Child Development
Help Me Grow
Questions about your child's behavior, development, childcare, preschool, parent support, playgroups, basic needs, etc.?
Contact a care coordinator for answers!
Contact: Call or text 844.464.0005 or fill out this form.
Early On
Serves families with children ages birth-three who may have concerns about their child's development. Free assessment and coaching.
https://www.kresa.org/page/328
Contact: 269.250.9649 or fill out this form.
Seeds for Success
Free program for all pregnant moms and families with children ages 0-5, including: developmental screenings, parent education, referrals to resource connections and community playgroups.
https://www.kresa.org/seedsforsuccess
Contact: 269.250.9647
PET (Preprimary Evaluation Team)
Developmental assessment and planning for children (ages birth-6) who reside within a KRESA school district: Climax-Scotts, Comstock, Galesburg-Augusta, Gull Lake, Kalamazoo, Parchment, Portage, Schoolcraft, or Vicksburg.
https://www.kresa.org/domain/55
Contact: Felicia Burnette 269.250.9670 or fill out this form (en español)
Michigan Alliance for Families
Information, support & education for families who have children who receive (or may be eligible to receive) special education services.
https://www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/
Contact: Bethann Robins, 269.365.526 or bethann@michiganallianceforfamilies.org
Lending Hands
Borrow home medical equipment for free. Located at 2403 Helen Ave. Portage, MI.
http://www.lendinghandsmi.org/
Contact: Lucinda Stenson, 269.567.4381 or info@lendinghandsmi.org
Mi Kids Matter Website
Information and resources for families about child development, prenatal to pre K.
State of Michigan Special Education
Information about special education for parents and families.