The 5B45 Community

Help Me Grow Utah is a parent helpline available to all parents in the state of Utah. Connect with our Parent Support Specialists to get answers to parenting questions, access to developmental screening tools, and connections to resources in your community.

211 provides people with ways to get help, and give help. By simply dialing 2-1-1, callers can connect to health and human resources they need, such as housing and utility assistance, food resources, legal aid, and more. As well as find meaningful volunteer opportunities.

Free activities, games, and resources for parents and caregivers of children under 5 sent right to your cell phone. Text “UTFAMILY” to 274448.

Children’s Service Society supports early childhood through various programs including: Adoption, Care About Childcare, Grandfamilies, and Home Visitation.

The Utah Education Network addresses early childhood needs and resources for students, parents and caregivers with the Preschool Pioneer Library, an online collection of high quality educational resources.

PCAU Parents as Teachers program is a free, science-based home visiting service currently serving families in Weber County, Utah. Qualifying families receive bi-monthly visits focused on child development and parenting skills.

Waterford UPSTART’s instructional program is used 15 minutes per day, five days a week, guiding children along a personalized path to learn the fundamentals of literacy. It is available to all families at no cost.

CDC’s “Learn the Signs. Act Early.” program and free tools encourage parents to learn the signs of healthy development, monitor child’s early development, and to take action when there is a concern.

WIC provides nutrition health assessments, nutrition counseling and education, breastfeeding support, and healthy foods. Pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, as well as infants and children up to age 5 can participate on WIC.

Your local library is a great early childhood resource! You can you find books, articles, videos, and more on child development. Most libraries also offer programs like story time and playtime for kids of all ages.

Head Start is an early education program for children from at-risk backgrounds from birth to age 5. The goal of Head Start is to prepare children for kindergarten and beyond through education, social and emotional support, access to health and nutrition services, and family engagement and stability.

The Baby Watch Early intervention Program is a parent coaching program that teaches families how to support their infant or toddler’s development. A statewide network of programs provide direct services to families of eligible infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities.

HealthyRelationshipsUtah.org provides free relationship education for parents and parent figures. Participants may be single, divorced, married, remarried, or other committed relationship.

PBS KIDS Utah is a trusted and safe place on TV, on digital platforms, and on mobile devices. You can access PBS KIDS content wherever and whenever through the PBS KIDS Video app, the PBS KIDS Games app, and the PBS KIDS 24/7 Channel.

Welcome Baby is a free parent education program designed to promote a healthy, secure, and enjoyable beginning for parents, new babies, and their family members. Volunteer home visitors visit moms monthly with age-specific developmental information, parental engagement activities, and parenting tips.

The St.George Children’s Museum was created to help children experience the joys of exploration and play. Sensory and educational opportunities are provided throughout the museum.

The Children’s Center specializes in infant and early childhood mental health and provides family therapy services to children aged 0-6 and their families.

Family Support Centers across the state provide 24-hour crisis & respite nurseries, 24-hour information and referral services, and parenting and youth education programs. Based on the needs of the particular community it serves, each agency likewise offers additional services.

Care about Childcare is a state-run service that connects parents to quality, licensed childcare providers across Utah.

Early Childhood Utah promotes and supports a strong foundation of health and wellbeing for all Utah children. They help families and early childhood programs understand developmental milestones and how to use the Ages and Stages Questionnaires® to support child development.

DWS child care assistance programs help eligible families cover the cost of child care. Learn about and apply for assistance, view tips for finding child care and browse other helpful resources for families.

When it comes to improving outcomes for families, research has shown that the following five strengths play a major role in engaging parents and delivering the best results for kids. 

The Utah State Board of Education supports the work of 5B45, as well as educators, parents, and students across Utah public schools and communities in its efforts to improve educational outcomes.