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EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION 380 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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Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Head Start Isanti Head Start Address111 Dellwood St N, Cambridge, MN, 55008 Phone number(320) 679-1800 x144 Emaillap@lakesandpines.org Website addresshttps://www.lakesandpines.org/head-start

Area Served: Isanti County

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

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Head Start Kidz Zone Child Care Partnership - Aitkin Address301 Minnesota Ave S, Aitkin, MN, 56431 Phone number(320) 679-1800 x144 Emaillap@lakesandpines.org Website addresshttps://www.lakesandpines.org/head-start

Area Served: Aitkin County

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

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Head Start Kidz Zone Child Care Partnership - Onamia Address201 Wall St S, Onamia, MN, 56359 Phone number(320) 679-1800 x144 Emaillap@lakesandpines.org Website addresshttps://www.lakesandpines.org/head-start

Area Served: Mille Lacs County

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

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Head Start North Branch School Partnershp Address38705 Grand Ave, North Branch, MN, 55056 Phone number(320) 679-1800 x144 Emaillap@lakesandpines.org Website addresshttps://www.lakesandpines.org/head-start

Area Served: Chisago County

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

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Head Start Pine City Children's Early Learning Center LLC Address510 2nd St SE, Pine City, MN, 55063 Phone number(320) 679-1800 x144 Website addresshttps://www.lakesandpines.org/head-start

Area Served: Pine County

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

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Transitional Housing Lakes and Pines Moose Lake Office Address221 Elm Ave, Moose Lake, MN, 55767 Phone number(800) 832-6082 Emaillap@lakesandpines.org Website addresshttps://www.lakesandpines.org/emergency-housing-assistance

Area Served: Primarily Northern Pine, Aitkin and Carlton Counties - other counties served are Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec & Mille Lacs

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Head Start Lakes and Pines Community Action Council - Mille Lacs Address13792 127TH AVE, Milaca, MN, 56353 Phone number(320) 679-1800 x144 Website addresshttps://www.lakesandpines.org/head-start

Area Served: Mille Lacs County

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

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Head Start Hill City Head Start Address500 Ione Avenue, Hill City, MN, 55748 Phone number(320) 679-1800 x144 Website addresshttps://www.lakesandpines.org/head-start

Area Served: Aitkin County

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

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Head Start Cambridge School Partnership Address428 2nd Ave NW, Cambridge, MN, 55008 Phone number(320) 679-1800 x144 Emaillap@lakesandpines.org Website addresshttps://www.lakesandpines.org/head-start

Area Served: Isanti County

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

Northlands Rescue Mission

Northlands Rescue MissionLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Address420 Division Ave, Grand Forks, ND, 58201 Phone number(701) 772-6600 Emailinfo@jointhemission.org Website addresshttps://www.northlandsrescuemission.org/fighthomelessness

Area Served: Polk County

One Roof Community Housing

One Roof Community HousingLink: view organization details

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Address12 E 4th St, Duluth, MN, 55805 Phone number(218) 727-5372 EmailJkemp@1roofhousing.org Website addresshttps://www.1roofhousing.org

Area Served: Primarily serves residents of Duluth

Minnesota Community Care

Minnesota Community CareLink: view organization details

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) HouseCalls - St. Paul Address555 Cedar St, St. Paul, MN, 55101 Phone number(651) 266-1290 Emailphhousecalls@co.ramsey.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.mncare.org

Area Served: Ramsey County

Merrick Community Services

Merrick Community ServicesLink: view organization details

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Address1669 Arcade St, Ste 4, St. Paul, MN, 55106 Phone number(651) 771-8821 Emailjfriedman@merrickcs.org Website addresshttps://www.merrickcs.org

Area Served: East side of St. Paul (Hwy 36 to 94, 35E to White Bear Ave)

Neighborhood House

Neighborhood HouseLink: view organization details

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) The Wellstone Center Address179 Robie St E, St. Paul, MN, 55107 Phone number(651) 789-2547 Emailinfo@neighb.org Website addresshttps://neighborhoodhousemn.org/programs/housing-stability

Area Served: City of St. Paul

Mount Olive Lutheran Church

Mount Olive Lutheran ChurchLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter - Winter Warming Centers Address3045 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55407 Phone number(612) 827-5919 Emailneighborhood@mountolivelutheranchurch.org Website addresshttps://www.mountolivechurch.org

Area Served: Minneapolis

Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center

Minnesota Indian Women's Resource CenterLink: view organization details

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center (MIWRC) Address2300 15th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 728-2000 Emailarussell@miwrc.org Website addresshttps://www.miwrc.org/housing

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington Counties

Metro Women's Center Inc.

Metro Women's Center Inc.Link: view organization details

Transitional Housing - Women Address6418 Bass Lake Rd, Ste 2, Crystal, MN, 55428 Phone number(763) 533-8642 Emailinfo@metrowomenscenter.org Website addresshttps://metrowomenscenter.org/amazing-grace-home

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Neighborhood HealthSource

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Clinic Fremont Clinic Address3300 Fremont Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55412 Phone number(612) 588-9411 Website addresshttps://neighborhoodhealthsource.org/healthcare-services

Area Served: Hennepin County

Neighborhood HealthSource

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Clinic Central Clinic Address2301 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55418 Phone number(612) 588-9411 Website addresshttps://neighborhoodhealthsource.org/healthcare-services

Area Served: Hennepin County

Neighborhood HealthSource

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Clinic Sheridan Clinic Address342 13th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 Phone number(612) 588-9411 Website addresshttps://neighborhoodhealthsource.org/healthcare-services

Area Served: Hennepin 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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