I called Help Me Grow Florida because my four-year-old son, Oliver was having behavioral problems at school. His teachers complained that he was biting and hitting other children. At home, I also noticed that loud noises seemed to bother him a lot. HMGF conducted a free developmental screening and helped...

When my baby Mia started to lose weight because she struggled to eat, I knew it was time to ask for help. Help Me Grow Florida referred Mia to a pediatric feeding and swallowing program. The HMGF Care Coordinator patiently explained how feeding therapy could work hand-in-hand with Mia’s pediatrician...

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...

Thinking about Help Me Grow Florida brings tears to my eyes. I was in a very dark place when I first called 2-1-1 for help. I was homeless and about to have a baby. When I spoke to the HMGF Care Coordinator, she immediately started trying to identify resources that...

I’ve always thought my son David was perfect, so I was shocked when his pediatrician referred him to Help Me Grow Florida for a free, developmental screening. I was so sure that David was fine that I declined the free screening. The HMGF Care Coordinator called back every few weeks...