Resources

Additional Resources

Helpful child care and parenting informational links.

Additional Resources

Special Education - New York State Education Department
A list of 14 NYS special education technical assistance centers, information on the Early Childhood Directions Centers (ECDC's) with resources on autism spectrum disorder, parent's guide to special education, early intervention programs, questions and answers about special education.

To ensure that school-age and preschool children with disabilities achieve the knowledge and skills necessary to live independent and self-directed lives.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services
A data base of all licensed child care programs, information on the child care subsidy program and link to all county social services departments.

Selecting child care is an important step in the life of your child.

American Academy of Pediatrics
For information on breastfeeding, discipline, vaccines, car safety, children's use of media, and safe sleep.

Healthy Children - American Academy of Pediatrics
For information on stages of childhood development, data base to search for pediatricians, immunization schedules, nutrition, symptom checker.

Prevent Child Abuse New York
For resources on parenting programs, prevention, and a parent helpline.

Parent's Guide to Child Care Options
A guide provided by NYS Council on Children and Families.  Resource guide for families to connect and link children to early childhood services in New York State.

New York State Parenting Education Partnership
For resources for new parents and support meetings for parents.