Help Me Grow will present its annual Mother’s Day “Books, Balls & Blocks” on May 4, offering free child development screenings, educational prizes and a multi-station play area where children can show off their skills.
The event is part of the Annual World’s Greatest Baby Shower, where expectant parents can learn and earn baby gifts.
“BB&B” will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at the Space Coast Health Foundation Center for Collaboration, 1100 Rockledge Blvd. (U.S. 1 in Rockledge). Mother’s Day is May 12 this year.
As the screening event name says, there’ll be books, balls, blocks and other toys in the restricted play area so children stay busy and safe while parents complete online Ages & Stages Questionnaires.
Parents also may sign up to do online screenings at their convenience and still earn prizes.
Dr. Preeti Bimbrahw of Viera Pediatrics, “physician champion” for Help Me Grow Brevard, will be among the speakers.
The coalition of nonprofit and government agencies led by 2-1-1 Brevard has been working for about three years to increase the number of children – primarily infants to 5-year-olds – who get routine developmental screenings.
2-1-1 Brevard is an affiliate of Help Me Grow Florida, a state-funded program designed to promote healthy development for every child.
At the event, the screenings will be scored and a Help Me Grow Brevard coordinator will discuss results with the families. The parents’ answers will show a child’s strengths, as well as highlight any areas in which the child may need more practice.
The Help Me Grow coordinator will continue to work with families who need support and check in later with families who don’t.
Research shows that 1 out of 6 children experiences developmental delays, learning disorders or behavioral and social-emotional problems. Early detection leads to early intervention and better long-term results.
The Help Me Grow Brevard partnership includes 2-1-1 Brevard, Early Learning Coalition of Brevard, Healthy Start Coalition, Space Coast Early Steps, Brevard Health Alliance, Florida Department of Health in Brevard, Brevard Public Schools, Space Coast Health Foundation, Brevard Homeless Coalition and United Way of Brevard.
Learn more at www.facebook.com/helpmegrowbrevard.
Help Me Grow Florida is sponsored by the Children’s Forum and the Florida Department of Education Office of Early Learning.
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