Ross County Help Me Grow/Early Intervention

04/23/2026

📚🌍 World Book Day: A New Chapter for Ross County Readers

For nearly 20 years, United Way of Ross County has proudly funded and administered the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, delivering free books each month to thousands of local children.

Today, we’re celebrating World Book Day by launching our new Imagination Library Book Re‑Share Program! We’re now collecting gently used Imagination Library books to give them a second life in the hands of families across our community.

If your child has outgrown their favorites, consider passing them forward. Together, we can spark imagination, grow young readers, and keep the joy of books moving through Ross County.

04/23/2026

Parents and caregivers are invited to attend an upcoming Parent Advocacy Training hosted by the Ohio Children's Trust Fund, part of the Ohio Department of Children & Youth, in partnership with the Southeast Prevention Council. The training will be presented by Professor Jen Newton, PHD.

Attendees will learn practical ways to manage stress, advocate for their children, and support their well-being. Parents and caregivers who attend will also receive a $10 stipend.

04/23/2026

Register/RSVP to our next Ross County Sibs event. Contact Kristen Smith at krsmith@rossdd.org.

04/23/2026

Join us for an unforgettable summer! This year we have partnered with OUC to put on a fun and engaging summer camp!

Enrollment is open now!
Email Bri at brimcintosh@rosscountyymca.org for more information!

04/16/2026

🌟 Early Intervention Success: Livvy’s Journey

We love being able to share a success story, especially when the kiddo is still thriving in our Ross County Help Me Grow/Early Intervention program!

Meet Olivia, or Livvy for short. She was born with torticollis and later developed plagiocephaly, requiring a cranial helmet earlier in life. Due to limited access to local therapy options, she missed some developmental milestones by a couple of months. She just needed a little extra support to catch up.

Within weeks of starting services, changes were very noticeable. When she began the EI program, Livvy was sensitive to textures. She avoided putting pressure on her hands, didn’t enjoy unfamiliar textures, and struggled with certain sensory experiences. Like many toddlers, she was also a little clumsy and hesitant to explore her environment.

Ms. Cailyn was Livvy’s EI support, and they always look forward to their meetings. Through community outings, tactile play, and other fun activities, Livvy gained confidence, strength, and curiosity. She learned that it was okay to try new things- even when they felt unfamiliar at first.

Today, Livvy is a confident toddler who is willing to try just about anything. Her growth has been nothing short of amazing.

We are so grateful for Early Intervention and the dedicated professionals who help children like Olivia reach their full potential. Livvy’s journey is a reminder that early support truly makes a lifelong difference. 💛

04/16/2026

Way to go Olivia ❤️

🌟 Early Intervention Success: Livvy’s Journey

We love being able to share a success story, especially when the kiddo is still thriving in our Ross County Help Me Grow/Early Intervention program!

Meet Olivia, or Livvy for short. She was born with torticollis and later developed plagiocephaly, requiring a cranial helmet earlier in life. Due to limited access to local therapy options, she missed some developmental milestones by a couple of months. She just needed a little extra support to catch up.

Within weeks of starting services, changes were very noticeable. When she began the EI program, Livvy was sensitive to textures. She avoided putting pressure on her hands, didn’t enjoy unfamiliar textures, and struggled with certain sensory experiences. Like many toddlers, she was also a little clumsy and hesitant to explore her environment.

Ms. Cailyn was Livvy’s EI support, and they always look forward to their meetings. Through community outings, tactile play, and other fun activities, Livvy gained confidence, strength, and curiosity. She learned that it was okay to try new things- even when they felt unfamiliar at first.

Today, Livvy is a confident toddler who is willing to try just about anything. Her growth has been nothing short of amazing.

We are so grateful for Early Intervention and the dedicated professionals who help children like Olivia reach their full potential. Livvy’s journey is a reminder that early support truly makes a lifelong difference. 💛

04/16/2026

Don't forget tonight's support group! See you at 6pm.

04/16/2026

Get ready for some adorable fun at the library! Join us to meet real baby chicks up close that have just hatched.

📅 Thursday, April 16
⏰ 4:30 PM
📍 Northside Branch
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All Ages Welcome

Bring the whole family and enjoy this sweet, hands-on experience!

04/13/2026

04/13/2026

Reminder this Thursday The Landrum Youth Empowerment Center at 6pm. Join us for our next Parent to Parent Support Group. We will have special guest OhioRISE in attendance to learn more and answer all of your questions. We look foward to seeing everyone.

04/13/2026

Join us April 27th for two parent listening sessions at 12pm and 2pm at the Chillicothe and Ross County Public Library, Annex Room D. Participants will receive a $25 gift card as a thank you.

This is a great opportunity for parents of kiddos who receive supoort from any of the following Pioneer, JFS, Juvenile Court, Health District, ADAMH Board, United Way, Big Brothers/Big Sisters Head Start, etc to give us feedback on services and how we can improve and fill in the gaps in Ross County.

11/20/2025

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