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EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION 2,846 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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Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)Link: view organization details

Emergency Shelter International Falls Office Address1000 5th St, International Falls, MN, 56649 Phone number(218) 741-2063 Website addresshttps://www.aeoa.org/homeless-prevention-and-rehousing

Area Served: Koochiching County

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)

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Emergency Shelter Virginia Youth Foyer Call for Location Phone number(218) 749-0766 Website addresshttps://www.aeoa.org/homeless-prevention-and-rehousing

Area Served: St. Louis County

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)

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Head Start Little Agates Preschool Address421 7th St, Two Harbors, MN, 55616 Phone number(218) 748-7351 Website addresshttps://www.aeoa.org/arrowhead-head-start-overview

Area Served: Lake County

Refer Online: https://pub.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)

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Head Start K-Ready Preschool Address30 South Dr, Babbitt, MN, 55706 Phone number(218) 748-7351 Website addresshttps://www.aeoa.org/arrowhead-head-start-overview

Area Served: St. Louis County

Refer Online: https://pub.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)

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Head Start Vaughan-Steffensrud School Address1000 1st Ave NE, Chisholm, MN, 55719 Phone number(218) 748-7351 Website addresshttps://www.aeoa.org/arrowhead-head-start-overview

Area Served: St. Louis County

Refer Online: https://pub.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)

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Head Start Parkview Learning Center Address506 N 9th Ave, Virginia, MN, 55792 Phone number(218) 748-7351 Website addresshttps://www.aeoa.org/arrowhead-head-start-overview

Area Served: St. Louis County

Refer Online: https://pub.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)

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Head Start Hermantown Head Start Address4333 Hawk Circle Dr, Hermantown, MN, 55811 Phone number(218) 748-7351 Website addresshttps://www.aeoa.org/arrowhead-head-start-overview

Area Served: St. Louis County

Refer Online: https://pub.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)

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Head Start Preschool Home Base, Quad 1 & 2 Address201 Station 44 Rd, Eveleth, MN, 55734 Phone number(218) 748-7351 Website addresshttps://www.aeoa.org/arrowhead-head-start-overview

Area Served: St. Louis County

Refer Online: https://pub.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)

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Head Start Hibbing 1-4 Head Start Address2100 12th Ave E, Hibbing, MN, 55746 Phone number(218) 748-7351 Website addresshttps://www.aeoa.org/arrowhead-head-start-overview

Area Served: St. Louis County

Refer Online: https://pub.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)

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Head Start Little Rails Preschool - Proctor Address202 5th St, Proctor, MN, 55810 Phone number(218) 748-7351 Website addresshttps://www.aeoa.org/arrowhead-head-start-overview

Area Served: St. Louis County

Refer Online: https://pub.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)

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Head Start Eveleth Head Start Address902 Clay Ct, Eveleth, MN, 55734 Phone number(218) 748-7351 Website addresshttps://www.aeoa.org/arrowhead-head-start-overview

Area Served: St. Louis County

Refer Online: https://pub.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)

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Head Start Mountain Iron Head Start Address5529 Emerald Ave, Mountain Iron, MN, 55768 Phone number(218) 748-7351 Website addresshttps://www.aeoa.org/arrowhead-head-start-overview

Area Served: St. Louis County

Refer Online: https://pub.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)

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Head Start Ely Head Start Address600 E Harvey St, Ely, MN, 55731 Phone number(218) 748-7351 Website addresshttps://www.aeoa.org/arrowhead-head-start-overview

Area Served: St. Louis County

Refer Online: https://pub.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Aspirus St. Luke's Healthcare

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Clinic Aspirus St. Luke's Clinic - Superior Address109 N 28th St E, Superior, WI, 54880 Phone number(715) 395-3900 Website addresshttps://www.slhduluth.com/services/family-medicine

Area Served: Duluth and surrounding area

Carlton County Community and Family Initiatives

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Integrated Children's Mental Health & Family Services Collaboratives Address1307 Cloquet Ave, Ste 3, Cloquet, MN, 55720 Phone number(218) 451-6528 Emaildonna.lekander@carltoncountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.carltoncountymn.gov/302/The-Collaborative

Area Served: Carlton County

Carlton County Public Health and Human Services

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WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children Community Services Building Address14 N 11th St, Cloquet, MN, 55720 Phone number(218) 879-4511 Website addresshttps://www.carltoncountymn.gov/345/WIC

Area Served: Carlton County

Apply Online: https://www.health.state.mn.us/wicapply

Carlton County Public Health and Human Services

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County Programs for Income Assistance Community Services Building Address14 N 11th St, Cloquet, MN, 55720 Phone number(218) 879-4511 Website addresshttps://www.carltoncountymn.gov/277/Public-Health-Human-Services

Area Served: Carlton County

Carlton County Public Health and Human Services

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County Programs for Families Community Services Building Address14 N 11th St, Cloquet, MN, 55720 Phone number(218) 879-4511 Website addresshttps://www.carltoncountymn.gov/277/Public-Health-Human-Services

Area Served: Carlton County

Apply Online: https://mnbenefits.mn.gov

Carlton County Public Health and Human Services

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Family Home Visiting Community Services Building Address14 N 11th St, Cloquet, MN, 55720 Phone number(218) 879-4511 Website addresshttps://www.carltoncountymn.gov/665/Family-Home-Visiting

Area Served: Carlton County

Carlton County Public Health and Human Services

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Child Support Services (CSS) Community Services Building Address14 N 11th St, Cloquet, MN, 55720 Phone number(218) 879-4511 Emaildan.plinski@co.carlton.mn.us Website addresshttps://dcyf.mn.gov/individuals-and-families/family-services/child-support

Area Served: Carlton 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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