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EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION 45 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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Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe

Leech Lake Band of OjibweLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing Ahnji-Be-Mah-Diz Halfway House Address16641 69th Ave NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633 Phone number(218) 335-6880 Website addresshttps://www.llojibwe.org/hs/ahnjibemahdiz.html

Area Served: Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe

Options for Women - Mankato

Options for Women - MankatoLink: view organization details

Parenting Support - Foundations of Fatherhood Address11 Civic Center Plz, Ste 11, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 508-0817 Website addresshttps://www.optionsmankato.org/support-services/foundations-of-fatherhood-classes

Area Served: City of Mankato

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin

Planned Parenthood of WisconsinLink: view organization details

Clinic Planned Parenthood - La Crosse Address1201 Caledonia St, La Crosse, WI, 54603 Phone number(844) 493-1052 Website addresshttps://www.plannedparenthood.org/get-care/our-services/primary-care

Area Served: Houston County

Safe Haven Shelter and Resource Center

Safe Haven Shelter and Resource CenterLink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Shelter Safe Haven Shelter AddressPO Box 3558, Duluth, MN, 55803 Phone number(218) 728-6481 Website addresshttps://safehavenshelter.org/services/emergency-shelter

Area Served: Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake and St. Louis counties

Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota

Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South DakotaLink: view organization details

Clinic St. Paul Health Center - Vandalia Address671 Vandalia St, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(651) 698-2406 Website addresshttps://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-north-central-states/get-care

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro Area for most services Statewide for abortion services

Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota

Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South DakotaLink: view organization details

Clinic Mankato Clinic Address201 N Victory Dr, Ste 211, Belle Mar Mall, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 387-5581 Website addresshttps://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-north-central-states/get-care

Area Served: Blue Earth, Brown, Le Sueur, Nicollet and Waseca counties

Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota

Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South DakotaLink: view organization details

Clinic Moorhead Clinic Address803 Belsly Blvd, Moorhead, MN, 56560 Phone number(218) 236-7145 Website addresshttps://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-north-central-states/get-care

Area Served: West Central Minnesota

Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota

Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South DakotaLink: view organization details

Clinic Rochester Clinic Address1212 7th St NW, Rochester, MN, 55901 Phone number(507) 288-5186 Website addresshttps://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-north-central-states/get-care

Area Served: Southeastern MN

Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota

Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South DakotaLink: view organization details

Clinic St. Cloud Clinic Address451 E Saint Germain St, Ste 100, St. Cloud, MN, 56304 Phone number(320) 252-9504 Website addresshttps://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-north-central-states/get-care

Area Served: Central MN

Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota

Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South DakotaLink: view organization details

Clinic Duluth Clinic Address1001 E Central Entrance, Ste 200, Duluth, MN, 55811 Phone number(218) 722-0833 Website addresshttps://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-north-central-states/get-care

Area Served: Northeastern MN

Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota

Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South DakotaLink: view organization details

Clinic Eden Prairie Clinic Address582 Prairie Center Dr, Ste 215, Eden Prairie, MN, 55344 Phone number(800) 230-7526 Website addresshttps://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-north-central-states/get-care

Area Served: Hennepin County

Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota

Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South DakotaLink: view organization details

Clinic Minneapolis Clinic Address1200 Lagoon Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55408 Phone number(612) 823-6300 Website addresshttps://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-north-central-states/get-care

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota

Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South DakotaLink: view organization details

Clinic Sioux Falls Clinic Address6511 W 41st St, Sioux Falls, SD, 57106 Phone number(605) 361-5100 Website addresshttps://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-north-central-states/get-care

Area Served: Southwestern MN and South Dakota

Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota

Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South DakotaLink: view organization details

Clinic Mankato Health Center Address340 Stadium Rd, Ste 400, Mankato, MN, 56001 Phone number(507) 387-5581 Website addresshttps://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-north-central-states/get-care

Area Served: Blue Earth, Brown, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet and Waseca counties

Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota

Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South DakotaLink: view organization details

Clinic St. Paul Clinic - Rice Street Address91 Viking Dr W, St. Paul, MN, 55117 Phone number(651) 489-1328 Website addresshttps://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-north-central-states/get-care

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott and Washington counties

Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota

Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South DakotaLink: view organization details

Clinic Brooklyn Park Clinic Address7532 Brooklyn Blvd, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55443 Phone number(763) 560-3050 Website addresshttps://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-north-central-states/get-care

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

Saint Paul - Ramsey County Public Health

Saint Paul - Ramsey County Public HealthLink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Support Services Cedar Street Public Health Center Address555 Cedar St, St. Paul, MN, 55101 Phone number(651) 266-1000 Website addresshttps://www.ramseycountymn.gov/residents/health-medical/clinics-services/sos-sexual-violence-services

Area Served: Ramsey County

PhaseZero Recovery Services

PhaseZero Recovery ServicesLink: view organization details

Counseling Services Address1405 Lilac Dr N, Ste 218, Golden Valley, MN, 55422 Phone number(612) 986-4666 Website addresshttps://phasezerorecovery.com/services/individual-counseling

Area Served: Hennepin County

Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities

Union Gospel Mission Twin CitiesLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Men's Campus and Bethel Hotel Address435 University Ave E, St. Paul, MN, 55130 Phone number(651) 228-1800 Emailneedhelp@ugmtc.org Website addresshttps://www.ugmtc.org/programs/food-shelter

Area Served: Twin Cities metro area

Turning Point Inc

Turning Point IncLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Address1500 Golden Valley Rd, Minneapolis, MN, 55411 Phone number(612) 520-4004 Emailmarvin.clark@ourturningpoint.org Website addresshttp://turningpointrecoveryinc.com

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

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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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