Help Me Grow is a system of free support services for pregnant parents, caregivers with young children, and families with young children with developmental delays and disabilities. Anyone can refer themselves or another family by completing the online form. Parents and pregnant people are encouraged to sign up for services as soon as possible. Services include:
- Home Visiting: Voluntary, home-based program for pregnant/expecting parents or parents with children under the age of 3. Professionals visit at the time and location you request, to provide non-judgmental care and information on topics like pregnancy, breastfeeding, child growth and development, toilet training, safety, and more. Professionals can also help you connect with community resources like WIC.
- Early Intervention: Helps families address any developmental concerns and identify if a child has a delay or disability. A Family and Service Coordinator develops a plan to support the family and help them connect with important resources. Children already diagnosed with hearing loss, neonatal abstinence or neonatal opioid withdrawal syndromes, and children with elevated blood lead levels are automatically eligible.
- Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) Sparkler App: Parents can download the free Sparkler App to track your child’s development from home.
Franklin County: (614) 656-3322
Ohio: (800) 755-4769
Online Referral Form: ochids.odh.ohio.gov/public/refer
Main Website: helpmegrow.org/Default.aspx
