Help Me Grow-Ottawa

Help Me Grow-Ottawa Help Me Grow connects families with children from prenatal to age five to local Ottawa County Michigan resources. regarding yourself or others on this page.

Help Me Grow connects families with children birth through age five to free local resources helping children grow up healthy and ready to succeed in school. We’d love to have you participate so that we can better support you and your child. Some of the supports Help Me Grow provides include:

- Up-to-date information on childcare, kindergarten tips and free or low-cost quality preschool
- Free and convenient access to the nationally recognized Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) in English and Spanish to check-in on your child’s development
- Answers to prenatal and pregnancy questions
- Links to local playgroups, library happenings and other parenting resources including home visiting services

If you or your child’s teachers, caregivers, or doctors have concerns about your child’s behavior, development, learning or well-being, call 844-233-2244 or visit www.hmgottawa.org. We will connect you to helpful services and supports in your community. These materials were developed under a grant awarded by the Michigan Department of Education. This is an OFFICIAL page of the Ottawa Area Intermediate School District for all past, present, and future students; teachers; friends; business partners; and others who support the mission and vision of our school district. We welcome comments, including constructive criticism, but any comments on paid advertisements, boosted posts, or regular posts that are not related to the entire post will be removed. Endorsements and personal or company promotions are not permitted. The comments, ads and endorsements on this site by non-district commentators do not necessarily reflect the official views of OAISD. By using or accessing this page, you agree to comply with Facebook's Terms and Conditions. We will delete any content that is a violation of these terms or is contrary to our organization’s values. Obscenities, threats of violence, and unsolicited business promotions are not permitted and will be removed. Comments not related to the original posts in their entirety may also be deleted. We reserve the right to remove or ban any user for comments that violate our Terms of Use. By accessing, affiliating with, or commenting on this page, your identity may be visible to third parties not affiliated with OAISD. In addition, third parties may be able to access your profile and personal information. OAISD is not responsible for access to your identity, profile, or personal information by third parties. It is the express responsibility of the user, or his/her parent or guardian, to protect the user’s identity, profile, and personal information. You should not provide private or personal information (phone, email, addresses, etc.) Any posts or comments containing personal information of this nature will be deleted.

By 2 months, many newborns begin to focus on objects 8 to 10 inches away from their face.Looking for ways to help boost ...
11/19/2025

By 2 months, many newborns begin to focus on objects 8 to 10 inches away from their face.

Looking for ways to help boost your newborns problem solving skills? Try this simple low prep activity for your 0-2 month old.

Want to discover and celebrate your newborns developmental milestones? Take our FREE online Ages and Stages Questionnaires (ASQ) today! Visit our website: https://helpmegrowottawa.org/your-childs-development/

11/13/2025

🚨 Reminder!

MAX is offering FREE rides on the MAX “Pantry Pathways”, a demand-response shuttle that will provide passengers transportation to and from local food pantries for anyone in need within our service area.

To reserve a free ride to and from food pantries within our service area on the MAX “Pantry Pathways” shuttle during November, please contact our Customer Service team at 616-355-1010. Trips must be scheduled 2 days in advance.

Locations this applies to:

Community Action House
Hours: Monday 9am-4pm, Tues 1pm-7pm, Wed 10am-2pm, Thurs 1pm-7pm, Fri 9am-4pm
Location: 739 Paw Paw Dr, Holland
Requirements: Membership Required.
Phone: For more information call 616-392-2368

The Salvation Army - Holland, MI
Hours: Monday 1pm-3:30pm, Wed 10am-12pm & 1-2pm, Fridays 9:30am-12:00pm
Location: 104 Clover St., Holland
Requirements: Open to the public. Clients are welcome two times per month

Calvary Reformed Church
Hours: Mondays 10am – 11:30am, Wednesdays 10am – 11:30am, Fridays 3pm – 4:30pm
Location: 995 East 8th St., Holland
Requirements: Holland Heights residents only. Once every two weeks.

I AM Academy
Hours: Tuesday 1:00-2:00pm & every other Friday — while supplies last
Location: 104 Clover St., Holland
Requirements: Open to the public

Engedi Church
Hours: 4th Wednesday of every month beginning at 5:00 pm
Location: 710 Chicago Dr., Ste 100, Holland
Requirements: Open to the public

Again, this service will only be available for the month of November 2025, so get your trip reserved now!

Are you a new or expecting parent? Join MDHHS for a virtual baby fair to learn about resources available to you, importa...
11/12/2025

Are you a new or expecting parent? Join MDHHS for a virtual baby fair to learn about resources available to you, important information, and ask questions to experts.

