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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
- 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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  - EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION
  - SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, OR BEHAVIORAL CONCERNS
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Women, Infants & Children (WIC) is a nutrition and breastfeeding program that helps income eligible pregnant women and parents with an infant or child younger than age 5 (including foster parents and guardians). Learn more and apply online.

EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION 45 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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Metropolitan Center for Independent Living (MCIL)

Metropolitan Center for Independent Living (MCIL)Link: view organization details

Disability Hub MN Address530 N Robert St, St. Paul, MN, 55101 Phone number(866) 333-2466 Emailinfo@mcil-mn.org Website addresshttps://disabilityhubmn.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area Disability HUB MN, DB101 and ADA MN - Statewide

Minnesota State Services for the Blind (SSB)

Minnesota State Services for the Blind (SSB)Link: view organization details

Vision Loss Services State Services for the Blind Main Office Address2200 University Ave W, Ste 240, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(651) 539-2300 Emailssb.info@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/ssb/vision-loss/adjustment-blindness.jsp

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Minnesota State Services for the Blind (SSB)

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Job Training State Services for the Blind Main Office Address2200 University Ave W, Ste 240, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(800) 652-9000 Emailssb.info@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/ssb/jobseekers

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Minnesota State Services for the Blind (SSB)

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Career Counseling State Services for the Blind Main Office Address2200 University Ave W, Ste 240, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(800) 652-9000 Emailssb.info@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/ssb/jobseekers

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Minnesota State Services for the Blind (SSB)

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Vision Loss Services St. Cloud Office Address1542 Northway Dr, Door 2, St. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(320) 308-4800 Emailssb.info@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/ssb/vision-loss/adjustment-blindness.jsp

Area Served: Central Minnesota

Minnesota State Services for the Blind (SSB)

Minnesota State Services for the Blind (SSB)Link: view organization details

Career Counseling St. Cloud Office Address1542 Northway Dr, Door 2, St. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(320) 308-4800 Emailssb.info@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/ssb/jobseekers

Area Served: Central Minnesota

Minnesota State Services for the Blind (SSB)

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Vision Loss Services Bemidji Office Address616 America Ave NW, Ste 230, Bemidji, MN, 56601 Phone number(218) 333-8206 Emailssb.info@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/ssb/vision-loss/adjustment-blindness.jsp

Area Served: Northwestern Minnesota

Minnesota State Services for the Blind (SSB)

Minnesota State Services for the Blind (SSB)Link: view organization details

Career Counseling Bemidji Office Address616 America Ave NW, Ste 230, Bemidji, MN, 56601 Phone number(218) 333-8206 Emailssb.info@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/ssb/jobseekers

Area Served: Northwestern Minnesota

Minnesota State Services for the Blind (SSB)

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Vision Loss Services Brainerd Office Address204 Laurel St, Ste 21, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(218) 892-3368 Emailssb.info@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/ssb/vision-loss/adjustment-blindness.jsp

Area Served: North Central Minnesota

Minnesota State Services for the Blind (SSB)

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Career Counseling Brainerd Office Address204 Laurel St, Ste 21, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(218) 892-3368 Emailssb.info@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/ssb/jobseekers

Area Served: North Central Minnesota

Minnesota State Services for the Blind (SSB)

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Vision Loss Services Duluth Office Address402 W 1st St, Duluth, MN, 55802 Phone number(218) 302-8418 Emailssb.info@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/ssb/vision-loss/adjustment-blindness.jsp

Area Served: Northeastern Minnesota

Minnesota State Services for the Blind (SSB)

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Career Counseling Duluth Office Address402 W 1st St, Duluth, MN, 55802 Phone number(218) 302-8418 Emailssb.info@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/ssb/jobseekers

Area Served: Northeastern Minnesota

Minnesota State Services for the Blind (SSB)

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Vision Loss Services Hibbing Office Address3920 13th Ave E, Hibbing, MN, 55746 Phone number(218) 262-6754 Emailssb.info@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/ssb/vision-loss/adjustment-blindness.jsp

Area Served: Northern Minnesota

Minnesota State Services for the Blind (SSB)

Minnesota State Services for the Blind (SSB)Link: view organization details

Career Counseling Hibbing Office Address3920 13th Ave E, Hibbing, MN, 55746 Phone number(218) 262-6754 Emailssb.info@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/ssb/jobseekers

Area Served: Northern Minnesota

Minnesota State Services for the Blind (SSB)

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Vision Loss Services Mankato Office Address12 Civic Center Plz, Ste 1600B, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(651) 529-2300 Emailssb.info@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/ssb/vision-loss/adjustment-blindness.jsp

Area Served: South Central Minnesota

Minnesota State Services for the Blind (SSB)

Minnesota State Services for the Blind (SSB)Link: view organization details

Career Counseling Mankato Office Address12 Civic Center Plz, Ste 1600B, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(651) 529-2300 Emailssb.info@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/ssb/jobseekers

Area Served: South Central Minnesota

Minnesota State Services for the Blind (SSB)

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Vision Loss Services Marshall Office Address607 W Main St, Lyon County Courthouse, Marshall, MN, 56258 Phone number(507) 476-4045 Emailssb.info@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/ssb/vision-loss/adjustment-blindness.jsp

Area Served: Southwestern Minnesota

Minnesota State Services for the Blind (SSB)

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Career Counseling Marshall Office Address607 W Main St, Lyon County Courthouse, Marshall, MN, 56258 Phone number(507) 476-4045 Emailssb.info@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/ssb/jobseekers

Area Served: Southwestern Minnesota

Minnesota State Services for the Blind (SSB)

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Vision Loss Services Fergus Falls Office Address1414 College Way, Ste L180, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537 Phone number(218) 395-0245 Emailssb.info@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/ssb/vision-loss/adjustment-blindness.jsp

Area Served: West central Minnesota

Minnesota State Services for the Blind (SSB)

Minnesota State Services for the Blind (SSB)Link: view organization details

Career Counseling Fergus Falls Office Address1414 College Way, Ste L180, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537 Phone number(218) 395-0245 Emailssb.info@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/ssb/jobseekers

Area Served: West central Minnesota

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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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