Write a commentThe Oswego County Help Me Grow resource for children from birth to age five and their caregivers was described to members of the Oswego Rotary Club recently by Emma Sanford, Help Me Grow coordinator and Sidney Carter, Early Childhood Alliance coordinator.
Both organizations are components of Integrated Community Planning of Oswego County, Inc. (ICPOC) The guests were introduced by Rotarian Jeff Weigand.
According to the ICPOC website, their leadership team is drawn from: Oswego County Early Childhood Alliance, Integrated Community Planning of Oswego County Inc., New York State Office of Child and Family Services, CiTi BOCES, the Richard S. Shineman Foundation, Oswego County Opportunities, Oswego County Government, United Way of Greater Oswego County, Junio Pediatrics, Reach CNY, Oswego County Health Department, Oswego City-County Youth Bureau, Fulton City School District, the Health Foundation for Western and Central New York, Catholic Charities of Oswego County, ConnextCare, Oswego YMCA, Oswego County Health Department, and Oswego Health.
The objectives and goals of the Early Childhood Alliance and its component agencies is to foster wellness, parent support, school readiness, advocacy and funding, and early learning and care.
Oswego County Help Me Grow was initiated by the Oswego County Early Childhood Alliance, dedicated to empowering parents and nurturing children to achieve their fullest potential. As a resource for parents and caregivers, Help Me Grow facilitates connections to community resources and services, offers education on child development, and conducts developmental screenings for children from birth to age five.
The Help Me Grow initiative has been established in several regions of New York State as well as other location across the country.
The experiences and data collected through Help Me Grow will identify gaps in resources and services in the community as well as barriers families face when trying to connect with community assets. Help Me Grow staff collaborate closely with the 211 resource and referral hotline to ensure that families receive comprehensive support and guidance on children’s growth and community agency referrals.
Caregivers of eligible children may request information and enrollment procedures from OswegoCountyHMG@ICPOC.org or 315-343-2344, Ext. 114
Anyone interested in becoming a Rotarian or to learn more about Rotary’s humanitarian work around the world and in the community is invited to attend a meeting of the Oswego Rotary Club any Tuesday at noon at Bishop’s Commons. The building is fully accessible with convenient parking. Visiting Rotarians and guests are welcome and may reserve lunch by contacting TGorman13126@Gmail.com.