📆Tuesday, December 2, 2025, from 9:00-11:00 a.m.
📆Wednesday, December 3, 2025, from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Learn more and register at Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Virtual Baby Fair: https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/keep-mi-healthy/virtual-baby-fair

11/12/2025

MDHHS has directed its EBT vendor to once again begin uploading full November benefit payments for SNAP recipients. Those who normally receive benefits on the ninth of the month will receive them within 48 hours, and all others will receive them on their normally scheduled date.

https://bit.ly/49LPua5

Around 54-60 months pre-k children are able to copy the letters in their name.Looking for ways to help boost your presch...
11/05/2025

Around 54-60 months pre-k children are able to copy the letters in their name.

Looking for ways to help boost your preschoolers fine motor skills? Try this simple low prep activity for your 48-54 month old.

Want to discover and celebrate your preschoolers developmental milestones? Take our FREE online Ages and Stages Questionnaires (ASQ) today! Visit our website: https://helpmegrowottawa.org/your-childs-development/

🧸Whether you're brand new and looking for a play group or you're already a Play n Learn regular, we can't wait to see yo...
11/03/2025

🧸Whether you're brand new and looking for a play group or you're already a Play n Learn regular, we can't wait to see you this month! 📖

Join us for:
📖 Story time
🎶 Music & movement
🧩 Fun, educational play activities
💡 Tips on child development & early literacy for parents/caregivers

Best of all? Every month, you and your family can take home a ✨FREE✨ children's book just for coming to play and learn with us! 🎁

For specific locations, dates ad times please see our Facebook Event pages or visit our website at https://www.oaisd.org/.../early-childhood/play-n-learn... for more info

10/29/2025

All InterCare WIC locations are open during the federal government shutdown and you can still use your WIC benefits. We continue to provide food benefits, nutrition education, breastfeeding support and referral services.

InterCare has WIC offices in Bangor (269-427-7914), Dowagiac (269-782-3374), Grand Haven (616-844-0097), Holland (616-399-0202), Hudsonville (616-895-1375), Paw Paw (269-655-8900), Plainwell (269-692-3058), Pullman (269-236-5292) and Wayland (269-792-1231). Learn more at https://www.intercare.org/programs-services/wic-program/

💜 Are you or someone you know in need of help finding food resources? We’re here to help💜While our organization does not...
10/29/2025

💜 Are you or someone you know in need of help finding food resources? We’re here to help💜

While our organization does not provide food directly, we want to make sure your family connects to resources that do. Some food resources for Ottawa County include:

📅 Please see the attached Mobile Food Pantry Schedule for November
🌐 Visit: FeedWM.org and hwmuw.org/211 for local food pantry listings
📱Call or text 2-1-1 for additional food assistance resources near you
🍎If you have SNAP (called FAP or Food Assistance Program in Michigan) funds from this month or prior months, visit Doubleupfoodbucks.org to learn about how you can turn $1 of FAP into $2 at participating stores and markets

If you need help finding other local resources or family support services, we’re here for you:

🌐 Visit: helpmegrowottawa.org
📩 Email: helpmegrow [at] oaisd [dot] org
📱 Call or text us: 844.233.2244

💜 You’re not alone, help is available 💜

It's not too late - there are still preschool spots available at Lakeshore Little People's Place for the 25-26 school ye...
10/28/2025

It's not too late - there are still preschool spots available at Lakeshore Little People's Place for the 25-26 school year! Reach out today!

Breastfeeding reduces the risk of sleep-related causes of infant death. If you bring baby into your bed to breastfeed, b...
10/27/2025

Breastfeeding reduces the risk of sleep-related causes of infant death. If you bring baby into your bed to breastfeed, be sure to follow safe sleep practices when finished. Move baby to a safe sleep space EVERYTIME you breastfeed.

Image source: U.S. Breastfeeding Committee

Reach out today if you’re still looking for a high-quality program for your 4 year old!   We have open seats across Otta...
10/24/2025

Reach out today if you’re still looking for a high-quality program for your 4 year old! We have open seats across Ottawa. Check out our website to find programs and apply www.helpmegrowottawa.org

Enrollment in high-quality PreK is now open for 4-year-olds for the 2025-26 school year!

Children who attend PreK start kindergarten ready to learn, and Michigan’s PreK for All helps ensure families have access at NO COST.

Learn more at MiPreKforAll.org

10/23/2025

Early On Michigan is excited to partner with the Detroit Lions to talk about building a foundation of learning for babies!

Address

100 South Pine Street, Suite #300
Zeeland, MI
49424

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+18442332244

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