Help Me Grow

Early Identification and Support for Young Children

Connecting Families to Early Childhood Support

Help Me Grow is a FREE referral service that helps connect families to critical developmental resources for children from birth through age five.

Offered by Burlington United Methodist Family Services, Help Me Grow works to identify children who may be at risk for developmental delays and link families to the services and support they need as early as possible.

Early identification and connection can make a meaningful difference in a child’s growth, development, and long-term success.

Overview of Services

How Help Me Grow Works

Help Me Grow supports both families and medical providers by offering:

Referral Line
Families and providers can access expert guidance and receive referrals to community resources that support healthy early childhood development.

Developmental Screening
Help Me Grow offers the Ages and Stages Screening Questionnaire – 3 (ASQ-3™), a trusted developmental screening tool that helps identify potential concerns in young children.

  • Endorsed by the West Virginia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics
  • Available upon request

Program Details

A Trusted, Statewide Program

Help Me Grow is part of a national program designed to connect families to local resources right here in West Virginia.

The program is funded by the Office of Maternal, Child and Family Health through the West Virginia Home Visitation Program, ensuring families receive reliable, evidence-based support.

Who Can Use Help Me Grow?

Help Me Grow is available to:

  • Parents and caregivers of children birth through age five
  • Medical providers seeking developmental resources for families
  • Families with questions or concerns about a child’s development

Services are free, voluntary, and focused on supporting families without judgment.

Get in Touch

Contact Information

For more information about Help Me Grow, please contact:

Ashleigh E. McKinsey
Help Me Grow Navigator
aemckinsey@bumfs.org