
We are so excited to announce that Help Me Grow Allegan serviced 1,313 families in 2023! That's 350 more families than in 2022! Help Me Grow Allegan is available to connect families to free or low-cost resources, programs, and services in our community.



Did you that that March is Reading Month? We wanted to give you a sneak peek at all of the FREE literacy events happening throughout Allegan County, so you don't miss out on any of the FUN!



Allegan Area ESA's Early Childhood Department is excited to announce that Kelli Stuifbergen is officially starting as our NEW "Family Engagement Specialist" on March 4th, 2024. For more information see our website- https://www.hmgallegan.org/o/hmga/page/families-connected


If you have a child turning 3 or 4 years old before September 1st, you can sign them up for free or tuition-based preschool by filling out a form at hmgallegan.org or calling 269-512-7775.


Today (2/21) is our Fennville "Let's Talk about Preschool" Play-and-Learn at Fennville Elementary School from 11:30am-12:30pm. Join the fun and take home a free book!







Tomorrow (2/21) is our Fennville "Let's Talk about Preschool" Play-and-Learn at Fennville Elementary School from 11:30am-12:30pm. Join the fun and take home a free book!







If you have a child turning 3 or 4 years old before September 1st, you can sign them up for free or tuition-based preschool by filling out a form at hmgallegan.org or calling 269-512-7775.


Today (2/15) is our Allegan "Let's Talk about Preschool" Play-and-Learn at Allegan District Library for children ages 3- 5 years old from 10:30-11:30am. Join the fun and take home a free book!




Today (2/15) is our Plainwell "Let's Talk about Preschool" Play-and-Learn at Ransom District Library from 10:30-11:30am. Join the fun and take home a free book!





Tomorrow (2/15) is our Plainwell "Let's Talk about Preschool" Play-and-Learn at Ransom District Library from 10:30-11:30am. Join the fun and take home a free book!





Tomorrow (2/15) is our Allegan "Let's Talk about Preschool" Play-and-Learn at Allegan District Library for children ages 3- 5 years old from 10:30-11:30am. Join the fun and take home a free book!




Today (2/13) is our Wayland "Let's Talk about Preschool" Play-and-Learn at Dorr Township Library from 10:30-11:30am. Join the fun and take home a free book!




Tomorrow (2/13) is our Wayland "Let's Talk about Preschool" Play-and-Learn at Dorr Township Library from 10:30-11:30am. Join the fun and take home a free book!




If you have a child turning 3 or 4 years old before September 1st, you can sign them up for free or tuition-based preschool by filling out a form at hmgallegan.org or calling 269-512-7775.


Help your child get ready for school or with separation anxiety by listening to Chu's First Day of School by Neil Gaiman at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7xSNQBPsX0


Help your child get ready for school or with separation anxiety by listening to 'The Kissing Hand' written by Audrey Penn & read by Barbara Bain at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPUW1t9Gu4s.


If your child is already in preschool, make sure you ask them what they learned each day! This helps develop a secure attachment with your child and increases their vocabulary.



You can help prepare your child for preschool by reading these amazing books with them before the fall. You will receive free books about preschool at our local playgroups this month too!



If you have a child turning 3 or 4 years old before September 1st, you can sign them up for free or tuition-based preschool by filling out a form at hmgallegan.org or calling 269-512-7775.
