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EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION 34 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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Intercultural Mutual Assistance Association - IMAA

Intercultural Mutual Assistance Association - IMAALink: view organization details

Job Training Address2500 Valleyhigh Dr NW, Rochester, MN, 55901 Phone number(507) 289-5960 x108 Emailahmed.osman@imaa.net Website addresshttps://imaa.net/service-programs/employment-programs

Area Served: Olmsted County

Metro Behavioral Health

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Counseling Services Metro Behavioral Health - Minneapolis Address2700 E Lake St, Ste 2100, Minneapolis, MN, 55406 Phone number(612) 767-7770 Website addresshttps://metrobhealth.com/services

Area Served: Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, and Ramsey counties

Metro Behavioral Health

Metro Behavioral HealthLink: view organization details

Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Benefit Metro Behavioral Health - Minneapolis Address2700 E Lake St, Ste 2100, Minneapolis, MN, 55406 Phone number(612) 767-7770 Website addresshttps://metrobhealth.com

Area Served: Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, and Ramsey counties

Metro Behavioral Health

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Autism Assessment Metro Behavioral Health - Minneapolis Address2700 E Lake St, Ste 2100, Minneapolis, MN, 55406 Phone number(612) 767-7770 Website addresshttps://metrobhealth.com

Area Served: Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, and Ramsey counties

Metro Behavioral Health

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Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Benefit Address2701 University Ave SE, Ste 205, Minneapolis, MN, 55414 Phone number(612) 767-7770 Emailinfo@metrobhealth.com Website addresshttps://metrobhealth.com

Area Served: Hennepin County

Metro Behavioral Health

Metro Behavioral HealthLink: view organization details

Autism Assessment Address2701 University Ave SE, Ste 205, Minneapolis, MN, 55414 Phone number(612) 767-7770 Emailinfo@metrobhealth.com Website addresshttps://metrobhealth.com

Area Served: Hennepin County

MORELink: view organization details

Food Distribution Address96 Wheelock Pkwy E, St. Paul, MN, 55117 Phone number(651) 487-2728 Emailinfo@more-empowerment.org Website addresshttps://www.more-empowerment.org/more-basic-needs

Area Served: St. Paul and surrounding areas

Multicultural Autism Action Network (MAAN)

Multicultural Autism Action Network (MAAN)Link: view organization details

Support Group - Autism Call for Location Phone number(612) 470-7003 Emailinfo@maanmn.org Website addresshttps://www.maanmn.org

Area Served: Statewide

Sewa - Asian Indian Family Wellness (AIFW)

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Crisis Line SEWA - AIFW - Brooklyn Center Address6645 James Ave N, Brooklyn Center, MN, 55430 Phone number(952) 912-9100 Emailraj@sewa-aifw.org Website addresshttps://www.sewa-aifw.org/contact-us

Area Served: Hennepin County

Sewa - Asian Indian Family Wellness (AIFW)

Sewa - Asian Indian Family Wellness (AIFW)Link: view organization details

Domestic Violence Support Services SEWA - AIFW - Brooklyn Center Address6645 James Ave N, Brooklyn Center, MN, 55430 Phone number(763) 205-9873 Emailraj@sewa-aifw.org Website addresshttps://www.sewa-aifw.org/programs-for-women

Area Served: Hennepin County

Sewa - Asian Indian Family Wellness (AIFW)

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Cultural Organization SEWA - AIFW - Brooklyn Center Address6645 James Ave N, Brooklyn Center, MN, 55430 Phone number(763) 205-9873 Emailraj@sewa-aifw.org Website addresshttps://www.sewa-aifw.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

Vietnamese Social Services of Minnesota

Vietnamese Social Services of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Job Training Address277 University Ave W, Ste 100, St. Paul, MN, 55103 Phone number(651) 641-8907 Emailcommunication@vssmn.org Website addresshttps://vssmn.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area Help to apply for state health insurance is available statewide

Vietnamese Social Services of Minnesota

Vietnamese Social Services of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Cultural Organization Address277 University Ave W, Ste 100, St. Paul, MN, 55103 Phone number(651) 632-8927 Emailcommunication@vssmn.org Website addresshttps://vssmn.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area Help to apply for state health insurance is available statewide

True Thao Counseling Services

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Counseling Services Call for Location Emailinfo@truethaocounseling.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/people/True-Thao-Counseling-Services/100063645096842

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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