Resources

Find a starting point

Use these links to explore child development, find local support, or share resources with a family or team.

Free guides & printables

Start with the CDC’s developmental milestone checklists. You can find a checklist by age or browse printable checklists in multiple languages.

National resources

ZERO TO THREE
Practical guidance on early development, relationships, and everyday parenting.

CDC · Learn the Signs. Act Early.
Age-by-age milestone checklists and guidance on what to do if you have a concern.

National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Resources for families and professionals on childhood trauma, recovery, and trauma-informed care.

Military OneSource
Support and information for service members and their families, including deployment and transitions.

Illinois · Fulton County and nearby communities

Birth to Five Illinois · Region 26
Community resources and early childhood information for Fulton, Hancock, McDonough, and Schuyler counties.

Easterseals Central Illinois
Pediatric therapy, developmental supports, and information on how to request services.

Minnesota · Twin Cities and statewide

Help Me Grow Minnesota
Learn about early development and connect with your local school district if you have concerns.

University of Minnesota · Center for Early Education and Development
Infant and early childhood mental health resources for professionals and programs.