Help Me Grow is a free, voluntary program designed to assist families before the birth of a baby and until the child turns three. Help Me Grow is a Family & Children First Initiative and is NOT income based!

Services available through Help Me Grow:

• Newborn Home Visits by a Registered Nurse Screening or evaluation of the child's total development

• Referrals to community resources

• Home Visitation Program Classes for infants, toddlers and parents Family Support activities & parent education

• Lending library

OHIO FAMILY AND CHILDREN FIRST VISION, MISSION AND COMMITMENTS

Vision - Ohio's families and children thrive and succeed.

Mission - OFCF is a partnership of state and local government, communities and families that enhances the well-being of Ohio’s children and families by building community capacity, coordinating systems and services, and engaging and empowering families.

Indicators by Commitment -

    ·  Commitment 1 – Expectant Parents and Newborns Thrive

    ·  Commitment 2 – Infants and Toddlers Thrive

    ·  Commitment 3 – Children Are Ready for School

    · Commitment 4 – Children and Youth Succeed in School

    · Commitment 5 – Children and Youth Engage in Healthy Behaviors

    · Commitment 6 – Youth Successfully Transition into Adulthood