Getting started.
Who this helps
Free for all families with children birth to age 8 and pregnant individuals. No income requirements.
How to get started
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.
How they can help.
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.
- Free developmental screenings
- Child development information
- Community resource referrals
- Pregnancy support connections
- Multilingual family support
What to have ready.
Have your child's age and any developmental concerns ready to discuss.