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EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION 85 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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UZURV

UZURVLink: view organization details

Transportation AddressMinneapolis, MN, 55414 Phone number(612) 473-4115 Website addresshttps://uzurv.com/metro-mobility-ride

Area Served: Twin Cities Metropolitan Area

Unity Special Service

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Transportation Address3435 Washington Dr, Ste 207, Eagan, MN, 55122 Phone number(651) 340-5566

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro Area, Duluth and Rochester.

Trailblazer Transit

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Transportation - Dial-A-Ride Trailblazer Transit - Glencoe Address207 11th St W, Glencoe, MN, 55336 Phone number(888) 743-3828 Website addresshttps://www.trailblazertransit.com

Area Served: Sibley, McLeod and Wright counties plus all the cities within one mile of the Sibley and McLeod borders

Trailblazer Transit

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Transportation - Dial-A-Ride Trailblazer Transit - Buffalo Address115 Commerce Cir, Buffalo, MN, 55313 Phone number(844) 743-3828 Website addresshttps://www.trailblazertransit.com

Area Served: Sibley, McLeod and Wright counties plus all the cities within one mile of the Sibley and McLeod borders

Sunset Mobility Inc.

Sunset Mobility Inc.Link: view organization details

Transportation Address1700 Broadway Ave N, Ste 160, Rochester, MN, 55906 Phone number(507) 322-0701 Website addresshttps://sunsetmobilityinc.com/services

Area Served: Serves Southeastern Minnesota and the Twin Cities Metro Area.

SmartLink Transit

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Transportation - Dial-a-Ride, Hop Scott Marschall Road Transit Station Address1615 Weston Ct, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(651) 602-5465 Emailtransit@co.scott.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.scottcountymn.gov/1883/On-Demand-Reservation-Transit

Area Served: Carver and Scott counties

United Community Action Partnership

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Transportation - Dial-a-Ride Marshall Corporate Office Address1400 S Saratoga St, Marshall, MN, 56258 Phone number(507) 537-7628 Emailtpmarshall@unitedcapmn.org Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/transportation/community-transit

Area Served: Cottonwood, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lincoln, Lyon, Meeker, McLeod, Renville, and Redwood counties

United Community Action Partnership

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Transportation - Dial-a-Ride Jackson Office Address115 South Hwy, Jackson, MN, 56143 Phone number(507) 847-2632 Emailtpjackson@unitedcapmn.org Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/transportation/community-transit

Area Served: Jackson County and surrounding counties

United Community Action Partnership

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Transportation - Dial-a-Ride Redwood Falls Office Address164 E 2nd St, Redwood Falls, MN, 56283 Phone number(507) 537-7628 Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/transportation/community-transit

Area Served: Redwood County and surrounding counties

United Community Action Partnership

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Transportation - Dial-a-Ride Community Transit Address110 N Blue Mound Ave, Luverne, MN, 56156 Phone number(800) 992-1710 Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/transportation/community-transit

Area Served: Rock County

Winnesota Ride LLC

Winnesota Ride LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation Address2380 Wycliff St, Ste 200, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(612) 438-6813

Area Served: Twin Cities Metropolitan Area

Zhz Transport Inc.

Zhz Transport Inc.Link: view organization details

Transportation Address2353 Rice St, Ste 200, Roseville, MN, 55113 Phone number(612) 323-0175

Area Served: Twin Cities Metropolitan Area

Wobi Transportation LLC

Wobi Transportation LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation Address2246 7th St W, Ste 1, St. Paul, MN, 55116 Phone number(763) 447-1305

Area Served: Ramsey County

Water's Edge Transportation LLC

Water's Edge Transportation LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation Address380 Industrial Blvd, Waconia, MN, 55387 Phone number(952) 442-7022 Emailmatthew@watersedgemn.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/p/Waters-Edge-Transportation-LLC-61566980580087

Area Served: Carver, Hennepin and Scott counties

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Transportation - Ready Ride West Central Minnesota Communities Action - Elbow Lake (Industrial) Address411 Industrial Park Blvd, Elbow Lake, MN, 56531 Phone number(218) 405-3074 Emailjohn@wcmca.org Website addresshttps://wcmca.org/program/ready-ride

Area Served: Services are primarily focused on Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, and Stevens counties. Individual programs may serve counties outside this 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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