Parent, Child, and Teen

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• Day Care Council of New York, Inc.
  The Day Care Council provides information on center-based child care, infant/toddler programs, after-school and Head Start programs, and summer camps. In addition they provide early childhood training and workshops, information on child care regulations and licensing, and technical assistance for child care providers. Information about child care subsidies and vouchers as well as nanny services is also available. Call 212-206-7818 for more information (Spanish assistance available).
  
  
• Immunization Requirements for All Students / Medical Requirements for New School Entrants
  Immunization and medical requirements for New York City schools
  
  
• ParentJobNet
  ParentJobNet offers job networking programs, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes, and other free programs and resources for parents and caregivers.
  
  
• NYC Family Guide
  From the New York City Commission on Women's Issues, this online guide provides information about child care, health insurance, nutrition, tax credits, and supplemental services.
  
  
• Working Families in New York City Resource Guide
  Information on public benefits programs and tax credits available to working families, including child care, health care, food/nutrition programs, Head Start and pre-Kindergarten, housing subsidies, and help with utility bills.
  
  
• NYC Bureau of Day Care
  Information about NYC day care centers including how to choose a good day care program, researching day care centers in your area, and registering to be a day care provider.
  
  
• Information for Families, Inc.
  A wealth of information for families who are homeless, recently were homeless, or are in danger of becoming homeless. Resources include information about where to find food, clothing, and shelter.
  
  
• Just the Facts for NY Parents
  Eight information sheets created by the NY State Department of Education to help parents understand the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2001. Topics include an overview of the NCLB Act, School Report Cards, and Teacher Qualifications. Available in English and Spanish. Other languages available by contacting the NYS Department of Education.
  
  
• Keeping Track of New York City's Children
  This free database created by the Childrens' Committee for Children of New York, Inc. provides statistical information on the well-being of children in New York City. Searches can be done by borough, community district, or school district. Statistics cover 200 different indicators, including child care, youth issues, and education.
  
  
• Resources for Children with Special Needs, Inc.
  An independent, not-for-profit organization, RCSN provides information and referral, case management and support, individual and systemic advocacy, parent and professional training, library and information services to NYC parents and caregivers of children with disabilities and special needs and to the professionals who work with them.
  
  
• Beacon Directory (NYC Dept. of Youth and Community Development)
  The Beacon Program provides safe havens for youth that offer a comprehensive array of youth development services, including drug and alcohol education, prevention and referral services, and other needed community services.
  
  
• The Beehive
  Information on money, health, school, jobs, and family.
  
  
• Kids' Well-Being Indicators Clearinghouse
  From the New York State Council on Children and Families, the Kids' Well-Being Indicators Clearinghouse presents statistics regarding children's health, education, and well-being. Information can be accessed by indicator or by region.
  
  
• Code Amber -- The Web's Amber Alert System
  Designed to relay information about missing or abducted children via the Internet, Code Amber complements the Amber Alert system in use in many states. Current and previous Amber Alerts are listed.
  
  
• Directory of Approved Providers of Training in the Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse
  The list of providers includes those organizations approved by the State Education Department as providers of the training in the identification and reporting of child abuse and maltreatment.
  
  
• Supplemental Security Income in New York
  Information about Supplemental Security Income (SSI) from the Social Security Administration
  
  
• Seguridad de Ingreso Suplementario en Nueva York
  Information about Supplemental Security Income (SSI) from the Social Security Administration in Spanish