Helping kids get the best possible start.

90% of brain development happens by age 5. Help Me Grow Porter County is your go-to support during this crucial time of childhood.

Who we are?

Help Me Grow Porter County is dedicated to ensuring that all children have the best possible start in life.

By connecting families to essential health and developmental resources, we take a comprehensive approach to building an early childhood support system in our community.

What Does Help Me Grow Do?

Early Developmental Screenings

Identify potential concerns early and connect with intervention services

Parent Support & Education

Access expert parenting advice, free resources, and community connections

Local Resource Navigation

Find healthcare providers, early learning programs, and special education services

Advocacy & Awareness

Work with partners to build a stronger, more connected early childhood system

What does success look like

Every child deserves to reach their full potential. By organizing community resources like health care, early learning, nutrition, and parent support, we can build a strong foundation during the critical early years of brain development.

An unorganized system creates barriers for families and service providers, leading to long-term impacts on children’s well-being. A well-structured approach helps identify concerns early and connect families to resources, ensuring children thrive.

By collaborating with families and leveraging community strengths, we can create a comprehensive system that supports young children’s optimal development and sets them up for success.

What does success look like

The Big Four

Help Me Grow’s Four Core Components

Centralized Access Point

We provide families with a single point of contact to access a wide range of services and support, simplifying the process of finding assistance.

Child Health Care Provider Outreach

We collaborate with health care providers to promote early detection and intervention, ensuring that developmental concerns are identified and addressed promptly.

Community Outreach

Through active engagement with community organizations, we raise awareness about child development and the importance of early screening.

Data Collection and Analysis

We collect and analyze data to identify gaps in services and improve the system of care for children and families.

Testimonials

“It was so good meeting with you. You made me feel a lot better hearing what you have gone through with your own son as well. We’ve gotta stick together!”

Olivia

mom of 3

“At Kidworks, LLC, we are proud to collaborate with Help Me Grow Porter County, an incredible early intervention resource center. Their dedicated team has been a valuable support system for families, offering personalized guidance and resources for children’s developmental needs. With their expertise and compassionate approach, Help Me Grow Porter County helps ensure that every child reaches their full potential, providing essential services that make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and their families. We highly recommend their services to anyone in need of early intervention support.”

Colleen

Administrative Coordinator - Kidworks LLC

“Help Me Grow has been an incredible resource for us at the Duneland Early Learning HUB, especially during our HUB Care Team sessions. Families have the opportunity to meet with our teachers every Friday to discuss and track their goals, as well as receive support strategies from our team. We are always excited to share information about Help Me Grow with our families, connecting them with valuable resources in Porter County. Additionally, Help Me Grow has been a great partner, visiting our Birth-To-School center to talk with families about the community resources they offer. We are so fortunate to have Help Me Grow as part of our community and to be able to offer these services to our HUB families.”

Allison

Birth to School Instructional Lead - Duneland Early Learning HU

A better future starts with Help Me Grow.

Call Help Me Grow today to access free tools, expert guidance, and local programs designed to help your child thrive because every child deserves the best start in life!