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PARTNIRS Connect
Parents Accessing Resources Through a New Instructional Series
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Welcome to PARTNIRS Connect

Your complete caregiver training hub — learn at your own pace, connect with other families, and access Minnesota resources all in one place.

52
Weeks of training
4
Learning levels
9
Languages
87
MN counties
24/7
Self-paced

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Your progress
Week 3 of 52 — Foundations phase

3 weeks completed · 49 remaining

Ask a BCBA
Get expert answers routed to a BCBA with knowledge in the right topic — usually within 24 hours.
Community
Connect with caregivers of children, teens, and adults with developmental disabilities.
Next group meeting
Monthly BCBA open forum — 2 hours, open Q&A. Min 5 participants to confirm.

July 15 · 6:00 PM CST · 7 enrolled ✓

Caregiver training curriculum

Core ABA concepts — how your child learns, why behaviors happen, and how to respond.

Caregiver community

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MR
MamaRose_MN
2 hours ago · Behavior strategies
We're on Week 9 (prompt fading) and seeing real progress! My son is initiating getting dressed independently 3 out of 5 mornings. Has anyone found good ways to track this at home without a formal data sheet?
DK
DadKhalid_Mpls
Yesterday · Waivers and funding
Just got approved for the CADI waiver after 14 months on the waitlist. The MN Resources tab here was incredibly helpful. DHS caseworker can be slow — follow up weekly.
LH
LinhH_StPaul
2 days ago · Wins
My daughter said "I want juice" spontaneously for the first time today! We've been working on manding (Week 23) for months. I cried. Keep going everyone — these small wins are everything.
FA
FatimaA_Brooklyn_Park
3 days ago · School and IEPs
IEP meeting coming up next week and I feel lost. My son is 12 with autism level 2. Anyone been through IEP advocacy in Anoka County? Looking for tips on what to ask for.

Monthly BCBA group meetings

About group meetings

Open forum with a BCBA — 2 hours, any topic. Minimum 5 participants required to confirm. Held via HIPAA-compliant video conference. Interpreter available — select your language when registering.

15
JUL
Monthly open forum — BCBA Q&A
6:00–8:00 PM CST · Video conference · Interpreter available
7 enrolled — session confirmed ✓
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AUG
Monthly open forum — BCBA Q&A
6:00–8:00 PM CST · Video conference · Interpreter available
3 enrolled — need 2 more to confirm
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SEP
Monthly open forum — BCBA Q&A
6:00–8:00 PM CST · Video conference · Interpreter available
1 enrolled — need 4 more to confirm

Minnesota state resources

Waivers, Medicaid, SNAP, WIC, and state programs for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Waivers for developmental disabilities
CADI Waiver (Community Access for Disability Inclusion)
For adults and children with physical or developmental disabilities. Covers PCA, day services, residential, and more. Apply through county DHS. Waitlist: 12–24 months in most counties.
DD Waiver (Developmental Disabilities)
For individuals with a primary diagnosis of intellectual or developmental disability. Covers supported living, day training, and residential habilitation. Contact your county case manager to apply.
BI Waiver (Brain Injury)
For individuals with an acquired brain injury. Covers case management, personal care, residential, and day services. Apply through DHS or your county.
CAC Waiver (Children's Access to Community Services)
For children under 22 with developmental disabilities. No waitlist in most counties. Contact your county human services office.
Other state programs
Minnesota Medical Assistance (Medicaid)
Free or low-cost health coverage. Children with disabilities often qualify regardless of income. Apply at MNsure or county DHS.
Always openNo waitlist
SNAP (Food Support)
Monthly food benefits. Apply at MNbenefits.mn.gov or county DHS. Households with a disabled member may qualify for expedited benefits.
WIC
Nutrition benefits for pregnant women and children up to age 5. Call 1-800-657-3942 or visit your county WIC clinic.
MN Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)
Free services for children 3–5 with disabilities. Contact your local school district to request a special education evaluation.
Ages 3–5
DD Case Management — county contacts

Contact your county Human Services office to begin a MnCHOICES assessment and access DD Case Management (Rule 185).

Disability Hub MN: 866-333-2466 DHS Disability: 651-431-4300 United Way: 2-1-1 Arc MN: 952-920-0855
Showing all 87 counties

Verified June 2026. Updated every Sunday.

Find a psychologist or psychiatrist

Providers accepting new patients for autism and developmental disability assessments in Minnesota. Updated every Sunday.

Dr. Priya Nair, PhD, LP — Pediatric Neuropsychology
Accepting
Autism, ADHD, and learning disability assessments for children 2–18.
Minneapolis (Hennepin) · Telehealth · English, Hindi · Accepts MA, BCBS, UCare · (612) 555-0198 · Wait: 6–8 weeks
Verified June 22, 2026
Dr. Marcus Webb, PsyD, LP — Autism Diagnostics
Accepting
ADOS-2 and ADI-R trained. Evaluations for children and adults.
Saint Paul (Ramsey) · In-person · English, Spanish · Accepts MA, Medicaid, most MN plans · (651) 555-0204 · Wait: 10–12 weeks
Verified June 22, 2026
Dr. Amina Hassan, MD — Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Waitlist
Psychiatric evaluation and medication management for autism, ADHD, and anxiety ages 5–21.
Brooklyn Park · Telehealth · English, Somali, Arabic · Accepts MA, UCare · Wait: ~6 months
Verified June 22, 2026
North Star Psychological Services
Accepting
Multiple licensed psychologists. All ages. Autism, developmental, and learning disability evaluations.
Maple Grove, Burnsville, Woodbury · Telehealth · English, Hmong, Vietnamese, Oromo · Accepts most insurance and MA · (952) 555-0311 · Wait: 4–6 weeks
Verified June 22, 2026

Updated every Sunday. To be listed, use the Ask a BCBA button.

Reputable ABA centers in Minnesota

All listed centers follow BACB ethical standards. Updated every Sunday.

Champion Learning — ABA Services
Taking patients
Comprehensive ABA for children and adolescents. In-home, clinic, and school-based. PARTNIRS curriculum used in caregiver training.
Multiple MN locations · All ages · English, Spanish, Somali · Accepts MA and most insurance
Verified June 22, 2026
Minnesota Autism Center (MAC)
Taking patients
One of MN's largest ABA providers. Clinic-based and in-home. Day treatment programs available.
Edina, Plymouth, Eden Prairie, Eagan, Rochester · English, Spanish · Accepts most insurance and MA · (952) 767-4200
Verified June 22, 2026
PACES — Positive Autism and Community Empowerment Services
Taking patients
Community-based and in-home ABA. Strong family involvement and natural environment teaching.
Twin Cities metro · English, Hmong, Spanish · Accepts MA, BCBS, Medica
Verified June 22, 2026
Discover Life ABA
Waitlist
Clinic and telehealth ABA. Specializes in complex cases and dual diagnoses.
St. Paul, Maplewood · English, Somali, Oromo, Vietnamese · Accepts MA, UCare, Hennepin Health
Verified June 22, 2026

Updated every Sunday.

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