Docs for Tots has compiled these virtual resources for children and parents.
fun activities to promote development
apps for parents to track development and milestones
access to online classes and activities for children and parents
Learn more about additional supports available to Long Island families with children ages 0-5 through the Help Me Grow – Long Island (HMG-LI) partnership, and get community service updates during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Developmental Activities
Long Island families can complete a developmental or social emotional screen online, and review results with a HMG-LI Family Resource Specialist.
Help Me Grow – Long Island is a proud partner of Bright By Text, a texting service that provides free tips, information, and resources to help all parents and caregivers give every child a bright beginning. In addition to receiving expert content from partners like PBS, Vroom, and Sesame Street, Long Islanders that sign up for the service will now also receive information about local resources and opportunities from Help Me Grow – Long Island. Messages are available in English and Spanish!
You can sign up for Bright By Text by texting “HMG” to 274448 or by filling out the form at this link.See our partnership announcement here.
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