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

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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

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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