Links of Interest for Child Care Professionals
- NAEYC [http://www.naeyc.org]
- National Association for the Education of Young Children is dedicated to improving the well-being of all young children, with particular focus on the quality of educational and developmental services for all children from birth through age 8.
- NAFCC[http://www.nafcc.org]
- National Association for Family Child Care A non-profit organization dedicated to promoting quality childcare by strengthening the profession of family childcare.
- NAA [http://www.naaweb.org]
- National After School Association is the leading voice of the after-school profession. We are dedicated to the development, education, and care of children and youth during their out-of-school hours.
- School-Age Notes [http://www.schoolagenotes.com]
- School-age Notes newsletter
- Aftershool Alliance [http://www.afterschoolalliance.org]
- The Afterschool Alliance is a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of afterschool programs and advocating for quality, affordable programs for all children.
- Trumahcol AEYC [http://www.trumahcolaeyc.org]
- Association for the Education of Young Children serving Trumbull, Mahoning and Columbiana Counties.
- Akron Area AEYC[http://www.aaaeyc.org]
- The Akron Area Association for the Education of Young Children is the recognized authority in Early Childhood Education in Summit, Portage and Medina counties, helping to ensure quality programs for young children, birth to age eight.
- Canton AEYC [http://www.cantonaeyc.org]
- The Canton Area Association for the Education of Young Children is a local organization of diverse professionals that advocates for the early childhood workforce and quality care and education for young children and their families.
- Ohio AEYC [http://www.oaeyc.org]
- Ohio Association for the Education of Young Children - Serving as a voice for Ohio’s Children
- OCCRRA [http://www.occrra.org]
- The Ohio Child Care Resource & Referral Association [OCCRRA] promotes the positive development of all children, especially those in out-of-home learning environments.
- Zero to Three [http://www.zerotothree.org]
- 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.
- PBS 45/49 [http://www.pbs4549.org]
- 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.
- Bureau of Child Care & Development [http://www.jfs.ohio.gov/cdc/childcare.stm]
- Through public and private partnership, the Bureau of Child Care and Development will work to improve the availability and quality of child care for Ohio's children and families and enhance the delivery of service to families eligible and in need of child care, especially subsidized care.
- Step of to Quality [http://www.stepuptoquality.org]
- Information about Voluntary Star Rating System for licensed programs
- Ohio Early Childhood Professional Development Network [http://www.ohpdnetwork.org]
- The Ohio Early Childhood Professional Development Network career resources for early childhood and after school professionals
- Ohio Afterschool Network [http://www.ohioafterschoolnetwork.org]
- The Ohio Afterschool Network supports children, youth, families, and communities by advocating with a unified voice for sustainable investments in safe, healthy, nurturing afterschool learning experiences.
- OAA [http://www.opsac.com]
- The Ohio AfterSchool Association [OAA] is the leading professional organization for those who work with school-age children during their out of school time.
- Groundwork Ohio [http://www.groundworkohio.org]
- Every child deserve a chance to succeed; a campaign to make voluntarily, high quality early education and care available to all Ohio children, birth to age six.
Links for Parents
- eParent [http://www.eparent.com]
- Information support and outreach for parents and families of children with disabilities
- Family Education [http://www.familyeducation.com]
- A well-organized parent advice, child development and family reference website.
- Help Me Grow [http://www.ohiohelpmegrow.org]
- Offers services and support to help Ohio’s children start school healthy and ready to learn.
- NCCIC [http://www.nccic.org]
- 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]
- Parents magazine on-line
- Zero to Three [http://www.zerotothree.org]
- 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]
- 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]
- 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]
- 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]
- 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.
- American Camp Association [http://www.acacamps.org]
- 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]
- 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]
- 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]
- An online directory of summer camps
- Family Fun Magazine [http://www.family.go.com]
- Family Fun magazine on-line
- Right Choice for Kids [http://www.rightchoiceforkids.org]
- Website concerning new accreditations standards with NAEYC
- Ohio Dept. of Job & Family Services [http://www.jfs.ohio.gov/families]
- 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]
- 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]
- Earned Income Tax Credit information
- Subsidized Care [http://www.jfs.ohio.gov/cdc/childcare.stm]
- Link to information about applying for subsidized care
- Stark County Assistance [http://www.co.stark.oh.us/internet/docs/djfs/ChildCareApp.pdf]
- Link to Stark County application for child care assistance
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