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- 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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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 2,821 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

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://public.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)

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

Head Start Memorial High School 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://public.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)

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

Head Start Merritt Elementary Center 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://public.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)

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

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://public.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)

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

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://public.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)

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

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://public.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Aspirus St. Luke's Healthcare

Aspirus St. Luke's HealthcareLink: view organization details

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

Blooma Minneapolis

Blooma MinneapolisLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Address5315 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55419 Phone number(612) 223-8064 Website addresshttps://www.blooma.com

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Bois Forte Band of Chippewa

Bois Forte Band of ChippewaLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Bois Forte Social Center - Nett Lake Address5344 Lake Shore Dr, Nett Lake, MN, 55772 Phone number(218) 757-3261 Website addresshttps://boisforte.com

Area Served: Bois Forte Reservation

Bois Forte Band of Chippewa

Bois Forte Band of ChippewaLink: view organization details

Family Home Visiting Bois Forte Social Center - Nett Lake Address5344 Lake Shore Dr, Nett Lake, MN, 55772 Phone number(218) 757-3650 Emailjschuchard@boisforte-nsn.gov Website addresshttps://boisforte.com

Area Served: Bois Forte Reservation

Bois Forte Band of Chippewa

Bois Forte Band of ChippewaLink: view organization details

Parenting Support - New Lives Bois Forte Health Services - Nett Lake Address5219 St. John's Dr, Nett Lake, MN, 55772 Phone number(218) 410-3293 Website addresshttps://boisforte.com/resources/community-wellness/maternal-child-health

Area Served: Bois Forte Reservation

Bois Forte Band of Chippewa

Bois Forte Band of ChippewaLink: view organization details

WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program Bois Forte Human Services Division - Nett Lake Address13071 Nett Lake Rd, Ste A & B, Nett Lake, MN, 55772 Phone number(218) 410-3293 Website addresshttps://boisforte.com

Area Served: Bois Forte Reservation

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

Bois Forte Band of Chippewa

Bois Forte Band of ChippewaLink: view organization details

Family Home Visiting Bois Forte Human Services Division - Vermilion Address1195 County Road 77, Tower, MN, 55790 Phone number(218) 753-2182 Emailjschuchard@boisforte-nsn.gov Website addresshttps://boisforte.com

Area Served: Bois Forte Reservation

Barnum Public School District

Barnum Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address3675 County Road 13, Barnum, MN, 55707 Phone number(218) 389-3001 Emailamiller@isd91.org Website addresshttps://isd91.org/community-education/ecfe-school-readiness

Area Served: Carlton County

Barnum Public School District

Barnum Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address3675 County Road 13, Barnum, MN, 55707 Phone number(218) 389-6978 x1001 Website addresshttps://isd91.org

Area Served: Carlton County

Anoka County Children & Family Council

Anoka County Children & Family CouncilLink: view organization details

Family Services Collaboratives Address3300 4th Ave, Bldg 9, Anoka, MN, 55303 Phone number(763) 324-1289 Emailkelsey.fuglsby@anokacountymn.gov Website addresshttps://www.anokacountymn.gov/616/children-family-council

Area Served: Anoka County

BRIDGES Sherburne County Mental Health Collaborative

BRIDGES Sherburne County Mental Health CollaborativeLink: view organization details

Integrated Children's Mental Health & Family Services Collaboratives Address13880 Business Center Dr NW, Elk River, MN, 55330 Phone number(763) 355-2808 Emailleslie.young@co.sherburne.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.co.sherburne.mn.us/1327/bridges-mental-health-collaborative

Area Served: Sherburne County

Aitkin County Family Services Collaborative

Aitkin County Family Services CollaborativeLink: view organization details

Family Services Collaboratives Address204 1st St NW, Aitkin, MN, 56431 Phone number(218) 927-7287 Emailanna.bayerle@co.aitkin.mn.us

Area Served: Aitkin County

Becker County Children's Initiative

Becker County Children's InitiativeLink: view organization details

Family Services Collaboratives Address712 Minnesota Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501 Phone number(218) 847-5628 x5313 Emaildenise.warren@co.becker.mn.us

Area Served: Becker County

Big Stone County Family Services Collaborative

Big Stone County Family Services CollaborativeLink: view organization details

Family Services Collaboratives Address340 2nd St NW, Ortonville, MN, 56278 Phone number(320) 839-2555 Emailamy.weir@bigstonecounty.gov Website addresshttps://bigstonecounty.gov/departments/family-services

Area Served: Big Stone 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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