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Partners

An interagency initiative of the State of Minnesota, Help Me Grow partners with organizations and agencies statewide.

Idea and Help Me Grow

IDEA is a federal education law that governs early intervention and special education services for children beginning at birth.

Partnerships

Minnesota Department of Education. Minnesota Department of Health. Minnesota Department of Human Services.

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About Help Me Grow

Help Me Grow has many resources about the development of young children for parents and professionals. These resources include information on developmental milestones, YouTube videos, caregiver strategies to support development, screening and evaluation, and how to talk about developmental concerns.

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After Referral

After referring a child, the family will be contacted to arrange for a screening or evaluation to determine if a child is eligible for infant and toddler intervention or preschool special education services.

Eligible children receive free services
regardless of:

  • Income
  • Immigration status