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EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION 1,251 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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Human Services of Faribault & Martin Counties

Human Services of Faribault & Martin CountiesLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Martin County Center Address115 W 1st St, Fairmont, MN, 56031 Phone number(507) 238-4757 Website addresshttps://www.fmchs.com

Area Served: Martin County

Human Services of Faribault & Martin Counties

Human Services of Faribault & Martin CountiesLink: view organization details

County Programs for People with Disabilities Martin County Center Address115 W 1st St, Fairmont, MN, 56031 Phone number(507) 238-4757 Website addresshttps://www.fmchs.com

Area Served: Martin County

Human Services of Faribault & Martin Counties

Human Services of Faribault & Martin CountiesLink: view organization details

Follow Along Program Martin County Center Address115 W 1st St, Fairmont, MN, 56031 Phone number(507) 432-8013 Emailmissy.olson@fmchs.com Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: Martin County

Enroll Online: https://followalongprogram.web.health.state.mn.us

Human Services of Faribault & Martin Counties

Human Services of Faribault & Martin CountiesLink: view organization details

Apply for Waiver Programs Faribault County Center Address412 N Nicollet St, Blue Earth, MN, 56013 Phone number(507) 526-3265 Website addresshttps://www.fmchs.com

Area Served: Faribault County

Human Services of Faribault & Martin Counties

Human Services of Faribault & Martin CountiesLink: view organization details

County Programs for People with Disabilities Faribault County Center Address412 N Nicollet St, Blue Earth, MN, 56013 Phone number(507) 526-3265 Website addresshttps://www.fmchs.com

Area Served: Faribault County

Human Services of Faribault & Martin Counties

Human Services of Faribault & Martin CountiesLink: view organization details

Follow Along Program Faribault County Center Address412 N Nicollet St, Blue Earth, MN, 56013 Phone number(507) 238-4757 Emailmissy.olson@fmchs.com Website addresshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/fap/index.html

Area Served: Faribault County

Enroll Online: https://followalongprogram.web.health.state.mn.us

Inver Grove Heights Community Schools

Inver Grove Heights Community SchoolsLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office Address2990 80th St E, Inver Grove Heights, MN, 55076 Phone number(651) 306-7301 Emailighecse3-5@isd199.org Website addresshttps://earlylearning.isd199.org/services/ecse

Area Served: Inver Grove Heights Schools

Refer Online: https://www.helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

Inver Grove Heights Community Schools

Inver Grove Heights Community SchoolsLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two District Office Address2990 80th St E, Inver Grove Heights, MN, 55076 Phone number(651) 306-7301 Emailighecse0-3@isd199.org Website addresshttps://earlylearning.isd199.org/services/ecse

Area Served: Inver Grove Heights Schools

Refer Online: https://www.helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

Hastings Public School District

Hastings Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two District Office Address1000 11th St W, Hastings, MN, 55033 Phone number(651) 480-7363 Emailhmg@isd200.org Website addresshttps://www.hastings.k12.mn.us/page/early-childhood-special-ed

Area Served: Hastings Public School District

Refer Online: https://www.helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

Hastings Public School District

Hastings Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office Address1000 11th St W, Hastings, MN, 55033 Phone number(651) 480-7363 Emailhmg@isd200.org Website addresshttps://www.hastings.k12.mn.us/page/early-childhood-special-ed

Area Served: Hastings Public School District

Refer Online: https://www.helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

Fridley Public School District

Fridley Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two District Office Address6000 Moore Lake Dr W, Fridley, MN, 55432 Phone number(763) 502-5325 Emailpvarro@isd14.org Website addresshttps://commed.fridleyschools.org/early-childhood/early-childhood-special-education

Area Served: Fridley Public School District

Refer Online: https://www.helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

Fridley Public School District

Fridley Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office Address6000 Moore Lake Dr W, Fridley, MN, 55432 Phone number(763) 502-5325 Emailpvarro@isd14.org Website addresshttps://commed.fridleyschools.org/early-childhood/early-childhood-special-education

Area Served: Fridley Public School District

Refer Online: https://www.helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

Foster Adopt Minnesota

Foster Adopt MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Find Adoption Services Address2446 University Ave W, Ste 140, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(612) 861-7115 Emailinfo@fosteradoptmn.org Website addresshttp://www.fosteradoptmn.org/resources

Area Served: Statewide

Intermediate School District 917

Intermediate School District 917Link: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two District Office Address1300 145th St E, Rosemount, MN, 55068 Phone number(651) 423-8204 Emailmelissa.schaller@isd917.org Website addresshttps://www.isd917.k12.mn.us/programs/e_c_s_e_t_e_a___riverview__pine_bend__pond_center_

Area Served: Intermediate School District 917

Refer Online: https://www.helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

Intermediate School District 917

Intermediate School District 917Link: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office Address1300 145th St E, Rosemount, MN, 55068 Phone number(651) 423-8204 Emailmelissa.schaller@isd917.org Website addresshttps://www.isd917.k12.mn.us/programs/e_c_s_e_t_e_a___riverview__pine_bend__pond_center_

Area Served: Intermediate School District 917

Refer Online: https://www.helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

Golden Valley Kids Pediatric Dentistry

Golden Valley Kids Pediatric DentistryLink: view organization details

Dental Clinic Address7575 Golden Valley Rd, Ste 220, Golden Valley, MN, 55427 Phone number(763) 222-1299 Emailgvkidsdental@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.goldenvalleypediatricdentist.com/#patient-care

Area Served: Golden Valley area

Eversmiles Pediatric Dentistry

Eversmiles Pediatric DentistryLink: view organization details

Dental Clinic Address4419 Air Base Rd, Hermantown, MN, 55811 Phone number(218) 728-2117 Emailinfo@eversmiles.com Website addresshttps://eversmiles.com/dental-care

Area Served: Hermantown Duluth areas

Grow Pediatrics

Grow PediatricsLink: view organization details

Clinic Grow Pediatrics - Inver Grove Heights Address5975 Carmen Ave, Inver Grove Heights, MN, 55076 Phone number(651) 455-9697 Emailcontactus@growpeds.com Website addresshttps://www.growpeds.com/services

Area Served: Dakota County

Grow Pediatrics

Grow PediatricsLink: view organization details

Clinic Grow Pediatrics - Richfield Address6601 Lyndale Ave S, Ste 110, Richfield, MN, 55423 Phone number(651) 455-9697 Emailcontactus@growpeds.com Website addresshttps://www.growpeds.com/services

Area Served: Hennepin County

Foley Public School District

Foley Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two District Office Address840 Norman Ave N, Foley, MN, 56329 Phone number(320) 257-7350 Emailhelpmegrow@bentonstearns.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.foley.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Foley Public School District

Refer Online: https://www.helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

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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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