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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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Let's Talk Healing, LLC

Let's Talk Healing, LLCLink: view organization details

Autism Therapy Address1821 University Ave W, Ste 223, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(612) 968-2012 EmailAbyanb@letstalkhealing.org Website addresshttps://www.letstalkhealing.org/services

Area Served: Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey and Wright Counties

Let's Talk Healing, LLC

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Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Benefit Address1821 University Ave W, Ste 223, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(612) 968-2012 EmailAbyanb@letstalkhealing.org Website addresshttps://www.letstalkhealing.org/services

Area Served: Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey and Wright Counties

Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota/Oficina Legal

Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota/Oficina LegalLink: view organization details

Legal Assistance Address450 Syndicate St N, Ste 200, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(800) 223-1368 Website addresshttps://www.ilcm.org/immigration-help

Area Served: Statewide

Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota/Oficina Legal

Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota/Oficina LegalLink: view organization details

Forms Assistance Address450 Syndicate St N, Ste 200, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(800) 223-1368 Emailoficinalegal@ilcm.org Website addresshttps://www.ilcm.org/immigration-help

Area Served: Statewide

Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota/Oficina Legal

Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota/Oficina LegalLink: view organization details

Legal Assistance Worthington Office Call for Location Phone number(800) 223-1368 Website addresshttps://www.ilcm.org/immigration-help

Area Served: Southwestern Minnesota

Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota/Oficina Legal

Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota/Oficina LegalLink: view organization details

Forms Assistance Worthington Office Call for Location Phone number(800) 223-1368 Website addresshttps://www.ilcm.org/immigration-help

Area Served: Southwestern Minnesota

Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota/Oficina Legal

Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota/Oficina LegalLink: view organization details

Legal Assistance Moorhead Offices Call for Location Phone number(800) 223-1368 Website addresshttps://www.ilcm.org/immigration-help

Area Served: Western Minnesota

Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota/Oficina Legal

Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota/Oficina LegalLink: view organization details

Forms Assistance Moorhead Offices Call for Location Phone number(800) 223-1368 Website addresshttps://www.ilcm.org/immigration-help

Area Served: Western Minnesota

Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota/Oficina Legal

Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota/Oficina LegalLink: view organization details

Legal Assistance Austin Office Call for Location Phone number(800) 223-1368 Website addresshttps://www.ilcm.org/immigration-help

Area Served: Southeastern Minnesota

Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota/Oficina Legal

Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota/Oficina LegalLink: view organization details

Forms Assistance Austin Office Call for Location Phone number(800) 223-1368 Website addresshttps://www.ilcm.org/immigration-help

Area Served: Southeastern Minnesota

KESMA Flame Lily LLC

KESMA Flame Lily LLCLink: view organization details

Counseling Services Address7030 Brooklyn Blvd, Brooklyn Center, MN, 55429 Phone number(763) 412-1996 Emailinfo@flamelilytherapy.com Website addresshttps://flamelilytherapies.com/counseling-therapy

Area Served: Hennepin, Ramsey and Anoka counties

Intercultural Mutual Assistance Association - IMAA

Intercultural Mutual Assistance Association - IMAALink: view organization details

Information and Support - Helping Refugees Access Healthcare Address2500 Valleyhigh Dr NW, Rochester, MN, 55901 Phone number(507) 289-5960 x102 Emailtara.nelson@imaa.net Website addresshttps://imaa.net/service-programs/health-programs

Area Served: Olmsted County

Intercultural Mutual Assistance Association - IMAA

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Advocacy - Victim Services Address2500 Valleyhigh Dr NW, Rochester, MN, 55901 Phone number(507) 289-5960 x110 Emailvictimservices@imaa.net Website addresshttps://imaa.net/service-programs/victim-services

Area Served: Olmsted County

Intercultural Mutual Assistance Association - IMAA

Intercultural Mutual Assistance Association - IMAALink: view organization details

Career Counseling Address2500 Valleyhigh Dr NW, Rochester, MN, 55901 Phone number(507) 289-5960 x108 Emailahmed.osman@imaa.net Website addresshttps://imaa.net/service-programs/employment-programs

Area Served: Olmsted County

Intercultural Mutual Assistance Association - IMAA

Intercultural Mutual Assistance Association - IMAALink: view organization details

Family and Community Resource Navigator Address2500 Valleyhigh Dr NW, Rochester, MN, 55901 Phone number(507) 289-5960 Website addresshttps://imaa.net

Area Served: Olmsted County

Intercultural Mutual Assistance Association - IMAA

Intercultural Mutual Assistance Association - IMAALink: view organization details

Parenting Support Address2500 Valleyhigh Dr NW, Rochester, MN, 55901 Phone number(507) 289-5960 Emailahmed.osman@imaa.net Website addresshttps://imaa.net

Area Served: Olmsted County

Intercultural Mutual Assistance Association - IMAA

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Cultural Organization Address2500 Valleyhigh Dr NW, Rochester, MN, 55901 Phone number(507) 289-5960 Website addresshttps://imaa.net

Area Served: Olmsted County

Intercultural Mutual Assistance Association - IMAA

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Job Training Address2500 Valleyhigh Dr NW, Rochester, MN, 55901 Phone number(507) 289-5960 x108 Emailahmed.osman@imaa.net Website addresshttps://imaa.net/service-programs/employment-programs

Area Served: Olmsted County

Metro Behavioral Health

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Counseling Services Metro Behavioral Health - Minneapolis Address2700 E Lake St, Ste 2100, Minneapolis, MN, 55406 Phone number(612) 767-7770 Website addresshttps://metrobhealth.com/services

Area Served: Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, and Ramsey counties

Metro Behavioral Health

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Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Benefit Metro Behavioral Health - Minneapolis Address2700 E Lake St, Ste 2100, Minneapolis, MN, 55406 Phone number(612) 767-7770 Website addresshttps://metrobhealth.com

Area Served: Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, and Ramsey counties

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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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