Coös Coalition for Young Children and Families

Every Child deserves to thrive!
Will you help us make it happen?

In rural Coös County, families and early childhood providers often face isolation, limited access to screening tools, and uneven systems for identifying developmental concerns early. Without consistent screening, children who could benefit from early support may be missed, or families may not know where to turn next.

Providers told us they wanted:

Easier ways to screen children
Clear pathways to referral and support
Tools that worked for both families and educators

But the barriers were real: time, cost, training, and access to technology.

The Turning Point

That’s where the Coös Coalition for Young Children and Families stepped in.

Working alongside early childhood providers, family leaders, and partners, CCYCF helped bring Ages & Stages Questionnaires (ASQ) Online across the region, removing cost barriers, coordinating training, and providing hands-on support so screening could become part of everyday practice rather than an added burden.

As one provider shared:

“Being able to get ASQ online has made this process easier for both families and teachers. With the help of the Coalition, we were able to make this happen.”

- Early Childhood ProviderProviders now use ASQ results to:

Adjust the curriculum to better support children
Have meaningful conversations with families
Make timely referrals when extra support is needed

As of January 2026, dozens of programs across Coös County are actively using ASQ Online, with over 120 screenings completed, and that number continues to grow.

Early identification changes outcomes.

When families and providers have the right tools and support, children are more likely to enter preschool and kindergarten with strong foundations, and families feel less alone as they navigate next steps. This is what systems coordination looks like in practice.

We Need Your Help!
Sustaining and expanding this work requires flexible support.

👉 Your donation helps us:

Keep ASQ access affordable for providers

Offer training and 1:1 technical assistance
Strengthen referral pathways for families
Expand early screening countywide

Your sponsorship means earlier identification and stronger support of children when they need it most!

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CCYCF is fiscally sponsored by North Country Education Services (NCES), a registered 501(c)(3). Donations are processed by NCES, and your receipt/statement will show North Country Education Services (EIN 02-0304424). Your gift will be directed to CCYCF’s work.

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Catch concerns early—screenings open the door to support. We use the Ages & Stages Questionnaires® (ASQ-3 and ASQ: SE-2) for children from birth through age 5½.

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Every Child deserves to thrive!
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Coös kids thrive when families and providers are connected

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Coös kids thrive when families and providers are connected

Getting help is simple!​

Find local resources

Screen your child

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Every Child deserves to thrive!
Will you help us make it happen?

Getting help is simple!