Family – Web Resources

CDC – Center for Disease Control
Downloadable developmental checklists, tip sheets, etc.  in various languages

Zero to Three
Tip sheets, videos, “Let’s Play” app

TACSEI – Technical Assistance Center on Social Emotional Intervention for Young Children
Handouts for social, emotional, and behavioral topics

CSEFEL – Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning
Parent training modules

CHOP – Center for Autism Research
Autism Road Map – resources, info. on treatment and services, referrals, etc.

Eastern PA Down Syndrome Center
Trexlertown center with physicians, therapists, services

Infant See
Find free local vision exam for infants 6 to 12 months

Hands and Voices Guide by Your Side
Assistance for newly diagnosed hearing loss

Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services
Info., referral, summer instruction, auxiliary aids, vision enhancement

Special Olympics

Parent to Parent
Links families of children with special needs on a one-to-one basis with a peer supporter for purposes of support and information.

Autism Resources
Listing of autism-friendly business services (dentists, nutritionists, etc.).

Autism Speaks
Largest autism science and advocacy organization, providing comprehensive tools, info., and support

St. Mary’s Parenting Resource Center
Parenting Resource Center

PaTTAN
Resources designed specifically for Early Intervention and PA Trainings

PFSA – PA Family Support Alliance
Mandated reporter and child abuse info.

Pennsylvania’s Promise for Children
Parent resources – developmental checklists, behavior tips, “Learning is Everywhere”, “Early Learning GPS”app, “Build ECE” newsletter, etc.

HealthyChildren.org – American Academy of Pediatrics
Tips on medical care, development, nutrition, safety, etc. + numerous apps

Florida State University
Resources for language development; 16 by 16 series

Daily Vroom
Tips and app for brain-building activities during daily routines

Lehigh County Resources

Allentown Health Bureau
Home safety visits, lead testing, car seats, immunization clinics, etc.

Allentown YMCA/YWCA
Parent and tot swim

Free Library
Links to county free libraries

Child Abuse Prevention Coalition of Lehigh Valley
Child abuse prevention primer, parenting classes and support, workshops

Lehigh Valley Camps
Local online resource of both fun and educational camps for their children.

CSC – Community Services for Children
Leader in quality early education, birth to 5, info. on early childhood education

Bucks County Resources

Central Bucks YMCA Ability Programs
Adapted aquatics, karate, scouting, basketball, after-school programs

Upper Bucks YMCA
Adapted aquatics, mom and tot swim

Bucks County Pre-K Counts Program
Income eligible pre-school programs through United Way

Bucks County Free Library System
Links to various locations

Bucks County Head Start
Bucks County IU#22 classrooms for 3 to 5 year olds

Bucks County Early Head Start
Center-based child care for birth to 3, basics (diapers, formula, food), resources for ESL classes, medical/dental care, job training

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