CDC developmental milestones, Milestone Moments booklet, Milestone Moments Tracker App, handouts, social communication, and growth charts are a resource for families with information about how to track children’s development through the early years, and it provides families with information to promote healthy development as well as understanding when to seek help.
Learn the Signs, Act Early (LTSAE) offers information on early signs of delays as well as training and resources to help families, healthcare providers, early educators, WIC staff, and home visitors support child development (birth-5).
LTSAE Free Resources includes free resources including free children’s books available to increase communication with families about understanding development and providing resources to families about developmental concerns.
MN Department of Health
Follow Along Program (Minnesota FAP) is a FREE resource for MN families to support their child’s early development. The FAP sends questionnaires to families at periodic developmental milestones with resources to promote healthy development.
Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) is a family education program that is available for families with children from birth to age 5 and provides education and support to empower families to provide supportive learning environments in their homes.
Minnesota’s Part C Central Directory is a federally required Part C Central Resource Directory for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with disabilities and their families.
Preschool Development Grant is designed to support the coordination of education and care systems statewide.
Help Me Grow
Help Me Grow MN is a program in partnership with the Department of Education, MN Department of Health, and MN Department of Human Services with resources for parents to understand typical development. 1-866-693-GROW (4769)
The Parenting Resource Center serves people in southeastern Minnesota intending to provide resources, services, and education to support families' health.
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, Milestone Moments Tracker App , handouts, social communication, and growth charts are a resource for families with information about how to track children’s development through the early years, and it provides families with information to promote healthy development as well as understanding when to seek help.