Parent Resources

Education and Advocacy

Child Care Aware of America–Help finding child care, parenting resources, and advocacy for working families
Head Start-Programs in your state, how to enroll your child, how to open a Head Start facility, and other resources for families
Parent Network of WNY–Resources for families with children with special needs
Children’s Defense Fund–Strong advocate for all children, particularly the needs of poor and minority children

 

Your and Your Family’s Health

Lead Awareness Program–Information to protect your children from lead poisoning
American Academy of Pediatrics–Health tips, articles on current research, advocacy information, activities ,and much more
Consumer Product Safety Commission–Important product recall information
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention–Health information and publications. Free developmental milestone trackers!

Assistance for Families

Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc.-Programs for housing, small business, weatherization, lead remediation, youth, and more
211 of Western NY or Dial 211-Find health and human service resources 24/7
United Way of  Chautauqua County–Community Organization of  human services                                                                              Options Care Center-Free pregnancy resources                                                                                                                                     St.Susan Center–Nutritious meals to anyone in need

Learning and Fun!

Sesame Street–Learning made fun!
VROOM–Brain building tips and activities
PBS Kids–Information for parents and activities for children
Adventure Pass-The Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System offers free and reduced price access to local attractions through its Adventure Pass program. Passes can be checked out using an adult library card and have a checkout period of 1 week.
Arts Access -Arts Access connects Western New Yorkers receiving income-based public assistance to over 50 arts and culture programs, events, and venues.  Contact them at artsaccess@asiwny.org or register here!

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