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April 19, 2022
Help Me Grow Washington 2021 Accomplishments Report
Read about our collective impact in the new Help Me Grow Washington 2021 Accomplishments report.
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May 18, 2022
Want to learn more about your child’s development?
Developmental screenings are a series of illustrated questionnaires that can be completed by the person who knows your child best, YOU.
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April 19, 2022
Help Me Grow Washington 2021 Accomplishments Report
Read about our collective impact in the new Help Me Grow Washington 2021 Accomplishments report.
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04/27/2022 9:00 am 04/27/2022 10:00 am
Effectiveness of Early Childhood Development Partnerships in Addressing Pediatric Health and Social Needs during the COVID-19 Pandemic
This study evaluates the effectiveness of multi-sector Partnerships for Early Childhood Development (PECD) in maintaining social needs screening, referral, and service delivery for children during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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04/18/2022 9:00 am 04/18/2022 10:00 am
Changes in Capacity to Absorb Clinical-to-Community Referrals during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Learn more about findings from these studies that will guide efforts to strengthen the capacity of communities to meet the health and social needs of their residents.
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03/30/2022 12:00 pm 03/30/2022 1:00 pm
Transforming the Pediatric Well-Child Visit: Developing & Testing a New Integrated Pediatric Support Platform
Learn more about HMG National’s participation in the effort to transform the well-child visit through technology on March 30!
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March 11, 2022
Surveillance to Enhance Developmental Promotion and Early Detection
The CDC recently released updated developmental milestones and parent tips. Learn how HMG affiliates can talk about and utilize these new guidelines.
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03/14/2022 12:00 pm 03/14/2022 1:30 pm
DC: 0 – 5™ Brief Overview Training (Infant-Early Childhood Mental Health)
Register for this free and exciting training on infant-early childhood mental health!
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December 14, 2021
Check out our new Help Me Grow Partner Toolkit!
The Partner Toolkit was created to provide communication tools to support partners with their communications about Help Me Grow Washington.
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December 13, 2021
Help Me Grow WA Serves Families Through Plan of Safe Care
Plan of Safe Care was officially launched on December 1 and will help more families get connected to vital resources in their communities.
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Newsletter
December 1, 2021
December 2021 Help Me Grow Washington Newsletter
‘Tis the season for cookie-baking and decorating! In addition to the festive cheer, our Help Me Grow network is hard at work building out the infrastructure and tools needed to help more Washington children and families connect to the resources they need to be healthy.
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November 16, 2021
October 2021 Help Me Grow Washington Newsletter
Here you can find national, statewide and regional news, and other resources for the HMG network.
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November 16, 2021
Help Me Grow WA Mid-Year Accomplishments Report
Read about our collective impact in the new Help Me Grow Washington Mid-Year Accomplishments Report.
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October 29, 2021
Check Out Every Mother Counts’ Advocacy Toolkit!
This toolkit is an introduction to advocacy and the tools you can use to push for change in your communities to advance maternal health and health equity.
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11/04/2021 1:00 pm 11/04/2021 2:00 pm
Path Forward 2021: Emerging Leaders
Join Children’s Alliance for an important community conversation about advancing racial equity for kids through public policy.
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Webinar
October 19, 2021
Partnering to Make the Most of Child Development Supports
This webinar introduces “Help Me Grow,” “Learn the Signs. Act Early” and “Vroom” and shows how they fit together and can reinforce each other. We will hear how they are being implemented in Washington communities and let you know how you can get started with all three.
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11/16/2021 11:00 am
Race & Education: Supporting the Formation of Ethnic- Racial Identity in Early Childhood
Join The Hunt Institute on Nov. 16 for their popular Race and Education Series, which will turn its attention to Supporting Positive Ethnic-Racial Identity Formation Early Childhood. Moderated by Dr. Jacequeline Jones of Foundation for Child Development.
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11/02/2021 11:00 am
Early Efforts: The Long Term Effects of Early Childhood Interventions
Join The Hunt Institute on Nov. 2 for a conversation with a panel of the field’s leading experts on what the latest science says about “The Long-Term Effects of Early Childhood Interventions.”
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September 10, 2021
Check out AAP’s Early Childhood Campaign Toolkit
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) offers a communication toolkit, including social sharables, posters and graphics to faciliate communicating with partners and legislators.
