STMA Early INtervention

Early Intervention (EI) is a STMA program for families with children ages birth to three years old. Early Intervention (0-3) provides support and instruction for young children who have been identified with a developmental delay, disability, or are at risk for developing delays. Children and their families can receive services in their home, child care, or other natural learning environments. These services are free regardless of income or immigration status. 

The following link is a video from a parent's perspective of EI: 

A Parent Talks about EI 

Once a child has been identified, services are provided in the home, child care, or other natural learning environments. Please see the Home Visits page for additional information. Services are provided by a member or members of the Early Intervention Team.  The focus of those services are determined by what is important to the family, which can be found written in the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) 

If developmental concerns arise, a child can be referred for a screening and/or evaluation in a three ways: 

• Refer a child online at helpmegrowmn.org

• Refer by phone at 1-866-693-GROW (4769)

• Refer directly to the STMA EI Team by calling Kim Andres, Early Childhood Coordinator, at 763-497-2688 ext. 1324

After referring a child, the family will be contacted to arrange for a screening or evaluation to determine if a child is eligible for Early Intervention.  In order to be eligible a child must either be experiencing developmental delays as measured by appropriate diagnostic instruments in one or more areas of development or has a diagnosis physical or mental condition that has a high probability of resulting in developmental delay.  Once a child qualifies, the team will work to begin providing home visits.