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EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION 160 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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Manor Ridge Transportation

Manor Ridge TransportationLink: view organization details

Transportation Address933 48th Ave NW, Rochester, MN, 55901 Phone number(507) 319-1599

Area Served: Hennepin and Olmsted counties

Jawaan Transportation LLC

Jawaan Transportation LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation Address8017 Zane Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55443 Phone number(612) 636-7713

Area Served: Hennepin County

Maalin Express LLC

Maalin Express LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation Address3135 Wilderness Path, Woodbury, MN, 55129 Phone number(651) 347-8719

Area Served: Washington County

Lifeline Transportation

Lifeline TransportationLink: view organization details

Transportation Address901 Twelve Oaks Center Dr, Ste 908E, Wayzata, MN, 55391 Phone number(612) 916-3777

Area Served: Twin Cities Metropolitan Area

Medibridge Transportation LLC

Medibridge Transportation LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation Address14189 Ferndale Ave NE, Prior Lake, MN, 55372 Phone number(952) 446-5484 Emailinfo@medibridgetransportation.com Website addresshttps://medibridgetransportation.com

Area Served: Scott County

Lakeland Transportation Services LLC

Lakeland Transportation Services LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation Address8609 Lyndale Ave S, Ste 216, Bloomington, MN, 55420 Phone number(612) 643-9497

Area Served: Hennepin County

Kulmis Transportation LLC

Kulmis Transportation LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation Address830 Roberts Rd, Apt 208, Sartell, MN, 56377 Phone number(320) 282-0847

Area Served: Stearns County

Maranatha Transit LLC

Maranatha Transit LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation AddressBrooklyn Park, MN, 55443 Phone number(612) 458-8275

Area Served: Hennepin County

Klearway LLC

Klearway LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation Address401 N Main St, Ste 202, Austin, MN, 55912 Phone number(507) 202-0247

Area Served: Mower and Olmsted counties

Massawa Transportation

Massawa TransportationLink: view organization details

Transportation AddressBlaine, MN, 55449 Phone number(612) 309-1470

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro Area

Kingdom Concierge Services

Kingdom Concierge ServicesLink: view organization details

Transportation AddressMaple Grove, MN, 55369 Phone number(763) 900-2812 Emailkingdomconciergeservices@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/people/Kingdom-Concierge-Services/61572848213206

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro Area

Jowhar Transportation Services

Jowhar Transportation ServicesLink: view organization details

Transportation Address107 S Broadway, Ste 2, Wells, MN, 56097 Phone number(507) 216-0808

Area Served: Faribault County

Kozy Cab

Kozy CabLink: view organization details

Transportation Call for Location Phone number(320) 248-1169

Area Served: Statewide

Lifts Transportation

Lifts TransportationLink: view organization details

Transportation Address730 Main St S, Pine City, MN, 55063 Phone number(888) 469-7433 Emailinfo@liftstransportation.com Website addresshttps://liftstransportation.com/ride

Area Served: Aitkin, Carlton, Pine, Kanabec, Chisago, Isanti, Itasca, St. Louis, Lake, and Koochiching counties

Northstar Life Safety Services

Northstar Life Safety ServicesLink: view organization details

Transportation Call for Location Phone number(320) 241-4642 Emailadam.fettig@northstarlifesafety.com Website addresshttps://www.northstarlifesafety.com

Area Served: Stearns County

Midwest Star Taxi

Midwest Star TaxiLink: view organization details

Transportation Address3055 Old Highway 8, Ste 108, Minneapolis, MN, 55418 Phone number(612) 788-6666

Area Served: Hennepin County

Msp Transportation Services

Msp Transportation ServicesLink: view organization details

Transportation Address16287 Hominy Path, Lakeville, MN, 55044 Phone number(952) 300-6776 Website addresshttps://www.msptransportationservices.com

Area Served: Dakota, Goodhue, Scott, Ramsey, Hennepin, and Washington counties

Northstar Rides LLC

Northstar Rides LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation Address7800 Metro Pkwy, Ste 300, Bloomington, MN, 55425 Phone number(612) 747-6446

Area Served: Hennepin County

MN Secure Transport LLC

MN Secure Transport LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation Address21722 Beach Rd, Deerwood, MN, 56444 Phone number(218) 851-5179 Website addresshttps://www.mnsecuretransportllc.com

Area Served: Crow Wing County

Nura Transportation LLC

Nura Transportation LLCLink: view organization details

Transportation Address1821 University Ave W, Ste 461, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(612) 501-8210

Area Served: Ramsey County

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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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