Defiance County Help Me Grow is under the direction of Program Director Beth Foreman, with Lora Ripke as the Family Support Specialist. Our office also includes Sue O’Neil, Northwest Ohio Educational Service Center’s Early Childhood Coordinator and Tina Mohring, Family & Children First Council Coordinator.
Contact Help Me Grow When:
- You have questions about your child's development
- You want to become more familiar with programs and services
available to children and families in Defiance County
- You would like additional information or support about the
day-to-day challenges of caring for your infant or toddler
- You are concerned that your child is a little
"behind" other children his/her age
- Your baby was born prematurely or with a medical condition
- Your doctor has recommended Early Intervention
Funded by the Federal Government/Ohio Department of Health, Bureau of Early Intervention Services, Help Me Grow Program
If you are interested in Help Me Grow services or would just like more information, contact
Help Me Grow (Defiance County)
500 Court St., Suite F
Defiance, Ohio 43512
Phone # local: 419.782.6934
Phone # toll free: 1.888.648.8732
Email: mitts-ec@defnet.com