Minnesota Department of Health
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) runs public health programs that track and support child development, including the Follow Along Program and the Children and Youth with Special Health Needs section.
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Minnesota Department of Health
- Phone:
- 651-201-3650
- Email:
- health.cyshn@state.mn.us
Last checked August 7, 2026
Summary
Summary
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The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) runs public health programs that track and support child development, including the Follow Along Program and the Children and Youth with Special Health Needs section.
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What to take away
- Phone: 651-201-3650
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Your next step
Contact CYSHN at health.cyshn@state.mn.us or 1-800-728-5420 (toll-free) with questions about MDH's child development programs.
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What we have confirmed
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What this means for your family
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- What is this?
- MDH is the state health agency that runs developmental screening and support programs for children, coordinated through its Children and Youth with Special Health Needs (CYSHN) section.
- Why does it matter?
- MDH's programs connect families to no-cost developmental tracking and act as a bridge to early intervention and other services.
- What should I do next?
- Contact CYSHN at health.cyshn@state.mn.us or 1-800-728-5420 (toll-free) with questions about MDH's child development programs.
- How does this connect to the rest of the manual?
- MDH administers the Follow Along Program and the CYSHN section, which refer families toward Help Me Grow, Early Childhood Special Education, and Infant and Toddler Intervention.
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