Resources
Helpful guides, tools, and information for families and caregivers.
Early Childhood
Help Me Grow MN
Free state early-intervention evaluation & services (birth–5).
1-866-693-GROW • online referral routes Woodbury families to ISD 833.
Washington Co. Birth–5 ECSE (ISD 833)
Preschool classrooms & home-based special-ed therapy after eligibility.
Special Services 651-425-7204.
Child & Teen Checkups (C&TC)
No-cost well-child visits incl. autism screens for MA/MinnesotaCare kids.
Ask clinic; MDH C&TC 651-201-3760.
School-Age (K-12)
Special Education, SoWashCo Schools
IEP services, autism classrooms, assistive tech, transition planning.
District Special Services office.
Section 504 & Due-Process Help
Accommodation plans & dispute guidance when not in special ed.
MDE Special Ed 651-582-8689.
PACER Center
Parent training, IEP workshops, assistive-tech lending library.
pacer.org • St. Louis Park + virtual.
Healthcare & Funding
MA-TEFRA
Medicaid for children with disabilities regardless of parent income.
Apply via Washington Co. or MNsure.
EIDBI Benefit
Up to 40 hrs/week evidence-based ASD therapy (ages 0-21) under MA.
Request through MA case manager.
Home- & Community-Based Waivers (DD, CADI)
Long-term supports: respite, PCA, equipment, housing mods.
After MnCHOICES assessment with county.
County Navigation
Disability & DD Case Management
Ongoing coordinator for waivers, therapies, housing, respite.
Washington Co. intake 651-430-6422.
MnCHOICES Assessment
Required eligibility eval for waivers/services.
Schedule via same Disability Services line.
Legal & Advocacy
Ombudsman for MH/DD (OMHDD)
Independent complaints & rights protection.
651-757-1800 • online complaint form.
Minnesota Disability Law Center
Free/low-cost legal help (IEP, MA, discrimination).
1-800-292-4150 • legalaid.org/mdlc.
Transition & Employment (14 +)
Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DEED)
Career counseling, job coaching, training funds.
Self-refer online or via school IEP team.
SNBC Managed-Care Program
Integrated MA + care coordination for adults 18-64.
Choose plan during MA renewal or call DHS member line.
Federal Income Supports
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Monthly cash + automatic MA when income-eligible.
Apply online then SSA office (St. Paul East).
Community & Recreation
SoWashCo Community Ed Adaptive Rec
After-school clubs, sports, sensory-friendly camps.
Search 'Adaptive Recreation' on Community Ed site.
Special Olympics MN (Area 13 – Blazing Stars)
Unified sports, health screenings, leadership.
blazingstars@somn.org • events often at Woodbury Sports Center.
Washington Co. Library – Sensory Storytime
Low-noise/lighting story hours; early social practice.
R.H. Stafford branch events calendar.
Crisis & Mental Health
Washington Co. Crisis Response Unit
24/7 mobile team for behavioral or mental-health crises.
651-275-7400 • or text/call 988.
Caregiver & Family Support
Disability Hub MN
Free coaching on waivers, MA, work & benefits.
1-866-333-2466 • chat at disabilityhubmn.org.
Family Support Grant (FSG)
≈ $3k/yr cash for respite, equipment when no waiver.
Request via county case manager.
Minnesota Autism Resource Portal
Webinars, translated guides, 'Pathway to Services' roadmaps.
mn.gov/autism (materials can be mailed).
Housing & Independent Living
Housing Support (GRH)
Pays room & board in licensed/supported settings.
Apply via Washington Co. Economic Assistance or mnbenefits.mn.gov.
Housing Stabilization Services
MA benefit funding a housing navigator & sustaining supports.
Add via waiver or MA case manager.
Transportation
Metro Mobility (ADA Paratransit)
Door-to-door rides when fixed-route bus not usable.
App + verification; 651-602-1111.
Technology & Devices
Next scheduled review: January 1 and July 1.