Help Me Grow Minnesota

Help Me Grow Minnesota connects families to resources that help young children develop, learn and grow. Watch Minnesota parents share their stories about finding support through Help Me Grow.

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Developmental Milestones

Learn more about how a child develops from birth to five.

Encouraging Healthy Development

Find ideas on how to support a child’s development, healthy learning and growth.

Get Help For A Child

Learn what to do if you have concerns about a child’s development.

Articles

Explore in-depth information on birth to five child development and growth and early intervention.

Help Me Connect

Locate services for pregnant and parenting families with young children.

Developmental Milestones

Children develop in certain, predictable ways, referred to as developmental milestones. Milestones help you understand how your child develops, learns and grows. Click on the ages to learn more.

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A quick and easy overview of development from birth to age five.

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What is Help Me Grow in Minnesota?

Help Me Grow provides resources for families to understand developmental milestones and learn if there are concerns. This helps families take the lead in seeking additional support or referring their child for a comprehensive, confidential screening or evaluation at no cost.
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. We partner with all local service agencies.

Why is Developmental Screening Important?

While every child is unique, children develop in certain, predictable ways, called developmental milestones. Your child’s health care provider and early childhood experts will use screening information to keep tabs on how your child is progressing and determine if he/she is reaching the milestones.

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Parent Stories

Each year, thousands of families are connected to early childhood services through Help Me Grow MN. Watch these parent stories to learn how additional support has made a difference for their child.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Visit our frequently asked questions (FAQ) page to find out about what other parents want to know about child development.

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About Help Me Grow

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

Helpful Resources

Minnesota Directory of Resources

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After Referral

After referring a child, the family will be contacted by the local school district 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