Washington County Help Me Grow

Unlock your child's potential for a brighter future by completing their developmental screening. The Sparkler app sparks healthy learning and development in children from birth through 5. This is FREE for Ohio families; visit www.helpmegrow.org/asq or see flyer below for more information.

National Home Visiting Week (NHVW) takes place April 21-25, 2025, an observance to celebrate and recognize home visitors and the positive impact they make on maternal and child health outcomes.

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Track a child's development with the ASQ Online using the Sparkler: Play for Parenting App Families can use the Sparkler: Play for Parenting app to track their child’s development. The Sparkler app gives Ohio families access to the mobile Ages and ...

Have you heard about Sparkler? It is a free mobile app for families with children 0-5 and programs serving those families, available in English and Spanish, for iOS and Android. Sparkler offers the mobile Ages & Stages Questionnaires® (ASQ®). ASQs provide reliable, accurate developmental and social-emotional screening for children between 1 month and age 6. Learn more about the Sparkler app and ASQs at https://www.helpmegrow.org/asq

Our Community Baby Shower is coming up June 1st from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Join us for a FREE, fun-filled, informative day to support expectant and new parents on their parenthood journey.

Washington Morgan Community Action is now accepting preschool applications for the 2024-2025 school year, which begins in August 2024. Get a jump on submitting your child's application today! Visit http://www.wmcap.org/headstart.html to print an application or complete the online application today. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Take Kids Fishing Day at Buckeye Park - Join us on Sept 16th!
To pre-register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-marietta-oh-take-kids-fishing-day-free-tickets-685064374987?aff=oddtdtcreator

Enroll your child today in our Head Start Program! Head Start is a free preschool program for eligible families. Early Head Start services are also available for pregnant women and children aged 0-3. Multiple locations are available throughout Washington and Morgan counties and home visits are available for enrolled students. Call 740-373-3745 or visit www.wmcap.org for more information. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Babies are drawn to water and quickly discover the fun of splashing it. To keep your new baby safe, protect against potential water hazards where you live and where you visit and never leave a baby unattended around water. Find more tips here on :

There will be a FREE Car Seat Check Event August 12th at the Marietta Fire Department, 301 Putnam Street from 10:30 am - 1:00 pm. Great opportunity to ensure that your child's car seat is right for them and installed properly.