Links for Parents...
See also Links to Financial Assistance
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eParent
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Information support and outreach for parents and families of children with disabilities
- Family Education [http://www.familyeducation.com]
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A well-organized parent advice, child development and family reference website.
- Help Me Grow [http://www.ohiohelpmegrow.org]
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Offers services and support to help Ohio’s children start school healthy and ready to learn.
- NCCIC [http://www.nccic.org]
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National Child Care Information Center is a national clearinghouse and technical assistance center that links parents, providers, policy-makers, researchers, and the public to early care and education information.
- Parents Magazine [http://www.parents.com]
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Parents magazine on-line
- Zero to Three [http://www.zerotothree.org]
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ZERO TO THREE's mission is to promote the healthy development of our nation's infants and toddlers by supporting and strengthening families, communities, and those who work on their behalf.
- National Association for Child Care Resource and Referral [http://www.naccrra.org]
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National Association for Child Care Resource and Referral Helps families, childcare providers, and communities find, provide, and plan for affordable, quality childcare.
- Ohio Child Care Resource & Referral Association [http://www.occrra.org]
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Ohio Child Care Resource & Referral Association promotes the positive development of all children, especially those in out-of-home learning environments.
- Child Care Aware [http://www.childcareaware.org]
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Child Care Aware is a non-profit initiative committed to helping parents find the best information on locating quality child care and child care resources in their community.
- PBS 45/49 [http://www.pbs4549.org]
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A trusted community resource, PBS 45 & 49 uses the power of noncommercial television and related services to enrich the lives of people through high-quality programming and educational services that teach, illuminate and inspire.
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American Camp Association
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As a leading authority in child development, the ACA works to preserve, promote, and improve the camp experience.
- American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry [http://www.aacap.org]
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You will find information on child and adolescent psychiatry, fact sheets for parents and caregivers, AACAP membership, current research, practice guidelines, managed care information.
- Children's Defense Fund [http://www.cdfohio.org]
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The mission of the Children’s Defense fund is to Leave No Child Behind and to ensure every child a Health Start, a Head Start, a Fair Start, a Safe Start and a Moral Start in life and successful passage to adulthood with the help of caring families and communities.
- Kids Camps [http://www.KidsCamps.com]
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An online directory of summer camps
- Family Fun Magazine [http://www.family.go.com]
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Family Fun magazine on-line
- Right Choice for Kids [http://www.rightchoiceforkids.org]
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Website concerning new accreditations standards with NAEYC
- Ohio Dept. of Job & Family Services [http://www.jfs.ohio.gov/families]
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Information on ODJFS programs including adoption/kinship/foster care, child care, child support, protective services, financial assistance, health care, food stamps, and links to other sites for information on food banks, clothing, shelter and transportation can be found from links off of this page.
- WVIZ [http://www.wviz.org]
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To strengthen our communities by providing distinctive, thought-provoking programs and services that enlighten, inspire, educate and entertain. PBS Channel 25
Links to Financial Assistance
- Tax Credit [http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=96406,00.html]
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Earned Income Tax Credit information
- Subsidized Care [http://www.jfs.ohio.gov/cdc/childcare.stm]
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Link to information about applying for subsidized care
- Stark County Assistance [http://www.co.stark.oh.us/internet/docs/djfs/ChildCareApp.pdf]
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Link to Stark County application for child care assistance
