Partner Toolkit Help Me Grow® Florida
At Help Me Grow® Florida, we believe every child deserves the chance to thrive, and we know it takes a community to make that happen. That’s why we created this toolkit—with key messaging, materials, and tools—to help our partners easily share the Help Me Grow message. By working together, we can ensure more Florida families than ever can access support for their child’s healthy development and growth.
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About
Help Me Grow® Florida
Help Me Grow® Florida (HMGF) is a statewide initiative dedicated to ensuring children from birth to age 8 have access to the resources they need to thrive. By offering free developmental and behavioral screenings, HMGF identifies potential concerns early and connects families with critical early intervention services. Through collaboration with community partners, HMGF empowers parents with tools, support, and knowledge to foster their child’s growth and well-being 94% of families who reach out to
Help Me Grow® Florida helps families with:
Free developmental screenings for children 0-8 in Florida.
Free access to care coordinators for expert child development advice and customized referrals to community services.
Free milestone checklists to track developmental achievements.
Free developmental activities to encourage developmental play at home.
Free tools for parents to support healthy child development.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Help Me Grow® Florida (HMGF)?
Help Me Grow® Florida is a free, family-focused resource that connects parents to child development services and support networks. HMGF offers expert guidance for developmental concerns, personalized assistance to help caregivers navigate available resources, and follow-up support to ensure families receive appropriate care. By providing these services, HMGF offers actionable solutions and peace of mind to help Florida’s children reach their full potential
Is HMGF available in my area?
HMGF is available in many Florida counties. See if Help Me Grow® Florida is available in your area.
Is there a cost associated with HMGF?
There is no cost to access HMGF services While HMGF connects families to some programs that may have fees, many are free or offer low-cost options.
How do HMGF Care Coordinators support our partnership?
HMGF Care Coordinators are experts in child development and local resources, providing tailored information and services to meet the unique needs of each family. They assist partners by offering insights into family support mechanisms and developmental tracking.
Why partner with HMGF?
Collaborating with HMGF allows partners to support families beyond typical eligibility constraints of many programs, ensuring comprehensive care and support for child development across Florida.
What is a developmental screening?
Screenings are quick, questionnaire-based assessments that check if children are reaching critical developmental milestones They are instrumental in identifying early signs of developmental or behavioral issues.
Is a screening required to get help from HMGF?
No, families can receive assistance without completing a developmental or behavioral screening
Why are developmental screenings and rescreening important?
Initial and repeated screenings are vital for monitoring developmental progress and identifying emerging concerns, ensuring timely interventions.
How Partne Can Help
1. Be an Advocate for HMGF
Become a champion for Help Me Grow® Florid
2. Share HMGF Information
Talk to families about the importance of early childhood development and encourage them to take advantage of HMGF’s free services
Help us spread the word by distributing brochures, rack cards, and flyers at your events, in your offices, or in community spaces. Make sure families know where to turn for child development support
3. Promote HMGF on Social Media
Utilize your social media channels to promote HMGF’s services Follow our pages and share our posts, use our sample captions, and tag us to help expand the reach to families who need support.
4. Use Hashtags when applicable
Use 3-5 hashtags on Instagram, X, Linked-In or TikTok #HelpMeGrow #HelpMeGrowFlorida #ChildDevelopment #EarlyLearning #EarlyChildhood #EarlyChildhoodDevelopment #FloridaMoms #FloridaKids #FloridaParents #FloridaFamilies. Use relevant hashtags for your town or mom groups #TallahasseeMoms
5. Refer Families to HMGF
When you encounter families who may need developmental screenings or child development support, refer them to Help Me Grow® Florida Our care coordinators are ready to help answer questions and provide resources To help clients access Help Me Grow® Florida resources, visit helpmegrowfl.org/getconnected/
Facebook & Instagram
Sample Captions
Developmental Screenings
If you have children ages 0-8 and want to know more about their developmental progress, get connected with Help Me Grow® Florida! Take a developmental screening for your child, find expert guidance, care providers, and more. ��
Connect with a child development expert or take a FREE 15-minute online screening for your child today! https://helpmegrowfl org/getconnected/
Local Resources
Unlock Your Child's Potential with Help Me Grow® Florida! ��
Help Me Grow connects parents with developmental resources to help children reach their full potential Whether it's through screenings or connecting with local support services, Help Me Grow can help you navigate your child's journey to greatness!
