Neighborhood Alliance Annual Report Annual Report 2014 | Seite 8

You help us work better! In 2014, Neighborhood Alliance Family Support Services truly

made strides in a positive direction as they expanded their team to accommodate the growing
demand for support in Lorain County. This program also known as “Help Me Grow ® ” has
become a staple for families in this community. Retention has remained high as the majority of
families who enter this program do not leave until their children age out at 3 years old.
In 2014 not only did the Family Support Services team grow but they also added a collaborative with a variety of
other developmental specialists in the area. This collaborative has cleverly been called “Teaming” as these specialist/
providers and supporters all come together to discuss the best plan of action for children in their programs.
The advantages of working this way greatly simplifies relationships with the specialist team by ensures family
receives coordinated advice, is involved in all decision-making and is empowered to better manage demands upon
their time which reduces stress upon family. This change will be felt throughout our community for years to come.

Family Support Services facilitates in-home parenting education and support, program referrals and
developmental screening for families with children up to three years old.