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Links to Other Early Childhood Sites This list of useful links offers some good starting points for exploring Early Childhood topics on the Internet. Have fun!
Parenting & FamilyParenting Videos by Early Childhood Expert, Elizabeth Pantley. These are excellent, short videos on a wide range of topics for positive solutions with parenting / teaching challenges.
Juneau Families: http://www.juneaufamilies.org Help Me Grow Alaska https://helpmegrowak.org/ The HMG website and call center offer resources and support for all of Alaska’s children and their families. The call center is staffed with family support specialists, individuals with experience in, and understanding of, child development, social services, and resources available in Alaska and beyond. They are available to listen to your concerns, help you organize a path forward, and get you connected to the most available and appropriate service in your area of Alaska. Families and Work Institute http://www.familiesandworkinst.org Healthy Child Care America Web: www.healthychildcare.org This new and improved site is easy to navigate and provides early education and child care information to health care professionals, child care professionals, and families. The new site provides enhanced access to information and resources. A clear structure and improved search function makes finding information easier than before. Visit our "Resource Library", a database with a wealth of resources related to early education and child care. Users will be able to search by topic, type of resource, AAP materials, and/or materials for families. Child Development
Cerebral Palsy Guide https://www.cerebralpalsyguide.com/
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a disability caused by brain damage that restricts normal movement and coordination. Each year, 10,000 children in the U.S. are diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Cerebral Palsy Guide provides free educational materials, financial options and support to help those across the country affected by this disorder. Zero to Three http://www.zerotothree.org Their mission is to ensure that all babies and toddlers have a strong start in life. At ZERO TO THREE, they envision a society that has the knowledge and will to support all infants and toddlers in reaching their full potential. American Academy of Pediatrics http://www.aap.org Safe Kids http://www.safekids.org Kids Health http://kidshealth.org This site offers extensive information on childhood illnesses and health issues. Its articles are divided up by their target audience: they have sites written specifically for children, parents, and health professionals. The Center for Mental Health Services http://www.mentalhealth.org/child This site has free handouts and resources to print out for your families on topics such as "Helping the child who is expressing anger" and " The myth of the bad kid." We often overlook mental health issues in children, because we think only adults can suffer from depression and other mental health problems. Take a minute to complete their screening checklist on behalf of children in your care. Finding Care
Child Care Aware http://www.childcareaware.org
A Search engine to find child care anywhere in the United States, plus great information on choosing child care. Advocacy
NAEYC -National Association for the Education of Young Children https://www.naeyc.org/get-involved/advocate
The earliest years of a child’s life are a crucial time for learning—and right now is a crucial time for us to advocate for the future of our children, families and economy. We need you - educators, parents, partners, and allies - to raise a powerful, collective voice to demand that our nation's policies catch up with the science about the importance of brain development, and the benefits of investing in high-quality early learning built with educators who are skilled, supported, and compensated for the complex and demanding jobs they perform. Child Welfare League of America http://www.cwla.org Child Welfare Information Gateway http://www.childwelfare.gov/ Formerly the National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information and the National Adoption Information Clearinghouse, Child Welfare Information Gateway provides access to information and resources to help protect children and strengthen families. Children's Defense Fund http://www.childrensdefense.org If you want to find out what is happening at the national level for children, subscribe to this excellent free monthly newsletter. Office of Child Care https://www.acf.hhs.gov/occ US Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families The mission of this agency is to enhance the quality, affordability and supply of care for all families. They provide nation-wide statistics about economic and quality issues in child care, as well as legislative updates on current policy and federal funding. National Women's Law Center: Child Care & Early Learning https://nwlc.org/issue/child-care-early-learning/ With seven in ten mothers in the workforce today, child care is essential. Families need affordable, high-quality child care and early learning so parents can keep working and children can get a strong start. The National Child Care Information Center https://www.icf.com/resources/projects/social-programs/national-child-care-information-center-nccic This site is jam packed full of information about what is happening all over the nation regarding child care. Education Commission of the States http://www.ecs.org Research for policy makers on brain development, early learning, and k-12 issues. PreKNow.org http://www.preKnow.org Nearly all states (except Alaska and ten others) have state funded Pre-K programs. Visit this site to find out about the success of programs across the nation. Teachers & CaregiversNational Association of the Education of Young Children http://www.naeyc.org
Information for parents and teachers about quality child care, catalog of early childhood books and posters, information about conferences, and FAQ's about program accreditation. Child Care Aware of America http://usa.childcareaware.org/ They serve children and families by supporting the development of child care systems with highly skilled professionals who create high quality, nurturing environments that allow children to fulfill their greatest potential. There are resources for families, child care providers, advocates, and community members. Association for Early Learning Leaders www.earlylearningleaders.org/? The Association for Early Learning Leaders, formerly known as the National Association of Child Care Professionals is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to excellence by promoting leadership development and enhancing program quality through the National Accreditation Commission's standards. Since 1984, Early Learning Leaders have been serving childcare directors, owners and administrators. there are professional development and accreditation resources available. National Association for Family Child Care http://www.nafcc.org National Child Care Association http://www.nccanet.org National Institute on Out of School Time http://www.nsaca.org National Head Start Association http://www.nhsa.org Alaska Department of Labor http://www.labor.state.ak.us All your questions answered regarding unemployment services, unemployment insurance, worker's compensation, job safety, hours of work, wages, working conditions and labor and population statistics. Sections for employers and employees. Tom Copeland's Taking Care of Business http://tomcopelandblog.com/ Tom is the nation's leading expert on the business of family child care. Take a look at this site for resources, books for purchase, and training. CDA Council http://www.cdacouncil.org Information about the process of obtaining and renewing your child development associate credential. Emergency Preparedness
Everyone can agree that having an emergency plan is a good idea. This is especially important for early childhood programs with responsibility for safety of young children. Take some time to review or develop your plan, and pass information to you families. Having a plan is also part of the new licensing requirements.
READY Kids www.ready.gov This is a great web site with activities for children and families, business plans, and family planning forms. American Red Cross www.redcross.org As you might expect, this site is jam-packed with great information on everything from blackouts to tsunamis to winter storms. Look on the blue tabs on the left side of the page and click on "Get Prepared". There is also a section on helping children cope emotionally. SafetyBaby Proofing Your Home https://www.yourbestdigs.com/guide/baby-proofing
You never want to underestimate the importance of baby proofing your home, as little fingers have the potential to get into some unexpected areas. Follow our guide to learn more on how to baby proof your home room-by-room, so you never have to worry about an accident happening. National Program for Playground Safety http://playgroundsafety.org/ Resilience-19 Resources for Providers & FamiliesHello Friends, as the world meets the challenges of COVID-19 we hope you are staying healthy and safe. With diligence and compassion we will get through this together. AEYC is working on compiling resources for families, providers, and young children to help during this time. Please visit this new and ever evolving page: RESILIENCE-19 Resources. 💕
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