Parents Know: Help Me Grow
Understanding your Child's Development

Minnesota Help Me Grow - Refer a Child

As you watch your child grow, you may become concerned about your child’s development. While all young children grow and change at their own rate, sometimes you may have concerns that your child is developing differently than other children the same age as your child.

If you have concerns about your child’s development, talk to your health care provider, call 1-866-693-GROW (4769) or use the referral form below to refer your child.
 
Once a referral is made to the local early intervention program, the family will be contacted to arrange for a screening or evaluation to determine if your child is eligible for infant and toddler intervention or preschool special education services.   

If you are not the parent, you may make a referral without parent consent for children birth to kindergarten age.  We encourage you to speak with the family about this referral.  The local education agency will contact the family for their permission to proceed with the referral and they may accept or decline. 

If you have any concerns about your child's growth and development, please talk to your child's health care provider or call 1-866-693-GROW to talk to a professional and find out ways in which you can get connected to various resources in Minnesota.