Healthy development can be supported through various strategies at different ages and stages.
Child Development Articles and Resources in MN
Informational briefs about healthy development as well as early intervention services that are available for eligible children.
Resource Directory
A complete listing of programs and organizations in Minnesota that provide services for young children with developmental delays and disabilities and their families.
Screening Process and Locations
Make sense of the various screening and evaluation practices in Minnesota.
Discussing Developmental Concerns with Parents
Learn tips for discussing developmental concerns with parents.
Diagnosed Conditions Affecting Development
Learn which diagnosed physical or mental conditions have a high probability of resulting in a significant level of developmental delay.
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 by the local school program 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: