WHAT IS HELP ME GROW?
Help Me Grow is a voluntary family support program for pregnant women or new parents. Offered in every county of the state through a well-established network, Help Me Grow is an evidence-based program that promotes healthy growth and development for babies and young children. Our home visitors are well-trained professionals who use a non-judgmental and compassionate approach that empowers parents with skills, tools and confidence to nurture the healthy growth of their children.
Help Me Grow believes all young children deserve the same opportunities to realize their full potential in life, regardless of economic, geographic, and demographic considerations. The parenting education and child development resources provided to families allows them to maximize this critical period of development in their child’s life, providing a foundation for lasting success.
When a parent schedules a home visit with Help Me Grow, they will have the opportunity to share to share their thoughts about parenting, ask questions, and receive reliable information based on their individual family needs or topics of interest. Topics may include, but are not limited to:
Healthy Pregnancies
Baby and Child Health
Breastfeeding
Nutrition
Immunizations
Child Growth and Development
Discipline
Toilet Training
Child Safety
Household Safety
Local Resources
REFERRALS
If you want to get more information about our Help Me Grow program or get answers to some questions you may have, please complete the referral form that best applies to you on the Ohio Help Me Grow website. This referral should be used if your child is birth-3 years old.