Help Me Grow - Long Island

06/09/2025

Check out Suffolk County's Community Baby Shower Program this June!

04/30/2025

🤱✨ Looking for support on your breastfeeding journey? Join the Hempstead Lactation Support Group — a free, drop-in, in-person space to get advice, meet other parents, and share experiences!

🗓 1st Wednesday of Each Month from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Nassau County Department of Health, 40 Main St., Suite C, Hempstead, NY 11550

🗣 Sessions held in English & Spanish
📧 Email bfree@northwell.edu for more info

04/10/2025

Check out PSEG's spring updates and resources 🔆🌷🐝

☎️ If you need additional information, please call:
Consumer Advocacy Hotline: 631-744-3507- Monday- Friday between 8:30am-4:00pm
Customer Service: 1-800-490-0025 – Monday – Friday between 8:00am-8:00pm

04/06/2025

📚✨ Happy National Library Week! ✨📚

This week, celebrate by visiting your local library to discover exciting events and resources for your little ones.

📖 Why visit your library?
✅ Free books
✅ Fun activities & story hours
✅ A welcoming space for learning & play

03/31/2025

📢 Save the Date! 📢

"Being Awesome With Autism", an insightful seminar on autism awareness and education presented by the Nassau County Department of Human Services in partnership with Long Island University!

This seminar is designed for professionals and caregivers to gain essential knowledge and tools to support individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

📅 April 4, 2025 | 📍 Long Island University | ⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

03/24/2025

🚨 We're hiring!🚨

Docs for Tots is seeking a Program Manager to oversee and coordinate Help Me Grow Long Island's day-to-day operations. Please read the job description carefully and reach out with any questions!

📝 To apply please email a resume and cover letter to robin@docsfortots.org with “HMGLI Program Manager” in the subject line.

Docs for Tots is seeking a Program Manager to oversee and coordinate HMGLI’s day-to-day operations. Please read the job description carefully and reach out with any questions! To apply please email a resume and cover letter to robin@docsfortots.org with “HMGLI … Read More

03/20/2025

🚨 Exciting News🚨

The Kids Can't Wait NYS Campaign is celebrating a major step forward! The Senate has included the EI Reform bill and $250,000 to fund a comprehensive review of New York’s Early Intervention (EI) program. Plus, both the Senate and Assembly have included funding for an EI rate increase!

Register for the 2025 State Budget Action Update where they will provide updates on the state budget and how they are moving forward as a campaign and coalition. All are welcome!

📅 March 19th via Zoom with sessions at 12:00 PM and 6:30 PM
Click here 👉

03/18/2025

Community Baby Celebration🤰🍼 🐤

Join the Birth Justice Warriors, Harmony Healthcare, and more for a special celebration for pregnant women and families in Nassau County!

Don't miss out — RSVP now using the Google Form linked below! 🔗
https://buff.ly/CXbySM4

03/14/2025

🚨 Attention Parents and Caregivers! 🚨

Check out the latest Parent Talks from Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County. These sessions cover valuable tips and insights to help you navigate life with children. They're FREE and open to everyone!

📋 To join a class, please click on the link and register

https://buff.ly/jJEAq4i

03/13/2025

✨ Health & Resource Fair Tomorrow! ✨

📅 Friday, March 14th
⏰ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
📍 The Family Life Center, 20 Andrews Ave., Wyandanch, NY 11798

Come get free health screenings, immunizations, & HIV testing while connecting with community resources for employment, housing, and legal assistance! Plus, don’t miss out on hygiene giveaways from God’s Blessings Plan.

🦷 Dental & hearing screenings available—Call for an appointment!

For more info, contact the SCDHS Office of Minority Health at 📞 631-854-0378 or 📧 OMH@SUFFOLKCOUNTYNY.GOV

03/11/2025

Exciting news, Bright By Text is now Lantern! The name may have changed but Lantern will still provide free tips and events to parents and caregivers. 💡📱

https://buff.ly/fDoQyrA

02/24/2025

Join us in asking state legislators to include an increase in support for HMGNYS in the 2025 budget! Send your support here: https://buff.ly/3ESydPg

In the last two years, Help Me Grow NYS (HMGNYS) has supported more than 21,000 families and 23,000 children- ensuring children receive the developmental screenings, resources, and support they need to thrive.

With more support from NYS, more children, families, and communities will benefit from the services and partnership HMGNYS provides.

THE GAPS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT TODAY LIMIT OUR COLLECTIVE POTENTIAL FOR TOMORROW—SOCIALLY, ECONOMICALLY, COMPETITIVELY. OUR TEAM IS ADVOCATING FOR YOUNG CHILDREN AND HELPING TO ADVANCE THE SYSTEMIC CHANGES THAT WILL CREATE A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR EVERYONE. TOGETHER, WE CAN DEVELOP A GAME PL...