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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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CHUM - Duluth

CHUM - DuluthLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Emergency Shelter Center Address125 N 1st Ave W, Duluth, MN, 55802 Phone number(218) 726-0153 x211 Emailchum@chumduluth.org Website addresshttps://www.chumduluth.org/shelter

Area Served: Duluth area

Center City Housing Corp.

Center City Housing Corp.Link: view organization details

Transitional Housing Family Transitional Housing Address216 N 14th Ave E, Duluth, MN, 55805 Phone number(218) 722-7161 Website addresshttp://centercityhousing.org/about

Area Served: City of Duluth

Community Action Partnership of Scott, Carver and Dakota Counties

Community Action Partnership of Scott, Carver and Dakota CountiesLink: view organization details

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Dakota County Office Address2496 145th St W, Rosemount, MN, 55068 Phone number(651) 322-3474 Emailtwitte@capagency.org Website addresshttps://capagency.org/safe-stable-housing

Area Served: Dakota County

Community Action Partnership of Scott, Carver and Dakota Counties

Community Action Partnership of Scott, Carver and Dakota CountiesLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing Dakota County Office Address2496 145th St W, Rosemount, MN, 55068 Phone number(651) 554-5751 Emailhousing@capagency.org Website addresshttps://capagency.org/housing-services/dakota-housing-options

Area Served: Dakota County

Community Action Partnership of Scott, Carver and Dakota Counties

Community Action Partnership of Scott, Carver and Dakota CountiesLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Dakota County Office Address2496 145th St W, Rosemount, MN, 55068 Phone number(952) 496-2125 Website addresshttps://capagency.org

Area Served: Dakota County

Community Action Partnership of Scott, Carver and Dakota Counties

Community Action Partnership of Scott, Carver and Dakota CountiesLink: view organization details

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Scott County Office Address738 1st Ave E, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(952) 496-2125 Emailinfo@capagency.org Website addresshttps://capagency.org/safe-stable-housing

Area Served: Scott County

Community Action Partnership of Scott, Carver and Dakota Counties

Community Action Partnership of Scott, Carver and Dakota CountiesLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Scott County Office Address738 1st Ave E, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(952) 496-2125 Emailhousing@capagency.org Website addresshttps://capagency.org/housing-services/scott-and-carver-housing-options

Area Served: Scott County

Community Action Partnership of Scott, Carver and Dakota Counties

Community Action Partnership of Scott, Carver and Dakota CountiesLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Scott County Office Address738 1st Ave E, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(952) 496-2125 Website addresshttps://capagency.org

Area Served: Scott County

Community Action Partnership of Scott, Carver and Dakota Counties

Community Action Partnership of Scott, Carver and Dakota CountiesLink: view organization details

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Carver County Office Address110 W 2nd St, Chaska, MN, 55318 Phone number(952) 496-2125 Website addresshttps://capagency.org/safe-stable-housing

Area Served: Carver County

Community Action Partnership of Ramsey & Washington Counties

Community Action Partnership of Ramsey & Washington CountiesLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing Address450 Syndicate St N, Ste 35, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(651) 603-5880 Website addresshttps://caprw.org

Area Served: Most programs serve Ramsey and Washington counties. Service area may be dependent on program.

Community Action Partnership of Ramsey & Washington Counties

Community Action Partnership of Ramsey & Washington CountiesLink: view organization details

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Address450 Syndicate St N, Ste 35, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(651) 645-6445 Emailinfo@caprw.org Website addresshttps://caprw.org

Area Served: Most programs serve Ramsey and Washington counties. Service area may be dependent on program.

Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio (CLUES)

Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio (CLUES)Link: view organization details

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) St. Paul Main Office Address797 7th St E, St. Paul, MN, 55106 Phone number(612) 746-3563 Emailhousing@clues.org Website addresshttps://clues.org

Area Served: Most programs serve the Twin Cities Metro area. Some surrounding counties may also be served depending on the program.

Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization (CAIRO)

Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization (CAIRO)Link: view organization details

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization - St. Cloud Address3333 W Division St, Ste 114, St. Cloud, MN, 56301 Phone number(320) 281-3232 Emailabdi@cairomn.org Website addresshttps://cairomn.org

Area Served: St. Cloud area

Cornerstone Advocacy Service

Cornerstone Advocacy ServiceLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing - Domestic Violence Transitional Housing Program Call for Location Phone number(952) 884-0376 Emailinfo@cornerstonemn.org Website addresshttps://cornerstonemn.org/find-help-minnesota

Area Served: Hennepin County

Community Mediation and Restorative Services, Inc.

Community Mediation and Restorative Services, Inc.Link: view organization details

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Address9220 Bass Lake Rd, Ste 270, New Hope, MN, 55428 Phone number(763) 561-0033 EmailReferrals@CMRSmn.org Website addresshttps://cmrsmn.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

Connections Shelter

Connections ShelterLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Address220 E Hickory St, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 995-4952 Emailjenn@connectionsshelter.org Website addresshttps://www.connectionsshelter.org/services-3

Area Served: City of Mankato and surrounding communities

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. CloudLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud - Youth House AddressSt. Cloud, MN, 56303 Phone number(320) 250-2306 Emailinfo@ccstcloud.org Website addresshttps://www.ccstcloud.org/services/housing/transitional

Area Served: Anoka, Benton, Hennepin, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns and Wright counties

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. CloudLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing Catholic Charities - St. Cloud West Campus Address157 Roosevelt Rd, St. Cloud, MN, 56301 Phone number(320) 259-9270 Website addresshttps://www.ccstcloud.org/services/housing/transitional

Area Served: Serves residents of sixteen counties across central Minnesota

Churches United

Churches UnitedLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Micah's Mission Address1901 1st Ave N, Moorhead, MN, 56560 Phone number(218) 656-7495 Emailinfo@churches-united.org Website addresshttps://www.churches-united.org/safe-shelter

Area Served: Clay County

Community Action Center (CAC) of Northfield and Faribault

Community Action Center (CAC) of Northfield and FaribaultLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing Community Action Center (CAC) of Northfield Address1651 Jefferson Pkwy, Ste HS-200, Northfield, MN, 55057 Phone number(507) 664-3550 Emailinfo@communityactioncenter.org Website addresshttps://communityactioncenter.org/programs/homes

Area Served: Northfield School District #659

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- 1 Early Head Start
- 4 Reach Out and Read clinic
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- 1 Studio/efficiency
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- 4 Federally Qualified Health Center
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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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