Accessing resources

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Resources for the Early Years

Minnesota has a variety of services and supports available for young children. To get started:

Contact their local county or tribal office and request a MnCHOICES assessment and support plan to help identify potential services the child may be eligible for. When you call, also ask about case management services.
Make a referral to Help Me Grow MN to connect the child with supports through their local public school district. Services are provided at no cost to you, regardless of income or immigration status.
Make a referral to connect the child with Early Intensive Developmental or Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) services. EIDBI helps promote children’s independence and participation in family, school and community life.

To access additional programs and services, review the Next Steps: Pathway to Services and Supports and the Pathway to Services and Supports resources. To view these resources in other languages or request printed copies be sent to you, visit Pathway to Services and Supports.

For more information, explore the resources below or Contact us with specific questions.

Resources for School-Age Years

Contact their local county or tribal office and request a MnCHOICES assessment and support plan to help identify potential services the child may be eligible for. When you call, also ask about case management services.
Request an evaluation through the local public school district. Education services are provided at no cost to you, regardless of income or immigration status and typically get started within 30-45 days.
Find resources for camps, social opportunities and more community and recreation supports.
Find resources on guardianship and conservatorship, supported decision making, helathcare, employment and more transition services.

For more information, explore the resources below or Contact us with specific questions.

Resources for Adulthood

Contact their local county or tribal office and request a MnCHOICES assessment and support plan to help identify potential services the person may be eligible for. When you call, also ask about case management services.
Explore resources for employment, transportation, housing and other supports.
Find support groups, advocacy organizations, legal aid, community and recreation opportunities and more.

To access additional programs and resource, view the Next Stage: Pathway to Transition and Long-Term Services and Supports and the Pathway to Services and Supports resources. To view these resources in other languages or request printed copies be sent to you, visit Pathway to Services and Supports.

For more information, explore the resources below or Contact us with specific questions.