When I called Help Me Grow Florida, our family was going through a really rough time. My daughter had been incarcerated, so I became the full-time caregiver for my three-year-old grandson, Julio. I was also experiencing financial problems due to a death in the family. The HMGF Care Coordinator referred us to a family stabilization unit that assisted with food, clothing, hygiene products, and Julio’s birthday gifts. The Care Coordinator also offered a free developmental screening to Julio, and it indicated a concern with his speech development. Thanks to HMGF, Julio started receiving services through FDLRS Child Find a month later. HMGF brought peace of mind to our whole family during one of the most stressful periods of our lives.