Get connected with a child development expert or take a FREE 15-minute online screening for your child today! https://helpmegrowfl org/getconnected/
Parenting Tips
Whether you have questions about your child's development or want guidance on behavioral or developmental concerns, Help Me Grow can help you navigate the best resources for your child
Connect with a child development expert or take a FREE 15-minute online screening for your child today! https://helpmegrowfl.org/getconnected/
Milestone Checklists
When you have questions about your child’s development, Help Me Grow is here to help you find the answers! Help Me Grow® Florida offers milestone checklists to track your child’s development every step of the way. Connect with Help Me Grow today!
Complete a FREE and easy milestone checklist for kids 2 months to 5 years https://helpmegrowfl org/developmental-milestones/
General
Wondering when it's time to seek support for your child? Help Me Grow® Florida can guide you through these important decisions to ensure your child has the best opportunity to reach their full potential A brighter future for children starts with Help Me Grow!
Connect with a child development expert or take a FREE 15-minute developmental screening today! Visit https://helpmegrowfl.org/getconnected/
Across Florida, Help Me Grow provides FREE developmental screenings to help parents determine if their child is meeting key developmental milestones If challenges arise, Help Me Grow offers resources and support to empower families and pave the way for children’s success
By breaking down barriers and connecting families with expert guidance, Help Me Grow ensures every child has the opportunity to thrive.
Parents can speak with a child development expert or complete a FREE 15-minute online screening today! Learn more: https://helpmegrowfl org/getconnected/
Sample Captions
Spanish
Developmental Screenings
Si tienes niños de 0 a 8 años y quieres saber más sobre su desarrollo, ¡conéctate con Help Me Grow® Florida! Realiza una evaluación del desarrollo para tu hijo, encuentra orientación de expertos, proveedores de atención y mucho más. ��
Habla con un experto en desarrollo infantil o realiza una evaluación gratuita en línea de 15 minutos para tu hijo hoy mismo! https://helpmegrowfl org/getconnected/
Local Resources
¡Libera el Potencial de tu Hijo con Help Me Grow® Florida! �� Help Me Grow conecta a los padres con recursos de desarrollo necesarios para ayudar a los niños a alcanzar su máximo potencial. Ya sea a través de evaluaciones o conexiones con servicios de apoyo locales, Help Me Grow® te ayuda a navegar el camino hacia el éxito de tu hijo.
¡Conéctate con un experto en desarrollo infantil o realiza una evaluación gratuita en línea de 15 minutos para tu hijo hoy mismo! https://helpmegrowfl org/getconnected/
Parenting Tips
Ya sea que tengas preguntas sobre el desarrollo de tu hijo o necesites orientación sobre inquietudes conductuales o de desarrollo, Help Me Grow puede ayudarte a encontrar los mejores recursos para tu hijo
Conéctate con un experto en desarrollo infantil o realiza una evaluación gratuita en línea de 15 minutos para tu hijo hoy mismo. https://helpmegrowfl.org/getconnected/
Milestone Checklists
Cuando tengas preguntas sobre el desarrollo de tu hijo, ¡Help Me Grow está aquí para ayudarte a encontrar las respuestas! Help Me Grow® Florida ofrece listas de verificación de hitos para seguir el desarrollo de tu hijo en cada etapa ¡Conéctate con Help Me Grow hoy mismo!
Completa una lista de verificación de hitos gratuita y sencilla para niños de 2 meses a 5 años https://helpmegrowfl org/developmental-milestones/
General
¿Te preguntas cuándo es el momento de buscar apoyo para tu hijo? Help Me Grow® Florida puede guiarte en estas decisiones importantes para garantizar que tu hijo tenga la mejor oportunidad de alcanzar su máximo potencial ¡Un futuro más brillante para los niños comienza con Help Me Grow! Conéctate con un experto en desarrollo infantil o realiza una evaluación gratuita de desarrollo de 15 minutos hoy mismo Visita https://helpmegrowfl org/getconnected/
En todo Florida, Help Me Grow ofrece evaluaciones de desarrollo GRATUITAS para ayudar a los padres eterminar si su hijo está alcanzando los hitos clave de desarrollo Si surgen desafíos, Help Me Grow brinda recursos y apoyo para empoderar a las familias y allanar el camino hacia el éxito de los niños. Al eliminar barreras y conectar a las familias con orientación experta, Help Me Grow garantiza que cada niño tenga la oportunidad de prosperar
Los padres pueden hablar con un experto en desarrollo infantil o completar una evaluación gratuita en línea de 15 minutos hoy mismo. Más información: https://helpmegrowfl.org/getconnected/.
