Child Care and Parenting
The information on this Web site is presented for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for informed medical advice or training. Do not use this information to diagnose or treat a mental health problem without consulting a qualified health or mental health care provider.
This Web site provides links to other sites not owned or controlled by OLESEM that we think might be useful or of interest to you. The Web has an abundance of sites with information on wellness and mental health issues. Some sites are informative and based on good authority, others are merely entertaining. While we have been careful to research each site in hopes of providing you credible and accurate information, OLESEM does not endorse or guarantee references or a site listed and is not responsible for the content or privacy practices used by other site owners.
However, none of these sites is a satisfactory substitute for professional help. When people face serious personal problems that defy easy solutions, it usually is time to seek the services of qualified professionals. With that limitation in mind, the following Web sites may be of interest:
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Boys & Girls Club of America
In every community, boys and girls are left to find their own recreation and companionship in the streets. An increasing number of children are at home with no adult care or supervision. Young people need to know that someone cares about them. Boys & Girls Clubs offer that and more. Club programs and services promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence. Boys & Girls Clubs are a safe place to learn and grow - all while having fun. They are truly The Positive Place For Kids. To find a club in your neighborhood visit this site.
CHILD CARE REFERRAL RESOURCES
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Child Safety and Protection
Concerned about how to talk with your child about safety and protection measures? This site is a pamphlet by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. It is designed to help you talk with your children (including teens) about how to help protect themselves against abduction and exploitation. You may also find the following related site of help: www.amberalert.org.
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Childcareaware
(National) Childcareaware is a non-profit initiative committed to helping parents find the best information on locating quality child care and child care resources and referral agencies nationwide, and by connecting parents with the local agencies best equipped to serve their needs.
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Day Care Assessment brochure (click to download) - This ChildCareAware brochure will assist you when searching and screening day care resources for your child. Know what to ask and look for when picking a child care facility.
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Childcare.gov
A site that brings all the Federal agency child care resources together in one site. Locate Federal Child Care Centers in the US. Childcare.gov is sponsored by The Interagency Federal Child Care Council and is housed and maintained by the General Services Administration Office of Child Care. Once you get to the site, click on the information you want under "Parent Resources..
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Children's Defense Fund
Offers resources specifically for grandparents and other relatives raising children. Topics include health care and insurance, raising children with disabilities, child care and early education programs and food and nutrition programs as well as state-by-state information.
- Day and Summer Camps.
- Allensguide
Kids and Teens National listing of summer camp referrals.
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American Camping Association
The American Camp Association (formerly known as the American Camping Association) is a community of camp professionals who, for nearly 100 years, have joined together to share our knowledge and experience and to ensure the quality of camp programs. Because of our diverse 6,700 plus membership and exceptional programs, children and adults have the opportunity to learn powerful lessons in community, character-building, skill development, and healthy living - lessons that can be learned nowhere else.
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Campfire USA
Camp Fire USA's mission is to build caring, confident youth and future leaders. This is done through progressive, age-appropriate, small-group activities in a variety of settings, including at our many camps across the nation.
- Camppage.com
Resources for finding Summer and Day Camps throughout the USA.
- Children's Museums National Site
Find the children's museum in your state to research what activities fit your child's age, needs and schedule.
- Montgomery County Parks and Recreation
Camp referrals and other recreational resources.
- National Association for Gifted Children CAMPS listing throughout the United States.
- PG County Parks and Recreation
Camp referrals and other recreational resources.
- Summercamps.com
Assist in finding camps throughout the USA.
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YMCA
There are more than 2,400 YMCAs in the United States, and each one offers different programs and events. For more information on any U.S. YMCA, start your search here. Please note: If you are looking for a YMCA outside the United States, click here.
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YWCA
Find your local YWCA and research activities held in your area. YWCA reaches all around the world, connecting women, providing a voice to their concerns and needs. Programs may include support groups, shelters, breast cancer recovery groups, fitness classes, business coaching and much more.
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Feddesk.com
This site offers a listing of all Federal child care centers throughout the nation. This is a PDF file, which you can print or copy to your own personal file. This information is also available through childcare.gov above.
- Maryland Childcare Resource Network
Find child care and other helpful information in the State of Maryland.
- Cherub Nannies
CHERUB Nannies is the premiere nanny service for fine families of the Washington, D.C. metro area.
- 4nannies.com helps families locate nannies without an expensive nanny agency..
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All-American Nanny
Our specialty is placing quality Nannies into homes nationwide. All-American Nanny is the number one choice of families who have the means to provide the very highest quality of care for their children. Locating qualified candidates and matching your family's requirements to the right Nanny is what All-American is all about.
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National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
Offers a search engine to find NAEYC accredited childhood programs in your state and neighborhood. This list includes the names, address and contact information for all early childhood programs currently accredited by NAEYC. It is provided to help parents and others identify individual programs that have successfully demonstrated compliance with the Academy's Criteria -- the current consensus of the early childhood profession as to what makes a high quality program for young children.
- N. Va. Child Care Referrals
This site offers phone numbers to obtain child care services in northern VA.
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The Washington Child Development Council (WCDC)
Offers referrals to child care providers in DC. Once at the site, click on "Services" on the left side of the screen. WCDC has been committed to promoting the accessibility of quality services for children and families living in the District of Columbia. Services include information regarding Center or Nursery Schools, Family Child Care, Before & After School Care, Financial Assistance, Assistance to Providers.
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Washington Parent
Serving parents in the Washington Metropolitan Area since 1982, providing family enrichment through education and support...first in print and now online. Summer Camp information for the DC Metro area at this site.
Other links of interest providing resources for parents, children and teens...
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