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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.

EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION 16,279 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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Southeastern Minnesota Center For Independent Living (SEMCIL)

Southeastern Minnesota Center For Independent Living (SEMCIL)Link: view organization details

Disability Benefits 101 (www.mn.DB101.org) SEMCIL - Rochester Office Address2200 2nd St SW, Rochester, MN, 55902 Phone number(866) 333-2466 Emailsemcil@semcil.org Website addresshttps://mn.db101.org

Area Served: Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, and Winona counties Disability HUB MN and DB101 - Statewide

Southeastern Minnesota Center For Independent Living (SEMCIL)

Southeastern Minnesota Center For Independent Living (SEMCIL)Link: view organization details

Housing Stabilization Services (HSS) SEMCIL - Rochester Office Address2200 2nd St SW, Rochester, MN, 55902 Phone number(507) 285-1815 Emailsemcil@semcil.org Website addresshttps://www.semcil.org

Area Served: Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, and Winona counties Disability HUB MN and DB101 - Statewide

Southeastern Minnesota Multi-County Housing And Redevelopment Authority

Southeastern Minnesota Multi-County Housing And Redevelopment AuthorityLink: view organization details

Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Nor-Plain Apartments Address330 1st St NE, Plainview, MN, 55964 Phone number(651) 565-2638 Website addresshttps://www.semmchra.org/rental-housing

Area Served: Wabasha County

Southeastern Minnesota Multi-County Housing And Redevelopment Authority

Southeastern Minnesota Multi-County Housing And Redevelopment AuthorityLink: view organization details

Subsidized Housing for Families Nor-Plain Apartments Address330 1st St NE, Plainview, MN, 55964 Phone number(651) 565-2638 Website addresshttps://www.semmchra.org/rental-housing

Area Served: Wabasha County

Southeastern Minnesota Multi-County Housing And Redevelopment Authority

Southeastern Minnesota Multi-County Housing And Redevelopment AuthorityLink: view organization details

Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Nor-Stone Apartments Address148 Main St, Rollingstone, MN, 55969 Phone number(651) 565-2638 Website addresshttps://www.semmchra.org/rental-housing

Area Served: Winona County

Southeastern Minnesota Multi-County Housing And Redevelopment Authority

Southeastern Minnesota Multi-County Housing And Redevelopment AuthorityLink: view organization details

Subsidized Housing for Families Nor-Stone Apartments Address148 Main St, Rollingstone, MN, 55969 Phone number(651) 565-2638 Website addresshttps://www.semmchra.org/rental-housing

Area Served: Winona County

Southeastern Minnesota Multi-County Housing And Redevelopment Authority

Southeastern Minnesota Multi-County Housing And Redevelopment AuthorityLink: view organization details

Publicly Owned Subsidized Housing Maple Grove Apartments Address710 - 730 6th St W, Wabasha, MN, 55981 Phone number(651) 565-2638 Website addresshttps://www.semmchra.org/rental-housing

Area Served: Wabasha County

Southeastern Minnesota Multi-County Housing And Redevelopment Authority

Southeastern Minnesota Multi-County Housing And Redevelopment AuthorityLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Parkview Court Address32 - 52 Benson Dr, Lewiston, MN, 55952 Phone number(651) 565-2638 Website addresshttps://www.semmchra.org/rental-housing

Area Served: Winona County

Southeastern Minnesota Multi-County Housing And Redevelopment Authority

Southeastern Minnesota Multi-County Housing And Redevelopment AuthorityLink: view organization details

Rural Subsidized Housing - Privately Owned Wabasha River Valley Apartments Address605 11th St E, Wabasha, MN, 55981 Phone number(651) 565-2638 Website addresshttps://www.semmchra.org/rental-housing

Area Served: Wabasha County

Southeastern Minnesota Multi-County Housing And Redevelopment Authority

Southeastern Minnesota Multi-County Housing And Redevelopment AuthorityLink: view organization details

