A referral system for the Early Intervention Program, a system of coordinated services that promotes the child's growth and development and supports families during the critical early years. Early intervention services are for eligible children ages birth - 3 years old, and their families. Program is federally mandated through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Provides therapeutic riding incorporating sensory, cognitive, and social stimulation to build skill and confidence. Serves individuals with a variety of diagnoses including: - Autism - Down syndrome - Developmental delays - PTSD Offers: - Adaptive Riding (for individuals with special needs) - Hope & Healing with Horses (for teens and adults) - Mount Up - Walk On (for military veterans) - Stable Moments (for children who are in foster care or have been adopted)

Residential overnight camps for children and adults of all abilities Camp activities include: - Arts and crafts - Camping experiences that enhance independence and self-esteem for children and adults with disabilities - Gymnasium, indoor pool, indoor bouldering (climbing) wall, and fully accessible challenge ropes course - Nature buildings - Network of hiking trails - Outdoor shooting ranges - Recreation halls - Therapeutic horseback riding program includes adaptive riding, hippotherapy, and horsemanship experiences catered to participants' abilities and needs Programs catering to: - Developmentally disabled, such as individuals with Down syndrome or autism - Learning disabled, such as individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or non-verbal learning disabilities. - Physically disabled, such as individuals with cerebral palsy or seizure disorder

- Support groups for parents of children with Down syndrome - Hospital or home visits for new parents by trained persons - Resource library with current information on Down syndrome - Social activities and informational meetings - New parent breakfast - Networking with other organizations - Bi-monthly newsletter - Education packet - New parent information packet; mailed to all hospitals in Minnesota with English and Spanish versions available - Expectant parent packet for parents with a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome - Information packet for grandparents - General information available to anyone including educators and other professionals - Adult health care management program for adults, age 21 and over - Regional conference for parents and professionals held every other year - Annual conference for youth and adults with Down syndrome, held annually in Spring - Annual conference for grandparents, held annually in May - Annual conference for educators, held annually in October - Solutions, a newsletter for educators

Residential overnight camps for children and adults of all abilities Camp activities include: - Arts and crafts - Camping experiences that enhance independence and self-esteem for children and adults with disabilities - Gymnasium, indoor pool, indoor bouldering (climbing) wall, and fully accessible challenge ropes course - Nature buildings - Network of hiking trails - Outdoor shooting ranges - Recreation halls - Therapeutic horseback riding program includes adaptive riding, hippotherapy, and horsemanship experiences catered to participants' abilities and needs Programs catering to: - Developmentally disabled, such as individuals with Down syndrome or autism - Learning disabled, such as individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or non-verbal learning disabilities. - Physically disabled, such as individuals with cerebral palsy or seizure disorder

Residential overnight camps for children and adults of all abilities Camp activities include: - Arts and crafts - Camping experiences that enhance independence and self-esteem for children and adults with disabilities - Gymnasium, indoor pool, indoor bouldering (climbing) wall, and fully accessible challenge ropes course - Nature buildings - Network of hiking trails - Outdoor shooting ranges - Recreation halls - Therapeutic horseback riding program includes adaptive riding, hippotherapy, and horsemanship experiences catered to participants' abilities and needs Programs catering to: - Developmentally disabled, such as individuals with Down syndrome or autism - Learning disabled, such as individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or non-verbal learning disabilities. - Physically disabled, such as individuals with cerebral palsy or seizure disorder

Provides baskets with resources and handy items to new and expectant parents of babies born with Down syndrome Each basket contains a personal letter from Jack's family, written to encourage families on their new, unexpected journey, a baby sign language DVD, and two physical books. There are also some gifts for the new arrival including a personalized onesie, a blanket, a burp cloth, a hand-knit hat and booties, a board book, and toys Offers information and referral to resources for families of infants with Down Syndrome, baskets may be delivered by USPS within the United States

Residential overnight camps for children and adults of all abilities Camp activities include: - Arts and crafts - Camping experiences that enhance independence and self-esteem for children and adults with disabilities - Gymnasium, indoor pool, indoor bouldering (climbing) wall, and fully accessible challenge ropes course - Nature buildings - Network of hiking trails - Outdoor shooting ranges - Recreation halls - Therapeutic horseback riding program includes adaptive riding, hippotherapy, and horsemanship experiences catered to participants' abilities and needs Programs catering to: - Developmentally disabled, such as individuals with Down syndrome or autism - Learning disabled, such as individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or non-verbal learning disabilities. - Physically disabled, such as individuals with cerebral palsy or seizure disorder

Provides comprehensive medical care exclusively for children. Visit website for listings of services and specialty clinics. Services include: - Children's staff blends traditional, cultural, and complementary medical care - Emergency care - In-patient medical care - Out-patient pediatric clinics - Rehabilitation, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech, and language pathology - Neonatal and pediatric intensive care units - Neurodevelopment disorders and autism spectrum testing and evaluation - Mental health services - Surgery including outpatient surgery

Participants in the Project Lifesaver program wear a special wrist bracelet equipped with a small transmitter which emits a radio signal every second. When an enrollee wanders, the caregiver notifies local law enforcement and a search is initiated using trained and certified tracking personnel. The response team utilizes tracking equipment that picks up this signal which is specific and personalized for each individual.