Help Me Grow Alaska is a program under the umbrella of the All Alaska Pediatric Partnership. They are dedicated to promoting healthy child development by providing support and information to families and organizations. HMG’s call center is staffed by family support specialists who can answer questions and help you move forward (1-833-HMG-ALASKA). Their services are available to all Alaska families at no cost and regardless of insurance status. This is a great place to start if you have any questions about your child’s development, or just want to learn more.
Here are some digital resources compiled by Help Me Grow Alaska about Developmental Milestones worth checking out:
Developmental Screening
- Learn about and take the free Ages & Stages Questionnaire here
- Talk with a Family Support Specialist: 1-833-HMG-ALASKA
Child Health & Development:
- American Academy of Pediatrics (Site for Parents): healthychildren.org
- CDC Child Development: www.cdc.gov/actearly
- Protecting your baby from infectious diseases: www.shotbyshot.org
Social & Emotional Resources:
- First Year Baby Book and Discovering Feelings Booklet for Infants/Toddlers: www.ecmhc.org/baby_books.html
- Tips for Challenging Behaviors: headstartinclusion.org/challenging