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2-1-1 Big Bend
Website: https://211bigbend org/help-me-grow/ FB: https://www facebook com/211BigBend IG: https://www instagram com/211bigbend/ X: https://twitter com/211BigBend YT: https://www youtube com/user/211BigBend
2-1-1 Brevard
Website: https://www 211brevard org/help-me-grow/ FB: https://www facebook com/211Brevard IG: https://www instagram com/211brevard/ X: https://twitter com/211Brevard YT: https://www youtube com/@211brevard
2-1-1 Palm Beach/Treasure Coast
Website: https://211palmbeach org/help-me-grow
FB: https://www facebook com/211palmbeachtreasurecoast
IG: https://www instagram com/211 helpline/ X: https://twitter com/211 helpline YT: https://www youtube com/@211helpline8
Early Childhood Council of Hillsborough County, Inc.
Website: https://ecctampabay org/help-me-grow/
FB: https://www facebook com/HelpMeGrowHillsborough IG: https://www instagram com/helpmegrowhillsborough/
ELC of Broward
Website: https://www.elcbroward.org/ (In Progress)
FB: https://www facebook com/browardelc/ IG: https://www instagram com/elcofbroward/ X: https://x com/ELCofBroward YT: https://www youtube com/@ELCBroward/featured
ELC of Pinellas
Website: https://elcpinellas org/helpmegrow/
FB: https://www facebook com/ELCPinellas
IG: https://www instagram com/elcpinellas/ X: https://x com/ELCPinellas
YT: https://www youtube com/ELCPinellas
Heart of Florida United Way
Website: https://www hfuw org/our-impact/health/
FB: https://www facebook com/HelpMeGrowCentralFL
IG: https://www instagram com/helpmegrowcentralfl/ X: https://twitter com/HelpMeGrowCFL
YT: https://www youtube com/HfuwOrg
PIN: https://www pinterest com/HelpMeGrowCentralFL/
Healthy Start Coalition of Southwest Florida
Website: https://healthystartbaby org/programs/help-me-grow/
FB: https://www facebook com/healthystartofsouthwestflorida/
IG: https://www instagram com/healthystartswfl
X: https://twitter com/HSSWFL
YT: https://www youtube com/@healthystartofswfl
ELC of Duval
Website: https://www elcduval org/i-am-a-parent/get-help-with-my-childsdevelopment-behavior-warm-line-and-inclusion/ FB: https://www facebook com/earlylearningjax IG: https://www instagram com/elcduval/ X: https://x com/ELCDuval YT: https://www youtube com/@ELCDuval
ELC of Flagler and Volusia
Website: https://elcfv org/help-me-grow/
FB: https://www facebook com/earlylearningcoalition/
IG: https://www instagram com/elcfv/ YT: https://www youtube com/channel/UCpT9dDXDbTVYnTXKd0wOQmw
ELC of Lake
Website: https://www elclc org/help-me-grow/
FB: https://www facebook com/elclakecounty
IG: https://www instagram com/elclake/ X: https://twitter com/ELCLake
ELC of Marion
Website: https://www elc-marion org/help-me-grow/ FB: https://www facebook com/ELCMarion
IG: https://www instagram com/elcmarion/ YT: https://www youtube com/@ELCMarion
ELC of Northwest Florida
Website: https://elcnwf org/help-me-grow/ FB: https://www facebook com/ELCNWF/ IG: https://www instagram com/elcnwf/ X: https://x com/ELCNWF YT: https://www youtube com/@elcnwf
Partnership for Strong Families (Alachua)
Website: https://www pfsf org/ FB: https://www facebook com/PartnershipforStrongFamilies IG: https://www instagram com/partnershipforstrongfamilies/
The Arc Gateway (Escambia)
Website: https://arc-gateway org/elementor-6316/ FB: https://www facebook com/TheArcGateway/ IG: https://www instagram com/the arc gateway/
HMGF State Coordinating Office
Website: https://www helpmegrowfl org/
FB: https://www facebook com/HelpMeGrowFlorida
IG: https://www instagram com/helpmegrowflorida/ YT: https://www youtube com/@HelpMeGrowFlorida
We are deeply grateful to our partners for supporting Help Me Grow® Florida and sharing our mission of connecting families with vital child development
Your commitment is making a lasting
helping children thrive and giving hope to families across the state. Together, we're building a brighter future for Florida's children.
