Encouraging Healthy Development

Healthy development can be supported through various strategies at different ages and stages.

Learn strategies

Child peeking out of blanket.

For Parents

Child Development Articles and Resources in MN

Informational briefs about healthy development as well as early intervention services that are available for eligible children.

Read Articles

Videos

YouTube videos on development from birth to five.

Watch Videos

Resource Directory

A complete listing of programs and organizations in Minnesota that provide services for young children with developmental delays and disabilities and their families.

Find Resources

Glossary of Terms

Are you confused by some of the terms used on this website?

View Glossary

For Professionals

Screening Process and Locations

Make sense of the various screening and evaluation practices in Minnesota.

View Screening and Locations

Discussing Developmental Concerns with Parents

Learn tips for discussing developmental concerns with parents.

View Discussing Developmental Concerns with Parents

Diagnosed Conditions Affecting Development

Learn which diagnosed physical or mental conditions have a high probability of resulting in a significant level of developmental delay.

Diagnosed Conditions Affecting Development

Request Presentation

Request a presentation about Help Me Grow.

Request Presentation

minnesota icon

About Help Me Grow

Help Me Grow has many resources about the development of young children for parents and professionals. These resources include information on developmental milestones, YouTube videos, caregiver strategies to support development, screening and evaluation, and how to talk about developmental concerns.

check icon

After Referral

After referring a child, the family will be contacted by the local school program to arrange for a screening or evaluation to determine if a child is eligible for infant and toddler intervention or preschool special education services.

Eligible children receive free services
regardless of:

  • Income
  • Immigration status