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Connecting Families. Supporting Development. Strengthening Futures.

Join us for an engaging and informative webinar featuring Help Me Grow Texas -- a statewide initiative dedicated to ensuring young children have the strongest possible start in life.

 Help Me Grow Texas connects families of children ages 08 to trusted community-based programs and services that support healthy development, school readiness, and family well-being. Through a coordinated system of care, the program helps identify developmental concerns early and links families to the right resources at the right time.

During this interactive Microsoft Teams session, participants will: 

• Learn how the centralized access point connects families to local services
• Understand developmental screenings and why early identification matters
• Explore referral pathways for professionals and community partners
• Discover how organizations can collaborate to close service gaps for children and families 

This webinar is ideal for educators, child welfare professionals, healthcare providers, faith-based leaders, early childhood advocates, and community organizations committed to improving outcomes for children. 

When families are supported early, children thrive later. Together, we can strengthen protective factors, increase access to resources, and build a coordinated network that ensures no child falls through the cracks. 

Register today and help grow brighter futures across Texas.

Presenters (3):

Bridgette Losey
Help Me Grow Texas
Bridgette Losey serves as the Help Me Grow Coordinator at the Texas Department of State Health Services, where she leads implementation of the Help Me Grow system model and supports communities across Texas in strengthening early childhood systems. She brings 13 years of experience with the State of Texas, including work in early childhood systems building and Child Protective Services. Prior to her work in Texas, Bridgette served Tribal communities in Washington State on grant-funded initiatives focused on improving child and family outcomes and expanding access to culturally responsive and supportive services.

Patricia (Pattie) Rosenlund
Help Me Grow Texas
Patricia (Pattie) Rosenlund has a 28-year tenure at Easter Seals Rio Grande Valley, where she serves as Executive Director. Throughout her tenure, she has championed the expansion of high-quality services that support early childhood development and ensure families have access to the resources they need to help their children thrive. As the lead agency for the Help Me Grow Rio Grande Valley network, Pattie fosters strong community partnerships, recognizing that collaborative efforts are essential to meeting the diverse needs of families across the region. She is driven by a deep belief in the power of early intervention and the importance of helping every child grow, learn, and succeed. Rosenlund holds a Bachelor of Science in Special Education from the University of Florida and a Master's Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of TexasPan American.

Leanna Wydick
Help Me Grow North Texas
Leanna Wydick is an early childhood systems leader with over eight years of experience advancing family centered support, community collaborations, and equitable access to care for children and families. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies with a minor in Project Management and is guided by a strong belief in recognizing and building on the strengths of individuals to achieve the best outcomes for communities. Leanna's career has focused on improving early childhood outcomes through prevention, intervention, and education, emphasizing the development of protective factors by equipping families with support, resources, and training. Currently, Leanna serves as the Technical Assistance Coordinator for Help Me Grow North Texas, where she is expanding her impact beyond the local community. Her work now emphasizes scaling effective practices and supporting providers, families, and stakeholders across broader systems. Leanna also serves as Chair of a local coalition, collaborating with families, community leaders, and service providers to strengthen existing programs and address service gaps. Leanna is committed to strengthening early childhood systems by expanding access to education, training, and professional development, believing that intentional investment in people leads to lasting, positive change.