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Help Me Grow Washington Network

The Help Me Grow Washington network includes parents, caregivers, service providers, community partners, and professionals of all kinds. We welcome all who are interested in joining us and who support building an organized system of community resources to help children grow up healthy.

Local Help Me Grow Systems

Local Help Me Grow systems are made up of organizations and local champions for healthy child development and, along with support from the Help Me Grow Washington state affiliate, WithinReach, are responsible for the implementation of Help Me Grow locally. They work together so that families and caregivers can more easily access essential resources and support in their community.

Help Me Grow Skagit is overseen by the Children’s Council of Skagit County and United General District 304, and supported by a variety of partners. Included in their regional model is a Family Resource Navigator, Pregnancy Connections, Newborn Outreach, and a Family Resource Center to support Skagit families with young children.

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Help Me Grow/Ayúdame a Crecer supporting Yakima and Kittitas Counties is guided by the Investing in Children Coalition and Yakima Valley Community Foundation. Included in their regional model is a Family Resource Navigator in their community to support the healthy growth and development of children.

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Funded by the Best Starts for Kids Levy, Help Me Grow King County’s implementation approach is a collaborative partnership with community-based organizations that provide culturally-relevant resources and services for children and families.

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Help Me Grow Island County is overseen by Partners for Young Children Island County, an initiative of Whidbey Community Foundation. Together with Island County Public Health and other early childhood resource partners they collaborate to support children and families. Soon to be included in their regional model is a Help Me Grow Island County Resource Directory, catered to meet the needs of their unique geographical areas.

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State Help Me Grow System

WithinReach is the Washington state affiliate for Help Me Grow and the organizing entity for the statewide infrastructure. In this role, WithinReach leads the expansion of Help Me Grow, working with local communities to plan and implement it in a way that honors the unique needs and resources of their regions. WithinReach offers system expertise – technical assistance, onboarding, training, data infrastructure support, and resources – as well as advocacy efforts to align with statewide early childhood initiatives. WithinReach also serves as the statewide coordinated access point for families seeking support through its Help Me Grow Washington Hotline.

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Join the Network

We welcome all who are interested in learning more about Help Me Grow Washington and who support building an organized system of community resources to help children grow up healthy.

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News + Updates

News
November 10, 2025

Help Me Grow WA Network leverages funding to support local Help Me Grow efforts

Through the Preschool Development Grant (PDG) awarded to the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) underspent dollars, Help Me Grow Washington received a total of $100,000 to invest in communities exploring or implementing Help Me Grow at the local level. Four communities were granted funding through this opportunity, including: Island, Grays Harbor, Skagit, and Whatcom. This funding wrapped up September 30, 2025.
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News
October 31, 2025

2025 Federal Government Shutdown: What You Need To Know

The federal government shutdown may impact benefits like SNAP and WIC. Learn which programs are affected and find local food and family resources.
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News
October 24, 2025

Bi-Directional Referral Pathway Phase 2 Evaluation Report 

The purpose of this evaluation was to assess the roll out of the permanent bi-directional referral pathway between the Help Me Grow Washington (HMG WA) and Child Care Aware of Washington (CCA-WA) systems. The overarching goal is to assess the impact of this pathway on connections between these two service systems, each of which provide essential infrastructure that supports families with young children in Washington State.
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Newsletter
October 15, 2025

September 2025 HMG WA Network Newsletter (Spanish)

Nos complace destacar en este boletín a algunos de nuestros sistemas locales y comunidades comprometidas de Ayúdame a Crecer Washington.
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