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- Pregnant and Expectant Families Resources for pregnant and expectant families that support healthy prenatal care, education, and basic needs.
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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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- Developmental and Behavior Concerns Evaluation and services when a provider or caregiver has developmental, behavioral, or mental health concerns.
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    - 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
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Did you know, you may qualify for Minnesota’s Child Tax Credit of $1,750 per qualifying child. You can receive a refund even if you do not owe tax. Many families qualify for free tax preparation services.

EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION 117 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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Central Minnesota Housing Partnership

Central Minnesota Housing PartnershipLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Tower Terrace Townhomes Address1000 Tower Cir, Cambridge, MN, 55008 Phone number(320) 259-0393 Website addresshttps://www.cmhp.net

Area Served: Isanti County

Central Minnesota Housing Partnership

Central Minnesota Housing PartnershipLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Timberland Townhomes Address3332 Oak St, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(320) 259-0393 Website addresshttps://www.cmhp.net

Area Served: Crow Wing County

Central Minnesota Housing Partnership

Central Minnesota Housing PartnershipLink: view organization details

Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Gilmanor Apartments Address10475 Golden Spike Rd NE, Foley, MN, 56329 Phone number(320) 259-0393 Website addresshttps://www.cmhp.net

Area Served: Benton County

Central Minnesota Housing Partnership

Central Minnesota Housing PartnershipLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Meadow View Townhomes Address26061 - 26095 13th St W, Zimmerman, MN, 55398 Phone number(320) 259-0393 Website addresshttps://www.cmhp.net

Area Served: Sherburne County

Central Minnesota Housing Partnership

Central Minnesota Housing PartnershipLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Brickstone Apartments Address503 Suncrest Dr, Avon, MN, 56310 Phone number(320) 259-0393 Website addresshttps://www.cmhp.net

Area Served: Stearns County

Central Minnesota Housing Partnership

Central Minnesota Housing PartnershipLink: view organization details

Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Groundhouse Apartments Address403 E Rutherford St, Ogilvie, MN, 56358 Phone number(320) 259-0393 Website addresshttps://www.cmhp.net

Area Served: Kanabec County

Central Minnesota Housing Partnership

Central Minnesota Housing PartnershipLink: view organization details

Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Waverly Community Homes Address902 Elm Ave, Waverly, MN, 55390 Phone number(320) 259-0393 Website addresshttps://www.cmhp.net

Area Served: Wright County

Central Minnesota Housing Partnership

Central Minnesota Housing PartnershipLink: view organization details

Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Randall Apartments Address120 Hill Dr, Randall, MN, 56475 Phone number(320) 259-0393 Website addresshttps://www.cmhp.net

Area Served: Morrison County

Central Minnesota Housing Partnership

Central Minnesota Housing PartnershipLink: view organization details

Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Johnson Apartments Address1010 Main St S, Pine City, MN, 55063 Phone number(320) 259-0393 Website addresshttps://www.cmhp.net

Area Served: Pine County

Central Minnesota Housing Partnership

Central Minnesota Housing PartnershipLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing The Mill Townhomes Address921 Michigan Ave NE, Staples, MN, 56479 Phone number(320) 259-0393 Website addresshttps://www.cmhp.net

Area Served: Todd County

Central Minnesota Housing Partnership

Central Minnesota Housing PartnershipLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Eden Place Apartments Address150 Hutcheson Ave, Eden Valley, MN, 55329 Phone number(320) 259-0393 Website addresshttps://www.cmhp.net

Area Served: Meeker County

CORE Professional Services, P.A.

CORE Professional Services, P.A.Link: view organization details

Counseling Services Sartell Office Address110 14th Ave E, Sartell, MN, 56377 Phone number(320) 202-1400 Emailsccore@coretreatment.com Website addresshttp://www.coreprofessionalservices.com/therapeutic-services.html

Area Served: Alexandria, Mora, North Branch, Shakopee, Staples, Sartell and Willmar

CORE Professional Services, P.A.

CORE Professional Services, P.A.Link: view organization details

Counseling Services Brainerd Office Address617 Oak St, Brainerd, MN, 56401 Phone number(218) 829-7140 Emailcore@coretreatment.com Website addresshttp://www.coreprofessionalservices.com/therapeutic-services.html

Area Served: Bemidji, Brainerd, Crookston, Detroit Lakes, Grand Rapids, International Falls, Park Rapids, Roseau, Thief River Falls

CORE Professional Services, P.A.

CORE Professional Services, P.A.Link: view organization details

Counseling Services Mankato Office Address209 S 2nd St, Ste 300, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(888) 833-2859 Emailelizabeths@coretreatment.com Website addresshttp://www.coreprofessionalservices.com/therapeutic-services.html

Area Served: Faribault, Mankato, Marshall, Windom, Worthington

CareerForce Woodbury

CareerForce WoodburyLink: view organization details

Career Counseling Address2150 Radio Dr, Woodbury, MN, 55125 Phone number(651) 275-8665 Emailcareerforce.woodbury@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/job-seekers

Area Served: Washington County

CareerForce Woodbury

CareerForce WoodburyLink: view organization details

Job Training Address2150 Radio Dr, Woodbury, MN, 55125 Phone number(651) 275-8665 Emailcareerforce.woodbury@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/job-seekers/recently-unemployed/layoff/dwp-overview.jsp

Area Served: Washington County

Catholic Charities Housing Stability Division

Catholic Charities Housing Stability DivisionLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Higher Ground - St. Paul Address235 5th St W, St. Paul, MN, 55102 Phone number(651) 647-2330 Website addresshttps://www.cctwincities.org

Area Served: Ramsey County

Catholic Charities Housing Stability Division

Catholic Charities Housing Stability DivisionLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Family Service Center Address2001 Van Dyke St, Maplewood, MN, 55109 Phone number(651) 291-0211 Website addresshttps://www.cctwincities.org/locations/?services=Shelter

Area Served: Ramsey County

Catholic Charities Housing Stability Division

Catholic Charities Housing Stability DivisionLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Glenwood Residence Address173 Glenwood Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55405 Phone number(612) 204-8405 Website addresshttps://www.cctwincities.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

Effective Living Center, Inc.

Effective Living Center, Inc.Link: view organization details

Domestic Violence Support Services Effective Living Center - St. Cloud Address821 W Saint Germain St, St. Cloud, MN, 56301 Phone number(320) 259-5381 Website addresshttps://www.effectivelivingcenter.com/services/treatment-programming

Area Served: Benton, Douglas, Crow Wing, Meeker, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd, and Wright counties

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Developmental and Behavior Concerns

MEDICAL EVALUATION
- Health Care Providers/Clinics
EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION
- Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)
- 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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