Rural Subsidized Housing for Families The Corners Apartments Address300 Benson Dr, Lewiston, MN, 55952 Phone number(651) 565-2638 Website addresshttps://www.semmchra.org/rental-housing

Area Served: Winona County

Southeastern Minnesota Multi-County Housing And Redevelopment Authority

Southeastern Minnesota Multi-County Housing And Redevelopment AuthorityLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Countryside Way AddressKenyon, MN, 55946 Phone number(651) 565-2638 Website addresshttps://www.semmchra.org/rental-housing

Area Served: Goodhue County

Southeastern Minnesota Multi-County Housing And Redevelopment Authority

Southeastern Minnesota Multi-County Housing And Redevelopment AuthorityLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Fuller Estates AddressHayfield, MN, 55940 Phone number(651) 565-2638 Website addresshttps://www.semmchra.org/rental-housing

Area Served: Dodge County

Southeastern Minnesota Multi-County Housing And Redevelopment Authority

Southeastern Minnesota Multi-County Housing And Redevelopment AuthorityLink: view organization details

Subsidized Housing for People with Disabilities Cooperidge/Wapasa Apartments Address201 E 7th St, Red Wing, MN, 55066 Phone number(651) 565-2638 Website addresshttps://www.semmchra.org

Area Served: Goodhue County

Southern Anoka Community Assistance

Southern Anoka Community AssistanceLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address627 38th Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN, 55421 Phone number(763) 789-2444 Emailinfo@sacafoodshelf.org Website addresshttps://sacafoodshelf.org

Area Served: Columbia Heights, Hilltop, Fridley, Spring Lake Park and Northeast Minneapolis

Southern Cities Community Clinic

Southern Cities Community ClinicLink: view organization details

Counseling Services Address400 4th St NW, Faribault, MN, 55021 Phone number(507) 384-6830 Website addresshttps://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/services/direct-care-treatment/programs-services/southern-cities-clinic

Area Served: Rice County

Southern Heights Dental Group

Southern Heights Dental GroupLink: view organization details

Dental Clinic Address1575 20th St NW, Ste 102, Faribault, MN, 55021 Phone number(507) 334-6433 Website addresshttps://www.southernheightsdental.com/services

Area Served: Rice County

Southern Kindgom Housing

Southern Kindgom HousingLink: view organization details

Housing Stabilization Services (HSS) Address6300 Dupont Ave S, Apt 206, Richfield, MN, 55423 Phone number(651) 529-0446 Emailsouthernkingdomhousing@outlook.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/SouthernKingdomHousingServices

Area Served: Hennepin County

Southern Minnesota Area Rural Transit (SMART)

Southern Minnesota Area Rural Transit (SMART)Link: view organization details

Local Bus Service Southern Minnesota Area Rural Transit (SMART) - Austin Address2803 W Oakland Ave, Austin, MN, 55912 Phone number(855) 762-7821 Emailsservice@cedarvalleyservices.org Website addresshttps://smartbusmn.org/maps-fares

Area Served: Scheduled transit services in Austin Dial-a-ride services in Mower County

Southern Minnesota Area Rural Transit (SMART)

Southern Minnesota Area Rural Transit (SMART)Link: view organization details

Transportation - Dial-a-Ride Southern Minnesota Area Rural Transit (SMART) - Austin Address2803 W Oakland Ave, Austin, MN, 55912 Phone number(855) 762-7821 Emailsservice@cedarvalleyservices.org Website addresshttps://smartbusmn.org/senior-disabled-transportation

Area Served: Scheduled transit services in Austin Dial-a-ride services in Mower County

Southern Minnesota Area Rural Transit (SMART)

Southern Minnesota Area Rural Transit (SMART)Link: view organization details

Local Bus Service Southern Minnesota Area Rural Transit (SMART) - Albert Lea Address905 E 16th St, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 Phone number(855) 762-7821 Emailsservice@cedarvalleyservices.org Website addresshttps://smartbusmn.org/maps-fares

Area Served: Scheduled transit services in Albert Lea Dial-a-ride services in Freeborn 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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