org

Area Served: North Minneapolis

Parents In Community Action, Inc. (PICA)

Parents In Community Action, Inc. (PICA)Link: view organization details

Early Head Start Northeast Neighborhood Early Learning Center Address342 13th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(612) 374-8309 Website addresshttps://www.picaheadstart.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

Parents In Community Action, Inc. (PICA)

Parents In Community Action, Inc. (PICA)Link: view organization details

Early Head Start Pond Center Address9600 3rd Ave S, Bloomington, MN, 55420 Phone number(612) 374-8309 Website addresshttps://www.picaheadstart.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

Parents In Community Action, Inc. (PICA)

Parents In Community Action, Inc. (PICA)Link: view organization details

Early Head Start Helen H Taylor Early Childhood Development Center Address4901 Olson Memorial Hwy, Golden Valley, MN, 55422 Phone number(612) 374-8309 Website addresshttps://www.picaheadstart.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

Parents In Community Action, Inc. (PICA)

Parents In Community Action, Inc. (PICA)Link: view organization details

Early Head Start Southwood Early Childhood Development Center Address4901 W 112th St, Bloomington, MN, 55437 Phone number(612) 374-8309 Website addresshttps://www.picaheadstart.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

Parents In Community Action, Inc. (PICA)

Parents In Community Action, Inc. (PICA)Link: view organization details

Early Head Start Town Hall Early Childhood Development Center Address8500 Zane Ave N, Brooklyn Center, MN, 55443 Phone number(612) 374-8309 Website addresshttps://www.picaheadstart.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

Parents In Community Action, Inc. (PICA)

Parents In Community Action, Inc. (PICA)Link: view organization details

Early Head Start Glendale Center Address96 Saint Marys Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55414 Phone number(612) 374-8309 Website addresshttps://www.picaheadstart.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

Parents In Community Action, Inc. (PICA)

Parents In Community Action, Inc. (PICA)Link: view organization details

Early Head Start La Creche Early Childhood Development Center Address1120 Oliver Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55411 Phone number(612) 374-8309 Website addresshttps://www.picaheadstart.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

Parents In Community Action, Inc. (PICA)

Parents In Community Action, Inc. (PICA)Link: view organization details

Early Head Start McKnight Center Address4225 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55409 Phone number(612) 374-8309 Website addresshttps://www.picaheadstart.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

Parents In Community Action, Inc. (PICA)

Parents In Community Action, Inc. (PICA)Link: view organization details

Early Head Start McKnight Early Childhood Family Development Center Address4255 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55409 Phone number(612) 374-8309 Website addresshttps://www.picaheadstart.org

Area Served: South Minneapolis

Parents In Community Action, Inc. (PICA)

Parents In Community Action, Inc. (PICA)Link: view organization details

Early Head Start Aubrey Della Early Childhood Development Center Address6415 Brooklyn Blvd, Brooklyn Center, MN, 55429 Phone number(612) 374-8309 Website addresshttps://www.picaheadstart.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

Parents In Community Action, Inc. (PICA)

Parents In Community Action, Inc. (PICA)Link: view organization details

Early Head Start Portland Village Address1829 Portland Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 374-8309 Website addresshttps://www.picaheadstart.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

Parents In Community Action, Inc. (PICA)

Parents In Community Action, Inc. (PICA)Link: view organization details

Early Head Start Park Place Address2745 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55407 Phone number(612) 374-8309 Website addresshttps://www.picaheadstart.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

Reach-Up Inc - Central Minnesota

Reach-Up Inc - Central MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Early Head Start Eastside 1 Address1250 Johnson Rd, St. Cloud, MN, 56304 Phone number(320) 253-8110 Emailinfo@reachupinc.org Website addresshttps://reachupinc.org/programs/early-head-start

Area Served: Benton County

Northwest Community Action, Inc.

Northwest Community Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Early Head Start Address312 N Main St, Badger, MN, 56714 Phone number(218) 528-3227 Website addresshttps://nwcaa.org/head-start

Area Served: Lake of the Woods, Kittson, Marshall and Roseau counties

Northwest Community Action, Inc.

Northwest Community Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Early Head Start Lake of the Woods County Early Head Start Address106 2nd St NE, Baudette, MN, 56623 Phone number(218) 528-3227 Website addresshttps://nwcaa.org/head-start

Area Served: Lake of the Woods County

Northwest Community Action, Inc.

Northwest Community Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Early Head Start Kittson County Early Head Start Address103 McKinley Ave W, Karlstad, MN, 56732 Phone number(218) 528-3227 Website addresshttps://nwcaa.org/head-start

Area Served: Kittson County

Northwest Community Action, Inc.

Northwest Community Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Early Head Start Marshall County Early Head Start Address113 Main Ave E, Newfolden, MN, 56738 Phone number(218) 528-3227 Website addresshttps://nwcaa.org/head-start

Area Served: Marshall County

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- Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports/CTSS (birth to 21 years)
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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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