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Local Links

Birth to Five
Early Learning & Family Literacy Center
315 Northwest 3rd Street
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 966-6080

ChildCare Finder (Be sure to check the "Read terms of use" box)

La Leche League of Richmond - offers education, information, support, and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed.

Moms to Moms of Richmond - a social support group affiliated with Reid Hospital that supports mothers in their decision to stay home with their children. Business meetings are the first Friday of the month. Guest speakers, child care available. Contact Bridget Hazelbaker at bhazelbaker@comcast.net or (765) 939-9113 for more information.

Parents' Coalition for Literacy

Wayne County Division of Family Resources - administers programs such as Child Welfare, Child Support, Child Development, Public Assistance, Food Stamps, IMPACT and Medicaid eligibility.

State Links

First Steps - Indiana's early intervention program for children birth to 3 years.

Indy's Child - parenting magazine for central Indiana.

Indiana Adoption Initiative - download a "picture book" of children currently in the registry. Information on the adoption process and legal issues.

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - links to state children's and family services.

ASK (formerly Indiana Parent Information Network) - Visit their resource directory for educational, medical, disability, and family resource links.

Indiana E-Learning Academy - Online resources for teachers & students.

Family Links

10 Tips for Parents to help their children avoid teen pregnancy

Bubblesphere - fun site with hand-on projects. Great for summer activities and science fair ideas.

Card Games - learn card games from around the world.

Child Passenger Safety - safety seat chart, information on purchasing, installing & using child safety seats.

ChildStats.Gov - Official government statistics on children and families.

ConsumerWatch.com - learn about current consumer watches on children's products.

Craftster.org - lots of ideas for kids and grownups, not just the same old crocheted doily ideas.

Dr. Toy's Best Children's Products - helpful reviews for making informed choices on toys, games, software, books and more.

FCC Parents Information - offers information on filtering software, 900 number blocking, television V-chip, and cable set-top box locks.

Federal Websites for Kids - sites built for kids to explore and learn.

Games Kids Play - instructions for lots of games you remember playing as a child.

Garden Projects for Children

GetNetWise - Online safety guide, tools for families, and web sites for kids.

Great Sites! - recommended by the nation's top librarians and sponsored by the American Library Association

Healthy Habits for Healthy Kids - nutrition guidelines by the American Dietetic Association.

Help Your Child Learn Geography - by U.S. Department of Education

Help Your Child... - Series - by the U.S. Department of Education. These booklets may be ordered but are available free online.

Healthy Start, Grow Smart - Twelve booklets, each focused on one month in a baby's first year, by the U.S. Department of Education.

Making Fishing Elementary: Tips for Fishing with Kids - by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.

NIEH Activities, Games & Surprises - try the "hidden picture" games - an online version of the Highlights hidden picture game.

Parent's Choice Awards - helpful reviews for making informed choices on toys, games, software, books and more.

Play Dough - recipes for homemade versions.

Mr. Rogers Neighborhood - offers both online and offline activities for pre-schoolers. Parent and caregiver tips.

Science Fair Central - by Discovery Channel. Good ideas!

SafeKids.com - ideas and essays on teaching kids about personal safety and responsibility while using the Internet.

Science Toys You Can Make with Your Kids - How can kids resist having fun with science with projects like "Fun with High Voltage" and "The Plastic Hydrogen Bomb".

Soul Family Travels - great travel adventures ideas for families searching for African-American heritage sites.

Toy Safety.Net - consumer tips and lists of potentially hazardous toys, provided by the Public Interest Research Group.

Youth Resources from the USDA - fun links for learning about agriculture.

The Yuckiest Site on the Internet - lots of really gross, yucky, disgusting science items - a long-standing hit with kids!

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