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Pregnant and Expectant Families
- Pregnant and Expectant Families Resources for pregnant and expectant families that support healthy prenatal care, education, and basic needs.
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    - Health Insurance for Pregnant Women
    - Child Care
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Healthy Development and Screening
- 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.
Developmental and Behavior Concerns
- Developmental and Behavior Concerns Evaluation and services when a provider or caregiver has developmental, behavioral, or mental health concerns.
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  - EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION
    - Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)
    - 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
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- Disability Services and Resources Community supports and services for children with disabilities and their families.
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- Family Well-Being and Mental Health Services that support family health, mental health, and safety
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American Indian Families
- American Indian Families Resources and supports for American Indian children and families living on and off Tribal Nation lands.
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  - Teen Parent Assistance
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- Dental and Health Care Resources to find and access affordable dental and health care services
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- Basic Needs Public programs and resources that help with food, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities.
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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 274 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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Mount Olivet Lutheran Church

Mount Olivet Lutheran ChurchLink: view organization details

Counseling Services Mount Olivet Minneapolis Campus Address5025 Knox Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55419 Phone number(612) 927-7335 Emailannel@mtolivetcounseling.org Website addresshttps://mtolivet.org/counseling

Area Served: Hennepin County

Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

Mille Lacs Band of OjibweLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Mille Lacs Band Of Ojibwe - Onamia Address18562 Minobimaadizi Loop, Onamia, MN, 56359 Phone number(320) 532-7764 Website addresshttps://millelacsband.com

Area Served: Mille Lacs County

Minnesota Prairie County Alliance

Minnesota Prairie County AllianceLink: view organization details

County Programs for People with Disabilities Minnesota Prairie County Alliance - Dodge County Address22 6th St E, Dept 401, Mantorville, MN, 55955 Phone number(507) 923-2949 Emailmnprairie@MNPrairie.gov Website addresshttps://www.mnprairie.gov/202/Disability-Services

Area Served: Dodge County

Minnesota Prairie County Alliance

Minnesota Prairie County AllianceLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Minnesota Prairie County Alliance - Dodge County Address22 6th St E, Dept 401, Mantorville, MN, 55955 Phone number(507) 923-2949 Emailmnprairie@MNPrairie.gov Website addresshttps://www.mnprairie.gov

Area Served: Dodge County

Minnesota Prairie County Alliance

Minnesota Prairie County AllianceLink: view organization details

County Programs for People with Disabilities Minnesota Prairie County Alliance - Steele County Address630 Florence Ave, Owatonna, MN, 55060 Phone number(507) 923-2949 Emailmnprairie@MNPrairie.gov Website addresshttps://www.mnprairie.gov/202/Disability-Services

Area Served: Steele County

Minnesota Prairie County Alliance

Minnesota Prairie County AllianceLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Minnesota Prairie County Alliance - Steele County Address630 Florence Ave, Owatonna, MN, 55060 Phone number(507) 431-5740 Emailmnprairie@MNPrairie.gov Website addresshttps://www.mnprairie.gov

Area Served: Steele County

Minnesota Prairie County Alliance

Minnesota Prairie County AllianceLink: view organization details

County Programs for People with Disabilities Minnesota Prairie County Alliance - Waseca County Address1000 Elm Ave W, Waseca, MN, 56093 Phone number(507) 837-6660 Emailmnprairie@MNPrairie.gov Website addresshttps://www.mnprairie.gov/202/Disability-Services

Area Served: Waseca County

Minnesota Prairie County Alliance

Minnesota Prairie County AllianceLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Minnesota Prairie County Alliance - Waseca County Address1000 Elm Ave W, Waseca, MN, 56093 Phone number(507) 837-6660 Emailmnprairie@MNPrairie.gov Website addresshttps://www.mnprairie.gov

Area Served: Waseca County

Monarch Learning & Attention Center

Monarch Learning & Attention CenterLink: view organization details

Autism Assessment Address6600 City West Pkwy, Ste 207, Eden Prairie, MN, 55344 Phone number(612) 562-9007 Emailadmin@monarchassessment.com Website addresshttps://www.monarchassessment.com/services-2

Area Served: Serves the Twin Cities metropolitan area

Mower County Health and Human Services

Mower County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Address201 1st St NE, Ste 18, Austin, MN, 55912 Phone number(507) 437-9700 Website addresshttps://www.co.mower.mn.us/173/Health-Human-Services

Area Served: Mower County

Mower County Health and Human Services

Mower County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for People with Disabilities Address201 1st St NE, Ste 18, Austin, MN, 55912 Phone number(507) 437-9700 Website addresshttps://www.co.mower.mn.us/173/Health-Human-Services

Area Served: Mower County

Mille Lacs County Community and Veterans Services

Mille Lacs County Community and Veterans ServicesLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Address525 2nd St SE, Milaca, MN, 56353 Phone number(320) 983-8208 Emailnancy.dahlstrom@millelacs.mn.gov Website addresshttps://www.millelacs.mn.gov/1177/Community-Veterans-Services

Area Served: Mille Lacs County

Mille Lacs County Community and Veterans Services

Mille Lacs County Community and Veterans ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for People with Disabilities Address525 2nd St SE, Milaca, MN, 56353 Phone number(320) 983-8208 Emailnancy.dahlstrom@millelacs.mn.gov Website addresshttps://www.millelacs.mn.gov/1177/Community-Veterans-Services

Area Served: Mille Lacs County

Minnesota Autism Center

Minnesota Autism CenterLink: view organization details

Autism Assessment Minnesota Autism Center - Corporate Office Address5868 Baker Rd, Minnetonka, MN, 55345 Phone number(952) 767-4200 Website addresshttps://www.mnautism.org/our-services/evaluations

Area Served: Hennepin County

Meeker County Social Services

Meeker County Social ServicesLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Address114 N Holcombe Ave, Ste 180, Litchfield, MN, 55355 Phone number(320) 693-5300 Emailhhs.info@co.meeker.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.meeker.mn.us/239/Health-and-Human-Services

Area Served: Meeker County

Meeker County Social Services

Meeker County Social ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for People with Disabilities Address114 N Holcombe Ave, Ste 180, Litchfield, MN, 55355 Phone number(320) 693-5300 Emailhhs.info@co.meeker.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.meeker.mn.us/239/Health-and-Human-Services

Area Served: Meeker County

Nobles County Community Services

Nobles County Community ServicesLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Address318 9th St, Worthington, MN, 56187 Phone number(507) 295-5213 Emailsgolombiecki@co.nobles.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.noblescountymn.net/departments/community-services

Area Served: Nobles County

Nobles County Community Services

Nobles County Community ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for People with Disabilities Address318 9th St, Worthington, MN, 56187 Phone number(507) 295-5213 Emailsgolombiecki@co.nobles.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.noblescountymn.net/departments/community-services

Area Served: Nobles County

McLeod County Health and Human Services

McLeod County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Address520 Chandler Ave N, Glencoe, MN, 55336 Phone number(320) 864-3144 Website addresshttps://www.mcleodcountymn.gov/departments/health___human_services/social_services/index.php

Area Served: McLeod County

McLeod County Health and Human Services

McLeod County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for People with Disabilities Address520 Chandler Ave N, Glencoe, MN, 55336 Phone number(320) 864-3144 Website addresshttps://www.mcleodcountymn.gov/departments/health___human_services/social_services/index.php

Area Served: McLeod County

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Developmental and Behavior Concerns

MEDICAL EVALUATION
- Health Care Providers/Clinics
EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION
- Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)
- 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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