Family Support Services
This report was presented on behalf of the U.S. Surgeon General as an advisory to the mental health and well-being of parents. Based on data findings, there is expressed concern not only for the present mental well-being of parents but also for its direct impact on children. This advisory offers valuable insights to parents and providers alike.
This resource provided by the ACLU gives guidance to knowing your rights when questioned by law enforcement agencies and authorities. A copy of “My Rights Card” is available in this resource for use if needed. This resource is prepared in English.
Families, looking for a coaching plan for the next two weeks? Scroll through for week 1 and week 2 or download the guide below.
The Be SMART campaign was launched to raise awareness that secure gun storage—storing guns locked, unloaded, and separate from ammunition—can save children’s lives. Be SMART emphasizes that it’s an adult responsibility to keep kids from accessing guns and that every adult can play a role in keeping kids and communities safer. There are thousands of Be SMART volunteers in your communities and neighborhoods that are delivering the Be SMART message across the country in all 50 states. Be SMART resources include tips for parents and adults in talking to youth about gun violence and gun violence prevention.
CAN provides information, support, and assistance to caregivers.
Offers a comprehensive, up-to date, easy to use collection of more than 15,000 resources from many disciplines related to child care and early education.
The Child Development Institute was founded to become the go to site for parents with services related to child development, psychology, health, parenting, and other subjects.
The NCSL provides information about child support laws, rules, and basics.
Connecting children to welfare and related professionals that help children and strengthen families.
Occupational therapists and trauma-informed teachers weigh in on how to create sensory tools and spaces with what you have at home.
Program staff can direct parents to this website designed for smart academic advice for helping kids in every grade and subject.
Are you inside with the kids today? Someone’s sick? Raining outside? Something else keeping you inside? This booklet provides 10 ways you can talk, read, sing, and play your way through the day—just with things you might already have at home. Pick and choose the ideas that work best for your child’s age and interests. And follow your child’s lead on other ways they want to play!