Help Me Grow Maine is a free statewide service connecting families with children birth to age 8 to child development resources, free developmental screenings, and community services. Multilingual support available.
Who can use this?
Free for all families with children birth to age 8 and pregnant individuals. No income requirements.
About this resource
Help Me Grow Maine is a free service linking families and professionals to information, tools, and resources supporting child development from birth to age 8. During a call, a Family Support Specialist connects you with information about child development, pregnancy, and community resources, and offers free developmental screening. Follow-up is provided at 5, 25, and 60 business days to ensure connections were made.
Services offered
- Free developmental screenings
- Child development information
- Community resource referrals
- Pregnancy support connections
- Multilingual family support
What to expect
Call 211 and select option 5 to speak with a Family Support Specialist. They will assess your needs and connect you with local resources. Follow-up calls ensure you received help.
What to bring
No documents needed to call. Have your child's age and any developmental concerns ready to discuss.