Community Resources & Links
New York State Child Abuse Hotline
Mandated Reporter
Phone: 1-800-635-1522
Non-Mandated Reporter
Phone: 1-800-342-3720
In New York City:
Call: 311
Links For Families
The Daily Parent
www.childcareaware.org
A newsletter created by Child Care Aware, a program of the National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (NACCRRA). The Daily Parent offers the latest information on child development issues, tips for finding quality child care, and numerous resources for busy parents, as well as child care professionals.
Born Learning
www.bornlearning.org
Born Learning is an innovative public engagement campaign that helps parents, caregivers and communities create quality early learning opportunities for young children.
Parents Action
www.parentaction.org
Parents' Action for Children, a non-partisan organization founded by actor/director Rob Reiner, is mobilizing parents to stand up for policies that put children and families first.
National Association for the Education of Young Children
www.naeyc.org
NAEYC is the nation's largest and most influential organization of early childhood educators and others dedicated to improving the quality of programs for children from birth through third grade. It exists for the purpose of leading and consolidating the efforts of individuals and groups working to achieve healthy development and constructive education for all young children and is dedicated to improving the quality of programs for children from birth through third grade.
American Academy of Pediatrics
www.aap.org
AAP, dedicated to the health of all children, is committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. Their comprehensive website includes consumer information a, health tips, articles on current research, advocacy information and activities and much more.
Child Health Plus
www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/chplus
New York State’s health insurance plan for uninsured children up to 18 years old regardless of income or minority status. Benefits include well child care, immunizations, treatment of illness or injury, prescription drugs, dental care and more. Enrolling in Child Care Plus is easy.
Early Childhood Direction Centers
www.soeweb.syr.edu/thechp/ecdc
ECDC is a regional clearinghouse providing information, referral and support to families, professionals, and community agencies concerned with young children birth to five who may have a special need. The agency provides unbiased information so that informed choices can be made about coordinated and sensible services.
NYS Early Intervention Program
www.nyhealth.gov/community/infants_children/early_intervention
This is a statewide program that provides many different types of early intervention services to infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families. Their website includes a guide for parents, clinical practice guidelines, a checklist for signs that an infant or toddler might need extra help, NYS regulations and much more.
Children & Nature Network
www.childrenandnature.org/
The Children & Nature Network (C&NN) was created to encourage and support the people and organizations working nationally and internationally to reconnect children with nature. The network provides a critical link between researchers and individuals, educators and organizations dedicated to children's health and well-being.
* Download Nature Clubs for Families Toolkit here: www.childrenandnature.org/downloads/NCFF_toolkit.pdf