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09/29/2021 12:00 pm 09/29/2021 1:30 pm
Most Ordinary Men: The Importance of Fathers During the Perinatal Period (and Beyond)
This presentation will highlight ways that fathers feel left out during the perinatal period across different spectrums, the importance of the father-infant relationship, and the risk factors that contribute to declining mental health.
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August 19, 2021
August 2021 Help Me Grow Washington Newsletter
Here you can find national, statewide and regional news, and other resources for the HMG network.
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08/25/2021 1:00 pm 08/25/2021 2:00 pm
Partnering to Make the Most of Child Development Supports
This webinar introduces Help Me Grow WA, Learn the Signs. Act Early., and Vroom and shows how we fit together.
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July 1, 2021
June 2021 Help Me Grow Washington Newsletter
Our June newsletter includes national and regional Help Me Grow news and other resources for parents and caregivers. Read more!
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June 17, 2021
HMG WA Core Team Update
The Core Team recognizes the need to evolve the leadership structure to meet the need of the expanding HMG system.
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June 15, 2021
We want to hear from you! Take and share the HMG survey.
Help Me Grow Washington has an exciting opportunity to hear from WA families and communities– take our new survey today!
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May 21, 2021
Help Me Grow 101
A great introduction to Help Me Grow Washington and our coalition of community members and organizations.
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May 20, 2021
Free Materials and Assistance: Get Started Brain Building with Vroom
The Washington State Department of Health, Essentials for Childhood Program is offering free “starter sets” of Vroom print materials and technical assistance on how to use Vroom.
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05/13/2021 8:30 am 05/13/2021 12:00 pm
Help Me Grow All State Action Team Meeting
This meeting will bring members from all six Help Me Grow statewide Action Teams together. Register today!
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April 22, 2021
April 2021 Help Me Grow Washington Newsletter
Great news for children and families! The state House of Representatives took a big step forward recently by passing the Fair Start for Kids Act. Read more about the bill and other HMG related news.
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04/06/2021 8:00 am 04/08/2021 2:00 pm
Brazelton Touchpoints Center 2021 Virtual National Forum
Join Brazelton Touchpoints Center in celebrating 25 years of work at their first virtual National Forum (April 6-8, 2021)!
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04/07/2021 10:00 am 04/28/2021 10:30 am
Going Virtual with Help Me Grow Outreach: A four-part webinar series
Join affiliates across the Help Me Grow (HMG) National Network as they learn about new ways of conducting HMG outreach in a world that requires remote and virtual approaches.
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March 8, 2021
Help Me Grow Washington 2020 Accomplishments Report
Read about our collective impact in the new Help Me Grow Washington 2020 Accomplishments report.
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Newsletter
February 22, 2021
February 2021 HMG WA Newsletter
It’s a busy time as we advocate for HMG in the legislature – get more news, updates and resources in this month’s newsletter!
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February 17, 2021
Meet our new HMG Action Team Leads
Washington Communities for Children (WCFC) has filled all of the Help Me Grow Washington Action Team Lead roles. Read more about team leads here.
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January 6, 2021
Apply to the 2021 Help Me Grow Forum Planning Committee!
Learn more about FPC roles and responsibilities, time commitment, incentive and how to apply! Applications will be accepted until January 20, 2021.
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01/19/2021 1:00 pm 01/19/2021 2:15 pm
Defining Full Potential: A Strategic Plan for Help Me Grow
Join the National Center as they share a vision for accelerated spread and scale of Help Me Grow, advancing systems that are universally available to all families. Register for the event today!
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Newsletter
December 17, 2020
December 2020 Help Me Grow Washington Newsletter
Read about our Action Teams’ work, welcome our new HMG Network Manager and get the latest news from HMG National and regional HMG networks!
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December 14, 2020
Call Help Me Grow Central WA!
Help Me Grow/Ayúdame a Crecer Central WA in Yakima and Kittitas Counties has a new phone number for families seeking support– call us today 509-490-3009!
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09/20/2021 12:00 am 09/23/2021 12:00 am
Help Me Grow Virtual Forum 2021
The Annual Help Me Grow (HMG) National Forum, hosted by the HMG National Center, is an opportunity for affiliates and partners to network, create new partnerships, and learn from each other.
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12/16/2020 12:15 pm 12/16/2020 1:30 pm
Start with Equity: 14 Priorities to Dismantle Systemic Racism in Early Care and Education
Learn about the Children’s Equity Project’s new resource that outlines 14 critical priorities and actionable policies that can immediately and concretely advance equity in the early care and education system.
