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EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION 275 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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Watonwan County Human Services

Watonwan County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Address715 2nd Ave S, St. James, MN, 56081 Phone number(507) 375-3294 Website addresshttps://www.watonwancountymn.gov/154/Human-Service

Area Served: Watonwan County

Watonwan County Human Services

Watonwan County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for People with Disabilities Address715 2nd Ave S, St. James, MN, 56081 Phone number(507) 375-3294 Website addresshttps://www.watonwancountymn.gov/154/Human-Service

Area Served: Watonwan County

Wright County Health & Human Services

Wright County Health & Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Address3650 Braddock Ave NE, Ste 2100, Buffalo, MN, 55313 Phone number(763) 682-7414 Website addresshttp://www.wrightcountymn.gov/217/Health-Human-Services

Area Served: Wright County

Wright County Health & Human Services

Wright County Health & Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for People with Disabilities Address3650 Braddock Ave NE, Ste 2100, Buffalo, MN, 55313 Phone number(763) 682-7400 Website addresshttp://www.wrightcountymn.gov/217/Health-Human-Services

Area Served: Wright County

White Bear Psychological Services

White Bear Psychological ServicesLink: view organization details

Autism Assessment Address4756 Banning Ave, Ste 208, White Bear Lake, MN, 55110 Phone number(651) 243-2055 Emailinfo@whitebearpsychservices.com Website addresshttps://whitebearpsychservices.com

Area Served: Serving the Twin Cities metropolitan area

Wilkin County Public Health

Wilkin County Public HealthLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Wilkin County Courthouse Address300 5th St S, Courthouse, Breckenridge, MN, 56520 Phone number(218) 643-7161 Emailpublichealth@co.wilkin.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.wilkin.mn.us/publichealth

Area Served: Wilkin County

Wilkin County Family Service Agency

Wilkin County Family Service AgencyLink: view organization details

County Programs for People with Disabilities Address227 6th St N, Breckenridge, MN, 56520 Phone number(218) 643-7161 Emaildsayler@co.wilkin.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.wilkin.mn.us/familyservices

Area Served: Wilkin County

Wadena County Human Services

Wadena County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Address124 1st St SE, Wadena, MN, 56482 Phone number(218) 631-7605 Website addresshttp://www.co.wadena.mn.us/197/Human-Services

Area Served: Wadena County

Wadena County Human Services

Wadena County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for People with Disabilities Address124 1st St SE, Wadena, MN, 56482 Phone number(218) 631-7605 Website addresshttp://www.co.wadena.mn.us/197/Human-Services

Area Served: Wadena County

Western Prairie Human Services

Western Prairie Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for People with Disabilities Glenwood Office Address211 Minnesota Ave E, Ste 200, Glenwood, MN, 56334 Phone number(320) 634-7755 Website addresshttps://www.wphsmn.gov

Area Served: Pope County

Western Prairie Human Services

Western Prairie Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for People with Disabilities Elbow Lake Office Address15 Central Ave N, Elbow Lake, MN, 56531 Phone number(218) 685-8200 Website addresshttps://www.wphsmn.gov

Area Served: Grant County

Washington County Community Services

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Apply for Waiver Programs Address14949 62nd St N, Stillwater, MN, 55082 Phone number(651) 430-6484 Emailcomsvsadultintake@co.washington.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.washingtoncountymn.gov/777/Disabilities

Area Served: Washington County

Washington County Community Services

Washington County Community ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for People with Disabilities Address14949 62nd St N, Stillwater, MN, 55082 Phone number(651) 430-6484 Emailaskcommunityservices@co.washington.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.washingtoncountymn.gov/469/Community-Services

Area Served: Washington County

Yellow Medicine County Family Service Center

Yellow Medicine County Family Service CenterLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Address415 9th Ave, Ste 202, Granite Falls, MN, 56241 Phone number(320) 564-2211 Website addresshttps://www.co.ym.mn.gov/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={CA9CFA68-CA1C-4E2E-8DFF-316994AE9E32}

Area Served: Yellow Medicine County

Yellow Medicine County Family Service Center

Yellow Medicine County Family Service CenterLink: view organization details

County Programs for People with Disabilities Address415 9th Ave, Ste 202, Granite Falls, MN, 56241 Phone number(320) 564-2211 Website addresshttps://www.co.ym.mn.gov/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={CA9CFA68-CA1C-4E2E-8DFF-316994AE9E32}

Area Served: Yellow Medicine County

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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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