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First data set on young Onondaga County children complete; more to follow
Thank you, CNY Central and Nicole LaFiandra, for covering the 2026 State of Early Childhood in Onondaga County Data Briefing and helping highlight an important message: the first five years lay the foundation for everything that follows. When we invest in early childhood, we’re supporting children, strengthening families, and building a healthier future for our entire community. Read the full story, here .
3 days ago


Education experts call community support systems crucial for early childhood development in Onondaga County
So grateful to News Channel 9 and Lindsey Peters Media for highlighting our 2026 State of Early Childhood in Onondaga County Data Briefing and lifting up the message that the first five years are a critical window for children, families, and our community’s future. View the full story here .
3 days ago


One solution to complex child care crisis is to fund it properly (Guest Opinion by Bethany Creaser)
On November 28th, Syracuse.com released an article highlighting the struggles of a particular home-based child care provider in our...
Dec 14, 2023


Bethany J. Creaser hired by Early Childhood Alliance
The executive committee of the Early Childhood Alliance announced the appointment of Bethany J. Creaser as its new executive director....
Feb 8, 2023


Looking for baby formula? CNY organization will deliver to your door.
As the national baby formula shortage continues, Help Me Grow is working tirelessly to help families across Onondaga County feed their...
Aug 9, 2022


Onondaga County helping parents proactively monitor early development of children
Many thanks to CNYCentral.com and Amanda Hull for their follow-up story on the Help Me Grow Developmental Screening Challenge in...
May 11, 2022


Local screening program helps parents track kids' development
So grateful to Spectrum News 1 Central New York/S Tier and Lacey Johnson Leonardi for helping to spread the awareness of the Help Me Grow...
Apr 18, 2022


New initiative helping children in Onondaga County thrive
Check out Help Me Grow’s director Summer M. and pediatric resource specialist Kerrie W. on Bridge Street discussing the Onondaga County...
Apr 7, 2022
Feb 12, 2021
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