Help Me GROW Western New York
Educating WNY Families & Communities
Help Me Grow Western New York is a collaboration of local, regional, and state partners working together to ensure every child in our eight-county region has the strongest possible start in life. We believe all children deserve access to developmental screenings and the support needed to grow into healthy, resilient, and thriving individuals.
Since becoming New York State’s first Help Me Grow affiliate in 2011, we have been committed to supporting families, caregivers, and professionals by ensuring access to developmental screenings, connecting families to resources, and strengthening early childhood systems.
Our work is grounded in the nationally recognized Help Me Grow model, which is widely implemented across the country and endorsed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Education. But here in Western New York, we’ve made it our own—adapting resources, building partnerships, and expanding access to screenings to meet the unique needs of our region’s families.
Together, we’re creating a future where every child in Western New York has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Service Area
Western New York
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Serves:
Expectant parents, little ones from birth to age five, and the caregivers, educators, and providers who support them.
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Help Me Grow Western New York
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Major Funders
Help Me Grow Western New York is made possible through the generous support of our funders, including the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation, the Health Foundation for Western & Central New York, and Live Well Erie. Their commitment helps us connect families to the resources they need, ensuring every child has the best start in life.
Providing Service Since
2019
Call or visit 211 CNY to reach Help Me Grow or search resources for children, families, and individuals of all ages.
Leadership Team
Help Me Grow Western New York works alongside Lift Off, the Parent Network, and a network of early care and learning providers, healthcare professionals, and community partners to strengthen support for families. Through system building and collaboration across all eight counties, we’re creating stronger connections, making it easier for families to access resources and for communities to work together in support of early childhood success.
Contact Western New York
Help Me Grow Western New York is a vital part of the Early Childhood Alliance serving Western New York. Learn how we can help you. Submit a form today and a member of the HMG Western New York team will get back to you.