Help Me Grow - Long Island

06/07/2024

Join Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County for their Fruit and Veggie Prescription! Discover the importance of nutrition for you and your family while enjoying FREE locally-grown fruits and vegetables. 🍎🥕 🥦 Plus, you can earn $15 just for learning how to lead a healthier lifestyle!

📍 Thera Farms, 1705 Brentwood Rd, Brentwood, NY 11717
📅 Thursdays at 10:00-11:00 AM

For more info, please email [email protected] or call 631-759-4985
https://buff.ly/45fyLIb

06/06/2024

Our Mobile Food Assistance Unit (MFAU) June schedule has arrived! 🌞

MFAU is hitting the road to providing information, referrals, and emergency food to Long Island communities. Share this schedule with your neighbors! 🫶

06/06/2024

YOU MATTER EVERYDAY. YOU ARE NOT ALONE.

Postpartum Resource Center of New York is here to help you get to the help and local resources you need. Free support from Mom Peer Coaches and Dads on Call Phone Support is available to New York moms to be, moms, dads and families for free with our Parental Mental Health Peer Support Program.

Contact us: Free, confidential, judgement-free zone with support from those who have been there.

CHECK OUT FREE VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUPS. Here's a list of support groups you may want to join this week.

YOU WILL FEEL BETTER AND BE WELL WITH HELP.
For more information/to register for any groups to get Zoom links and for more local resources including groups/counseling and medication management and more support help contact: Postpartum Resource Center of New York's State-wide Toll Free Helpline: 1-855-631-0001 or www.postpartumny.org/email

The Postpartum Resource Center of New York is here to help you get to the help and resources you need. We are not a 24 hour/7 day a week hotline but here are resources that are available with someone to talk to and for help all of the time.

Call or Text Now. To talk with someone now or at anytime:
– National Maternal Mental Health Hotline 24/7 Call or text 1-833-852-6262 (1-833-TLC-MAMA)
– 24/7 Help is available to talk with someone now at Crisis Lifeline Call/Text 988
Need Help Now? Dial 988 or text Got5 to 741741

06/06/2024

06/05/2024

📣 Attention all working families! Need help with child care expenses? The Child Care Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to aid with the child care costs.

Complete your eligibility screening today to see what support you can receive!

For any inquiries, reach out to [email protected].
https://buff.ly/3VuJlb3

06/04/2024

Mark your calendars! Enjoy this FREE community event for the whole family. There will be entertainment , music, and so much more!

See the flyer for more details 📋

05/23/2024

Interested in learning about your parenting style? Join Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County for their free virtual program about parenting young children and what styles may work for you!

📅 Tuesday, June 4 6:30-7:30pm EST
📍 Please register in advance: https://buff.ly/4buIFaX

05/08/2024

There are ways to help little ones build school readiness skills on the go. Caring adults can help children thrive in school and life using these new resources: https://m.sesame.org/schoolreadyfb.

04/30/2024

Celebrate Children's Dental Health Month with the Give Kids a Smile Event hosted by the Suffolk County Dental Society GKAS . Discover the importance of oral health while receiving a free dental examination, goodie bag, and complimentary admission to the Long Island Aquarium. Don't miss out!
Children 1-17 MUST be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

📍 Long Island Aquarium 431 East Main Street, Riverhead, NY 11901
📅 Saturday, May 4th, 2024 from 10am to 3pm
📋 Register by filling out this form: https://buff.ly/4df319t

04/24/2024

Join us for a fun-filled morning at our Books, Balls, and Blocks event! Let your little ones explore and play at our activity stations while you celebrate their developmental progress by completing a quick screening. 📚 ⚽ Our team will review the results with you and offer information and referrals if needed. Join us for a day of growth and support!

📅 Date: Monday, May 6, 2024
🕥 Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

📍 Location: Great Neck Library Parkville Branch in the Programming Room
📋 To register: Use this link https://buff.ly/3xUHbYy

Don't miss your chance to join in on the fun and learning! For more information, contact the Help Me Grow team at 516-548-8924 or email [email protected]. See you there!

04/23/2024

These activities engage young children with the natural world and help boost key areas of development at the same time.

04/23/2024

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04/18/2024

Latina Moms Connect, Inc. is having an event to grow support for families with children of different abilities, providing a safe space to share experiences, discuss challenges, and celebrate successes. Click this link to RSVP for the April 24th event!

Hear from moms and professionals about successes and challenges faced in the Latino community in parenting children with different abilities. Escuche a mamás y profesionales sobre los éxitos y desafíos que enfrenta la comunidad latina en la crianza de niños con diferentes capacidades.

