Call a Help Me Grow Washington Hotline

We’re here to help. Call us to connect with a friendly, knowledgeable Family Resource Navigator who can help you understand and apply for a variety of resources. Help Me Grow services are free and available to anyone in Washington state

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Do you, or does someone you know, need support in these areas? We can help.

  • Nutrition resources, such as Basic Food (SNAP), or food stamps; the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) nutrition program; and food banks
  • ORCA LIFT or reduced transit fare on select regional transit systems throughout the Puget Sound area
  • Basic needs support, such as housing and utility assistance
  • Free or low-cost health insurance, including Medicaid (Apple Health) and Qualified Health Plans through the state’s marketplace
  • Connection to community health centers and free or low-cost vaccinations
  • Child development screenings and early learning resources
  • Early intervention services for infants and toddlers
  • Prenatal care, birth services, and baby supplies
  • Parent and caregiver resources, such as child care, clothing, at-home support, and support groups
  • Mental and behavioral health resources
  • Support for children with special health care and developmental needs

We can serve you in your language.

We have bilingual and bicultural staff who speak Spanish. Other languages are served using interpreters via the AT&T Language Line. Our specialists have no quotas or time limits, so we can talk as long as you like to connect you to the services you need. As well, we can screen you and start applications over the phone, or provide you with information and a quick referral – it’s up to you!

We are here for providers and community partners, too!

Is there a child, parent, or caregiver you serve who could benefit from our services? Refer them to the Help Me Grow Washington Hotline and our expert specialists can help your client understand eligibility guidelines for state-sponsored health insurance or nutrition programs, how to apply for benefits, and where to access services. Our specialists can screen for eligibility, start a benefits application over the phone, and email or text local resources.

Learn more about referrals to Help Me Grow

Finding the right help is hard. We make it easier.

With our ParentHelp123 Resource Finder, you can search for basic needs, health, child development, and parenting resources that are close to home, and are the best fit for you and your family.

News + Updates

Blog
March 24, 2026

Reaching New Heights: Partnering to Support Child Development

New Resource for Families and Partners! Help Me Grow WA has partnered with the Washington Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (WCAAP) to co‑create a fun, bilingual height chart for children ages 2 months to 5 years. Designed with pediatric expertise and families in mind, each chart includes key developmental milestones and simple ways families can support their child’s growth and learning.
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News
March 23, 2026

Celebrating the 2026 Help Me Grow Washington Network!

We’re excited to welcome Help Me Grow Whatcom and Help Me Grow Grays Harbor to the Help Me Grow Washington network! 💜 With their addition, more communities across the state are building coordinated, family-centered systems of support—strengthening connections and making it easier for families to access the resources they need, when they need them. 
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Blog
March 6, 2026

New Early Care & Education Provider Resources Now Live 

We’re excited to share that Help Me Grow WA has launched a brand new section on our website just for Early Care and Education (ECE) providers! This dedicated hub brings together tools, guidance, and resources designed to support this essential workforce in tracking children’s development and partnering with families. 
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Information Sessions for ESIT Family Resource Coordinators

Designed specifically for ESIT providers, this virtual information session highlights how Help Me Grow WA can support and enhance work with families.
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