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Providing Children & Families the Support They Need to Succeed
Be Ready by 5 connects families to resources in Montgomery County, Ohio that help prepare children age 0-5 for success in Kindergarten and beyond.
See what resources you qualify for by answering a few questions on the eligibility screener.
Find the Resources Your Family Needs
Explore local resources that help you prepare for your newborn, connect with parent groups or home visitors, track developmental milestones, make choices about a pediatrician and find high-quality child care and preschool.
Pregnancy Support
Whether you’ve been pregnant before or this is your first time, it’s helpful to have some extra support to get you prepared for your baby and plan for their first 5 years.
Parent & Family Connections
We all need a little help sometimes. Learn more about programs and home visitors that can help provide the support you need along with parent groups to share information with families like yours!
Developmental Milestones
All children learn and grow at different rates! These resources will help you understand the developmental milestones your child should reach at different ages and learn how to tell when they need extra support.
Health, Wellness & Safety
The first 5 years are important for your child’s overall health and wellness. Going to the doctor regularly will help your child at every stage of their growth and development.
High-Quality Child Care & Preschool
The first 5 years help prepare your child for success even beyond Kindergarten. Quality care and learning helps your child at all stages-and helps support you, too!
How Does This Work?
We know it’s overwhelming trying to understand every possible program available to you. That’s why we created Be Ready by 5, so you can easily find the resources you’re eligible for just by filling out an eligibility screener.
When you fill out the eligibility screener you will receive an individualized list of programs and services that you qualify for, based on your needs.
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Ensuring that every child in Montgomery County, Ohio is healthy and ready for success in Kindergarten and beyond.
