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EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION 110 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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Sojourner Project

Sojourner ProjectLink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Shelter Sojourner Project - Shelter and Support AddressPO Box 272, Hopkins, MN, 55343 Phone number(952) 933-7422 Emailinfo@sojournerproject.org Website addresshttps://www.sojournerproject.org/programs-services

Area Served: Western Hennepin County

Twin Cities RISE!

Twin Cities RISE!Link: view organization details

Job Training Address1301 Bryant Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55411 Phone number(612) 338-0295 Emailadmissions@twincitiesrise.org Website addresshttps://twincitiesrise.org/career-training

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Tubman

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Transitional Housing Harriet Tubman Center East Address1725 Monastery Way, Maplewood, MN, 55109 Phone number(612) 825-0000 Website addresshttps://www.tubman.org/get-help/shelter-housing

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Tri-CAP, Inc.

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Energy Assistance Program Address1210 23rd Ave S, Waite Park, MN, 56387 Phone number(320) 251-1612 Emailgeneral@tricap.org Website addresshttps://tricap.org/what-we-do/basic-needs/energy

Area Served: Benton, Sherburne, and Stearns counties Rebuilding Lives program serves Benton, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Pine, Stearns, Sherburne and Wright counties Energy Assistance Program serves Benton, Stearns, Sherburne and Morrison counties

United Community Action Partnership

United Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Hutchinson Office Address904 Highway 15 S, Hutchinson, MN, 55350 Phone number(320) 587-2677 Emailkrystal.miller@unitedcapmn.org Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/housing

Area Served: Kandiyohi, McCleod, Meeker and Renville counties

United Community Action Partnership

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Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Litchfield Office and Threads of Hope Address120 N Sibley Ave, Litchfield, MN, 55355 Phone number(320) 639-7911 EmailRochelleb@unitedcapmn.org Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/housing

Area Served: Meeker County and surrounding counties

United Community Action Partnership

United Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Olivia Office Address1635 W Lincoln Ave, Olivia, MN, 56277 Phone number(877) 523-1842 Emailjeand@unitedcapmn.org Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/housing

Area Served: Kandiyohi, McCleod, Meeker and Renville counties

Washington County Workforce Development

Washington County Workforce DevelopmentLink: view organization details

Job Training Washington County Workforce Development - Careerforce Woodbury Address2150 Radio Dr, Woodbury, MN, 55125 Phone number(651) 275-7265 Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/job-seekers/recently-unemployed/layoff/dwp-overview.jsp

Area Served: Washington County

Women Planting Seeds

Women Planting SeedsLink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Support Services AddressPO Box 6834, Minneapolis, MN, 55406 Phone number(612) 558-5721 Emailsunnylovellc@gmail.com

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Village of Hope

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Emergency Shelter Address525 Mississippi Ave NW, Bemidji, MN, 56601 Phone number(218) 751-0722 Emailadvocate@bemidjivillageofhope.org Website addresshttps://www.bemidjivillageofhope.org/what-we-do

Area Served: North Central Minnesota

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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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