Oswego County Help Me Grow

06/10/2026

📝 We Need Your Input!

What services and supports are missing for families in our community?

By taking a few minutes to complete our Environmental Screening Questionnaire, you'll help us better understand the needs of local families and identify gaps in services. Your feedback will help guide future planning and connect families with the resources they need most.

The questionnaire covers important areas including:
🏠 Housing
💼 Education & Employment
👨‍👩‍👧 Family Life
❤️ Child & Family Health
💰 Economics & Finances
🏘️ Community Resources

Every response helps paint a clearer picture of what families in our community are experiencing. Together, we can advocate for better support, stronger resources, and positive change.

Thank you for helping us build a stronger, healthier community for children and families! 💙

Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdIWEiIuGqncUHYV61xDDUl-ARCnnaKVRWhzEBnvV7sxWqQLA/viewform?usp=dialog

06/09/2026

Did you know that Oswego County Help Me Grow now offers in-person appointments for families with children ages 0–5?

We've created a welcoming family space in our office where children can play with toys while caregivers meet one-on-one with our Help Me Grow Coordinator. Whether you have questions about your child's development, need help finding resources, or just aren't sure where to start, we're here to help.

During your 30-minute appointment, we'll:
✅ Complete developmental screenings (ASQ-3 and ASQ)
✅ Review your child's results together
✅ Provide developmental activities to use at home
✅ Connect your family with referrals and resources that fit your needs

We can help connect families to more than 150 local programs and services, including:
• Child care and early education
• Developmental evaluations and supports
• Parenting resources
• Housing assistance
• Mental health services
• Financial support programs
• Basic needs assistance
• Recreational activities and programs for children
• And much more!

If your family could use a little extra support, we're here to help.

Schedule your appointment today:
https://calendly.com/oswegocountyeca-icpoc/30min

05/13/2026

📣 Calling all Oswego County organizations & agencies! 📣

If your program serves pregnant women, new caregivers, or families with children ages 0–5, we invite you to be included in the Oswego County Help Me Grow Resource & Service Directory.

This directory helps connect families across Oswego County with the programs, supports, and services they need to help children thrive.

We are currently updating our listings and want to make sure your information is accurate and up to date!

👉 Please complete this quick form to be included or update your current listing: https://forms.gle/xSd2en71is4pkVUh6

Your work matters, and this is one more way we can make sure families can find you.

Thank you for all you do to support young children and caregivers across our community 💛

05/04/2026

💛 Are you expecting or raising a child ages 0–5 in Oswego County? You’re not alone, and you don’t have to figure it all out by yourself.

Oswego County Help Me Grow is here to support YOU.

Whether you need help finding resources like child care, diapers, food, clothing, transportation, or developmental support, we connect you to local resources that fit your family’s needs. And we don’t stop there; we follow up to make sure you actually get connected and help troubleshoot any barriers along the way.

✨ We also offer FREE developmental check-ins for children ages 2 months to 5 years.

These quick, parent-completed questionnaires can be completed right on your phone and help you understand if your child is on track in skill areas like:
✔️ Communication
✔️ Fine Motor
✔️ Gross Motor
✔️ Personal-Social
✔️ Social-Emotional
✔️ Problem Solving

If you ever have concerns, we’ll help you take the next steps and advocate for your child, because you know your child best.

👉 Like our page to stay connected, access resources, and get support when you need it most.

04/21/2026

Calling all new and expecting moms 🤍
We’re launching something special: the Developmental Passport Program — and we’re looking for a small group of moms to help us build it from the ground up.
This program is designed to help you track your child’s development from ages 0–5 in a simple, meaningful way. Think of it as a “passport” that follows your child’s growth, milestones, and progress over time.
Here’s the important part:
We’re creating this WITH moms, not just for moms.
If you join, you’ll:
• Help shape what goes into the passport (what you love, what you’d change)
• Track your child’s milestones in an easy, organized way
• Complete short developmental screenings every few months
• Play a role in improving early childhood tools for other families
We’re starting with a small pilot group of about 100–200 moms, so spots will be limited.
If you’re pregnant or have a newborn and want to be part of something meaningful (and actually useful), we’d love to have you.
👉 Fill out the interest form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOFXCe7OB4B2AJ3v0X8iSBQg4AP_T32FBZoeP7oKdYxJWDPA/viewform?usp=publish-editor
Feel free to share this with another mom who might want to join 💛

04/09/2026

🌟 Calling All Parent Leaders in Oswego County! 🌟

Do you have a child (or children) ages 0–5 and a passion for making a difference for families in our community? The Oswego County Early Childhood Alliance (OCECA) is looking for parent leaders who want to volunteer their time, share their lived experience, and help improve supports for young children and caregivers across Oswego County.

We’re forming a Parent Advisory Council made up of parents and caregivers who want their voices heard and want to help shape programs, policies, and priorities that impact families like yours.

🧡 Who we’re hoping to include: one parent from each school district as well as a parent who homeschools, totaling 10 parent leaders across Oswego County.

Once the group is formed, we’ll meet for introductions and work together to choose a monthly meeting time that works best for everyone.

✨ No special experience needed; your voice as a parent is what matters most.

👉 Interested? Apply today: https://forms.gle/9rirELJG35MxsMKZ7

Please feel free to share this post with other parents who might be interested. Together, we can make Oswego County an even better place to raise young children. 💛

03/31/2026