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This website includes a listing of local programs that may be useful to you. If you can't find a program or service, please call United Way First Call For Help at 1-866-733-3748.
Bed Wetting & Toilet TrainingUse this helpful information on bed wetting and toilet training to make your parenting job easier. Child Care ReferralFor child care referral in Chautauqua County, call: Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc. 10825 Bennett Rd. Dunkirk, NY 14048 Phone: 366-8176 560 W. Third St. Jamestown, NY 14701 Phone: 664-4999 CryingLearn more about how to cope with your baby's crying from these web sites:  Daycare ProgramsCampus and Community Children's Center SUNY Fredonia, Thompson Hall First Presbyterian Church Daycare for infant to 5 years along with Universal Pre-K Agri-Business Business Child Development 145 E. Main Street ABCD follows the Head Start Performance Standards to offer the following Services to children and families: Education, Nutrition, Health/Dental Health, Parent Involvement, Social Services, Mental Health and Special Services for Children with Disabilities Lake Shore Child Care Center, Inc 845 Routes 5 & 20 Child care and adult day care Early Care and Education YWCA of Jamestown Before/afterschool programs (both Jamestown and Falconer) Preschool for 3-4 year olds and Childcare for 2 year olds Someplace Special Child Care Center Extended day childcare services in collaboration with Head Start before and after program hours for children ages 6 weeks to age 5 at the following locations:
Early Childhood Community Center (ECCC) Connections South 2887 Fluvanna-Townline Road Wee Care Day Care 4620 Route 60 In-home daycare for children 6 weeks through 12 years old. Open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, with a variety of activities including: arts and crafts, storytime, circle games, singing Developmental Delays and DisabilitiesIf you are concerned about developmental delays or disabilities, talk with your child's doctor or call these programs for more information: Early Intervention Program Call Here First - the Health Department acts as a clearinghouse for all of this work. They provide developmental screenings, therapies for children who are developmentally delayed, and service coordination for families. Assists families with finding affordable healthcare. Chautauqua County Health Department 7 North Erie Street Mayville, NY 14757 319 Central Ave 110 East Fourth Street Jamestown, NY 14701 Achievement Center Early Intervention Program Comprehensive services for children birth to age 3 including multi-disciplinary evaluations, speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and toddler play groups. Toll Free 1-888-488-3110 Or 488-2755 (413 North Main Street, Jamestown, NY 14701) Service coordination,counseling,cp/orthepedic clinic, loan closet, environmental modifications, aduputire technology, at home (day hablitation, residential habilitation, respite)for individuals who meet eligibility requirements. Mall Boulevard Lakewood, NY 14750 I'm Taking Care of Me The Resource Center Covers prevention and disability awareness issues. Though the use of disabled dolls children become aware of specific disabling conditions, adaptive equipment and acceptance of persons with disabilities. Domestic Violence & Child AbuseIf you are in need of help due to domestic violence call: Chautauqua County Hotline for Domestic Violence/Rape Crisis Visit the Salvation Army's local website for more information about Chautauqua County services including counseling, shelter and crisis intervention. New York State Child Abuse Hotline/Office of Children & Family Service Know how to recognize and prevent child abuse with this helpful information. Project Crossroads is a domestic violence education partnership between the Jamestown Police Department and the YWCA of Jamestown. The project seeks to assist victims of domestic violence and to educate police officers and community members about domestic violence issues. Jamestown Police Department Here is a list of some things you can do that may be beneficial to a child that has been in an abusive environment. Are you and your baby safe? Information on the subject of domestic violence is available through the New York State Department of Health website in English and Spanish. Prevent Child Abuse America, formerly the National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse, was established in 1972 by Donna J. Stone to build a nationwide commitment to preventing all forms of child abuse. The Shaken Baby Alliance mission is to provide support for Shaken Baby Syndrome victim families (Including adoptive and foster parents), advocate for justice for SBS victims, and increase SBS awareness. ACT (Adults and Children Together) Against Violence is a violence-prevention campaign composed of a national multimedia campaign and community-based training programs. National Center for Children Exposed to Violence has extensive information dealing specifically with children's exposure to violence. TantrumsLearn from this series of articles more about what causes temper tantrums and how to avoid them. Helpful Web Sites
The University of Minnesota Extension Service's Family Development branch develops and implements programs that foster the empowerment of families in our communities. Zero To Three (The National Center for Infants, Toddlers & Families) is a national non-profit charitable organization whose aim is to strengthen and support families, practitioners and communities to promote the healthy development of babies and toddlers. Child Care Aware is a non-profit initiative committed to helping parents find the best information on locating quality child care and child care resources in their community. National Association of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies provides national leadership to building quality child care systems, community by community and neighborhood by neighborhood. National Child Care Information Center is a project of the Child Care Bureau, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It is a national resource that links information and people to complement, enhance, and promote the child care delivery system. The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is dedicated to improving the well-being of all young children, with particular focus on the quality of educational and developmental services for all children from birth through age 8. NAEYC is committed to becoming an increasingly high performing and inclusive organization. The Chautauqua County Association for the Education of Young Children (CCAEYC) is affiliated with the National Association, and with the New York State Association. BrainConnection.com is dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality information about how the brain works and how people learn. Civitas is a national, non-profit communications group working to help adults understand what they can do to better protect, educate, nurture, and enrich the lives of children. The Dana Foundation is a private philanthropic founded in 1950. The site provides access to information about the brain and current brain research, links to sites related to brain disorders and educational resources, activities for younger children and lesson plans, access to its free publications and much more. Exceptional Parent is an online resource providing information, support, ideas, encouragement and outreach for parents and families of children with disabilities and the professionals who work with them. If you would like to be added to our programs or service lists, or want to The information provided through this website and any links listed here is intended only as a complement to the advice and treatment of your health care professionals. Always consult your child's pediatrician. |
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