Infant-Toddler Programs and Services
What is Help Me Grow: Infant and Toddler Intervention
Having a young child is one of the most exciting, joyous and intense experiences a family can have! They watch their toddler’s development with awe and wonder. However, some toddlers experience delays in their development and this can be a very difficult time for parents.
Minnesota’s Help Me Grow: Infant and Toddler Intervention services are provided for eligible children birth to three years of age who may be experiencing delays in their development for several reasons, including special health conditions. These services are designed to meet the unique developmental needs of each child and their family and are offered at no cost to families. Accessing these services as early as possible will ensure the best developmental outcomes for the child.
What is Help Me Grow: Infant and Toddler Intervention?
What makes a child eligible for Help Me Grow: Infant and Toddler Intervention services?
Eligibility determination means the steps that are taken to decide if your child meets the requirements for receiving supports and services.
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What is an "evaluation"?
Individualized Family Service Plan
Once your child is found eligible for Help Me Grow: Infant and Toddler Intervention services, the first step will be developing a service plan for your child and your family.
What is an IFSP? The Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) is a written plan for providing early intervention services for you and your child.
Parent Rights
As a parent of a child with a disability who is eligible for Minnesota’s Help Me Grow: Infant and Toddler Intervention services, you have certain rights under law. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) ensures that your child and family receive appropriate early intervention services.
You are encouraged to ask questions about any of the policies and procedures as well as concerns you may have about your child's program.
Minnesota’s Infant and Toddler Intervention Procedural Safeguards Notice
Transition to Age 3