Resources
Help Me Grow Western NY
Help Me Grow Western New York serves the families of children ages 0-5 years-old in the eight counties of WNY.
Help Me Grow is a FREE resource connecting families to community resources and child development information. The following services are offered:
- Information on general child development and parenting topics
- Referrals to community resources, such as early intervention agencies, family therapy, literacy support, mentoring and tutoring programs, parenting classes, recreational opportunities, and much more!
- Developmental screening questionnaires, the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ), for children ages 0-65 months (approx. 5.5 years)
- Care coordination to ensure that families successfully connect with resources
- Partnerships with service providers and child health providers
Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS)
To receive reports of child abuse or neglect, to report child abuse or neglect, and directions for accessing the OCFS website you can call the toll-free telephone number (1-800-342-3720) or click on the link below to access in English or Spanish.