04/03/2024

One of my Sesame Street friends reminded me that it is Autism Awareness Day! We are so happy that Julia is a part of our family. Have a great day and know that everyone is loved and appreciated on our street.

04/02/2024

Important News! The US Department of Education has found New York State falling short in meeting the requirements for early Intervention services. Read more about their latest findings.
https://buff.ly/4cDBQVu
In the mean time, don't forget to check out the Kids Can't Wait NYS Campaign and see what you can do to send out the message: Kids can't wait for these services! ⏳
https://buff.ly/3J3rIaV

03/22/2024

03/20/2024

Hey Wyandanch and Bellport parents! Join 'Boss Babies' by Smart Start Suffolk - a free program focusing on maternal health and kindergarten readiness. Scan the QR code to sign up and learn more!

03/16/2024

Join us for our Dads Support Group!

Our online groups are here to help you connect with other dads who have newborns up to toddlers. Our groups allow you to talk and listen to other dads as they process their experiences. Whether you are going through stress, feeling overwhelmed as you adjust to parenting, or trying to figure out how best to support your partner, our groups are here for you. You will learn about helpful tools/resources and realize you are not alone.

Learn more and register at bit.ly/FindSupportGroup!

03/12/2024

The BFREE: Breastfeeding Resiliency, Engagement, and Empowerment team is offering FREE, virtual breastfeeding support groups. These sessions will be conducted with bilingual lactation professionals. More info can be found on the flyer below.
https://buff.ly/3v62ANw

03/10/2024

In collaboration with NYSCHECK we are looking for parent ambassadors (of young children ages 0-5) in the Wyandanch area to join our Photovoice project. This project aims to provide you with a platform to highlight the environmental challenges in your community that affect your children. By using photography, you can help drive necessary change in your community! 📸 🌼

For more info, please reach out to [email protected]

03/09/2024

Join Sun River Health's Community Baby Shower for valuable information on healthy pregnancy, breastfeeding, and more! Don't miss out on gifts, raffles, and lunch. Contact 631-854-4023 to register. 🍼 👶

03/09/2024

¿Preguntas sobre la lactancia? El equipo de .Coalition tiene respuestas!

Asista a los grupos de apoyo virtuales sobre lactancia, son gratuitos y dirigidos por profesionales bilingües en lactancia.¡Únase mañana jueves para nuestra sesión en inglés a las 12:00 pm! Conéctese por teléfono al +1-646-568-7788 (ID de la reunión: 923 0683 0122, código: 1) o en línea con Zoom: http://bit.ly/BFREElactationsupport

03/09/2024

YOU MATTER EVERYDAY. YOU ARE NOT ALONE.

Postpartum Resource Center of New York is here to help you get to the help and local resources you need. Free support from Mom Peer Coaches and Dads on Call Phone Support is available to New York moms to be, moms, dads and families for free with our Parental Mental Health Peer Support Program.

Contact us: Free, confidential, judgement-free zone with support from those who have been there.

CHECK OUT FREE VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUPS. Here's a list of support groups you may want to join this week.

YOU WILL FEEL BETTER AND BE WELL WITH HELP.
For more information/to register for any groups to get Zoom links and for more local resources including groups/counseling and medication management and more support help contact: Postpartum Resource Center of New York's State-wide Toll Free Helpline: 1-855-631-0001 or www.postpartumny.org/email

The Postpartum Resource Center of New York is here to help you get to the help and resources you need. We are not a 24 hour/7 day a week hotline but here are resources that are available with someone to talk to and for help all of the time.

Call or Text Now. To talk with someone now or at anytime:
– National Maternal Mental Health Hotline 24/7 Call or text 1-833-852-6262 (1-833-TLC-MAMA)
– 24/7 Help is available to talk with someone today at Crisis Lifeline Call/Text 988
Need Help Now? Dial 988 or text Got5 to 741741

03/09/2024

Questions about breastfeeding? The .Coalition Team has answers!

Attend a free virtual lactation support group led by bilingual lactation professionals TOMORROW! Join us for our English session at 12pm! Join by phone +1-646-568-7788 (Meeting ID: 923 0683 0122, Passcode: 1) or on Zoom online: http://bit.ly/BFREElactationsupport

03/09/2024

¡Sun River Health organiza un Baby Shower comunitario para bebés! Aprenda más sobre tener un embarazo saludable, amamantamiento, parto y otros consejos para padres. ¡Regalos, rifas y almuerzo serán proporcionados! 🍼 👶
Para inscribirse, por favor póngase en contacto con 631-854-4023