Help Me Grow Minnesota focuses on helping families/guardians and professionals learn about developmental milestones and how to refer a child when there is a question or concern about their development.
We partner with health care providers, early childhood educators, local service agencies and other professionals to share educational resources. Any professional may use the Help Me Grow system to refer a child (ages birth-5) for a free comprehensive, confidential screening or evaluation.
Below, you'll find links to information about child development and milestones, the referral process, and additional resources for professionals. To refer a child, select the blue "Refer a Child" dropdown above.
Find shareable links and resources about early childhood developmental milestones and encouraging healthy development.
Learn more about the entire referral process, from when to refer through after referral.
Access quick links to resources specifically for health care and early childhood professionals.
Minnesota's Help Me Grow is an interagency initiative of the State of Minnesota Department of Education, Department of Health and Department of Human Services.
If you have concerns about a child's development and think a child might need extra help to learn and grow, don't hesitate to refer a child.
The family will be contacted by the local school district to arrange for a screening or evaluation to determine if their child is eligible for Infant and Toddler Intervention or Preschool Special Education services in Minnesota.
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