Get Ready to GROW: Comprehensive developmental checks with support for referral and follow-up services, so each child is developmentally on track and healthy.

• For children ages 1-5 years throughout Monroe County and the Finger Lakes region
• All screenings/checks and support are free to families
• The checks are quick - and can even be fun!
• The following areas are checked by professionals using leading-edge tools and technology for each child:
  • Vision
  • Hearing
  • Speech
  • Dental
  • Social and emotional competence
  • Cognitive functioning
  • Physical development
• 42% of children have at least one potential need identified, and early detection can prevent developmental issues
• Referrals for follow up checks and services help ensure each child is ready to learn

Community impact

• The Get Ready to GROW (GROW) team is a thriving example of systems integration leveraging a collective impact model, including monthly meetings with community members across disciplines, common standards and shared language, problem-solving, and strategic planning.
• Pediatric/family medicine leaders in the community convene for screening, follow-up, and innovation.
• GROW provides thorough and comprehensive screening within a variety of settings to raise the quality of care across the community.
• GROW is committed to both English and Spanish messaging for families.
• The GROW program's sustainability model includes insurance reimbursement through Tier 1 Value-Based Payments.

Watch our GROW video to learn more about the importance of screening young children.

This video was awarded a Bronze Telly Award in the category of Not-for-Profit/Charitable Documentary. The Telly Awards, founded in 1979, is the premier award honoring video and television. The GROW video was judged by an industry body of over 200 leading experts from advertising agencies, production companies, and major television networks. Our submission was selected from over 12,000 entries from all US states and 5 continents. Congratulations to Tim Fressie from Cursor Creative for his award-winning production and special thanks to the Farash Foundation for sponsoring this video.