Baby Resources

Screening is a way to quickly assess your child's current skills and development and help identify any delays. It will tell you how your child is communicating, socializing, problem-solving and developing physically. It will show you how your child is progressing including their strengths and any areas in need of improvement. The ASQ-3 measures key areas of early baby and child development, and the ASQ:SE-2 assesses social-emotional development. It takes just 10-15 minutes

The Early Intervention Program (EIP) helps young children (birth to age 3) who are not learning, playing, growing, talking or walking like other children their age. The program works with your family to set meaningful goals and to provide needed services such as physical, occupational, speech and feeding therapy. They also provide other services including special instruction and family counseling to help your child and your family meet those goals. This portal allows parents

Brings families and community partners together to support healthy beginnings and strong futures. They focus on helping children from birth through 8-years-old, in areas including social, emotional, and academic. The organization also aids with family support services, community resources and offer food assistance. They assist with healthcare services (medical, dental, mental health) that support children's physical, mental, and emotional health. Website: Staten Island Alli

If you feel that you are experiencing symptoms of postpartum depression (PPD), call or text the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262) for free access to professional counselors . If you are deaf or hard of hearing, use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 1-833-852-6262. The hotline provides:  ​ Real-time support and information ​ Response within a few minutes, 24/7 ​ Resources Referrals to local and telehealth providers, counseli

311 is New York City’s one-stop help line for non-emergency city services, information, and complaints. Available 24/7, 200+ languages.  ​ What you can use 311 for:  ​ 👨‍👩‍👧 Human services: housing help, tenant rights, food assistance, childcare services, senior services  ​ 🏥 Health & social support: public clinics, mental health resources, benefits guidance  ​ 🗺️ Additional Referrals: sanitation schedules, parking rules, permits, complaints & requests, noise, heat/hot

The   988 Mental Health Line  is a  confidential crisis hotline  available 24/7 for anyone in emotional distress, or crisis. Here are key points about it:  ​ Access : You can reach the 988 hotline by calling, texting, or chatting online.  ​ Support : It connects you to trained crisis counselors who can provide support for mental  health issues, substance use, and emotional distress.  ​ Languages : Services are available in over 200 languages.  ​ Nationwide : The 988 Suicide &

Learn about developmental milestones for your child's age. This includes how your child plays, speaks, comprehends, learns, acts, and moves. The CDC discusses various activities that most children are able to do by a certain age. Gain tips and activities that you can do together with your child based on their individual age. Share this information with your doctor to help track your child's development. Please click on the link below that corresponds with your child's age. T

Having a baby increases your monetary spending. A budget or spending plan is a way to keep track of your money. It is especially helpful when your expenses change. Before creating a budget - you need to figure out the WHY. To begin, write down the answer to the following question: Why am I doing this? After you have come up with your reason(s), write down all your monetary goals and then prioritize the top few. Those are the ones to focus on! The first step in building a bud