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November 17, 2020
October 2020 Help Me Grow Washington Newsletter
It’s an exciting time right now for Help Me Grow WA, with the launch of our Action Teams and many more resources.
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September 22, 2020
Watch Our Learning Series Event Video on Early Childhood Development
Watch and share the recording of WithinReach’s Learning Series event on early childhood development.
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Webinar
September 4, 2020
Building the Help Me Grow Washington System
In this one-hour webinar, participants will learn how to get involved in creating an equitable Help Me Grow system in Washington, as well as about the new Help Me Grow Washington structure, including the role of action teams.
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Event
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09/16/2020 5:30 pm 09/16/2020 6:30 pm
Free Learning Series Event on Early Childhood Development
Hear from a panel of experts on one of today’s most complex and consequential health matters.
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August 27, 2020
August 2020 Help Me Grow Washington Newsletter
We are excited to share important updates on the expansion of Help Me Grow throughout Washington.
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August 20, 2020
Parents Who Lead on Racial Justice in their Communities
Register for the latest “Talking Race & Kids” conversation on August 25.
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August 20, 2020
Join a Help Me Grow WA Action Team!
You are invited to help design the expansion of a unified Help Me Grow Washington.
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July 29, 2020
WithinReach is Hiring a HMG Network Manager!
This position leads the planning, implementation, and spread and successful replication of the Help Me Grow model in communities across Washington.
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July 7, 2020
June 2020 Help Me Grow Washington Newsletter
Welcome to our first Help Me Grow Washington newsletter! We are excited to start sharing regular updates on HMG efforts with our partners.
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July 6, 2020
Building the Help Me Grow WA System
In this webinar, learn about how to get involved in creating an equitable Help Me Grow system in Washington.
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May 26, 2020
Annual Help Me Grow National Forum
Access the recordings, slides and materials from all of the sessions from the Forum.
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May 4, 2020
Resource Guide: Caring for Your Family During COVID-19
DCYF created this guide to help bolster the resiliency of parents and families during the pandemic.
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May 4, 2020
Help Me Grow Affiliate Responses to COVID-19
Read how the HMG system in different communities is working to address the needs of families during COVID-19.
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April 14, 2020
Building Capacity: Moving Beyond ACEs with HOPE in Times of Crisis
This webinar from Help Me Grow National discusses how our work can help buffer children from the negative effects of adversity.
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April 14, 2020
COVID-19: Infants and Toddlers in Emergency Child Care
ZERO TO THREE provides recommendations to design systems that deliver care and respond to the needs of kids of essential workers.
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March 27, 2020
Help Me Grow Affiliate Response to COVID-19
Take this survey from HMG National, to better support families with young children in identifying needs and provide linkage and referral.
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March 27, 2020
Community-Based Workforce Training for COVID-19
Are you working with people in your community during the COVID-19 outbreak? Join this online training on March 31.
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March 17, 2020
Our Commitment to You
We know that the COVID-19 situation is bringing stress and uncertainty for families; however, we are here to provide support.
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March 1, 2020
WithinReach is Hiring a Family Resource Navigator!
This person will serve as the first point of contact for Skagit County families seeking information about local resources and supports.
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February 24, 2020
Advocating for Long-Term Health Solutions for Families
The Help Me Grow Washington network advocates for long-lasting health solutions so that all children, families and communities may flourish.
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Webinar
February 24, 2020
Help Me Grow System Overview
Learn about Help Me Grow Washington with WithinReach’s Chief Strategy Officer, Sharon Beaudoin, and Public Health-Seattle & King County’s Strategic Advisor for Help Me Grow, Marcy Miller.
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Event
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05/11/2020 9:00 am 05/13/2020 5:00 pm
11th Annual Help Me Grow National Forum
Please note: the Help Me Grow National Forum slated for May 11 through 13 in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been cancelled.
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Video
February 1, 2020
Finding help is hard. We make it easy.
We help people across the state navigate complex health and social service systems.
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Newsletter
January 24, 2020
January 2020 Making Connections
Learn more about how we gained traction for Help Me Grow Washington – a coordinated resource grid of community services and supports – in the last legislative session.
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Blog
January 10, 2020
Help Me Grow: A Nationwide Movement
Dr. Paul Dworkin from Help Me Grow National talks about the Help Me Grow model and its role in early childhood system building.
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Newsletter
October 24, 2019
October 2019 Making Connections
Learn more about investments to expand Help Me Grow work across the state and better connect underserved families to health and social service resources.
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