Family Resources
If you are a parent or responsible for a child in your life, we are glad you are looking for resources to support you and your family. We want to provide you with appropriate resources on child development, and connections to ongoing supports. We will keep this page updated with resources to help you and your family learn and grow.
Resources
Family Support Specialist
Our Family Support Specialists are friendly and informed, ready to answer any questions that you may have as the child develops!
Developmental Screening
Assess the child’s progress toward important developmental milestones! These screenings include activities that make test-taking kid-friendly and fun.
Vroom
Vroom helps parents boost their child’s learning during the time they already spend together. Vroom meets parents where they are, through the people they already trust and the places they already go.
Milestone tracker
Keep track of your child’s developmental milestones with checklists, illustrations, photos and videos!
Not sure where to start?
Developmental screening is an important first step toward understanding which milestones your child has met and where they have opportunities to grow!
Coloring Sheets
Help Me Grow Alaska Coloring Sheets available for printing!
Additional Resources
| General Resources | Child Health & Development | Social & Emotional Resources |
|---|---|---|
| Child Care Resources: threadalaska.org | American Academy of Pediatrics (Site or Parents): healthychildren.org | First Year Baby Book and Discovering Feelings Booklet for Infants/Toddlers: ecmhc.org/baby_books.html |
| Zero to Three: www.zerotothree.org Early Literacy: www.bestbeginningsalaska.org | CDC Child Development: www.cdc.gov/actearly | Tips for Challenging Behaviors: headstartinclusion.org/challenging |
| Help with Basic Needs: alaska211.org | Protecting your baby from infectious diseases: www.shotbyshot.org | |
| National Suicide Prevention- Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 Website: suicidepreventionlifeline.org |