Henry County Health Department - Serving All of Henry County, Ohio

Help Me Grow

Help Me Grow provides comprehensive home visiting services in Defiance, Fulton, Henry, Paulding and Williams counties. Help Me Grow supports pregnant women and new parents with the tools and information they need to give their children the best start in life. Support from a Home Visitor can improve pregnancy outcomes and help families prepare for a new baby. Even after the baby is born, Home Visiting can help families learn about feeding, sleep, and how to keep their new baby safe and thriving.

Our home visitors are well-trained professionals who use a compassionate approach that offers information and support during pregnancy, and empowers you as the parent with skills, tools, and confidence to nurture the healthy growth of your child through the earliest years – a critical time of development.

Our home visiting services include:

  • Referrals to community resources to meet the needs of the family
  • Home visits with our highly trained staff to provide education about attachment, bonding, parenting, growth and development, and child’s health
  • Screenings to monitor your child’s growth and development with referrals to specialized care if needed
  • Monthly playgroups and family support activities to increase social interaction for parents and children

We also offer the following services for families:

  • Breastfeeding Support: Our Certified Lactation Consultants provides in-home breastfeeding support to new mothers enrolled in Help Me Grow.
  • Car Seats: Our car seat technicians provide car seat checks to ensure your child’s seat is installed properly is available to all residents. Car seats are available for any family in need who is WIC or Medicaid eligible. Learn more about our Car Seat Program.
  • Diaper Program: Emergency diapers (15) are provided one time a month for Henry County residents. This service is in partnership with a local church.
  • Formula Program: Emergency formula is provided one time a month for Henry County residents. This service is in partnership with a local church.

Other Resources for Parents:

Ohio Department of Health’s Help Me Grow website