Resources Available
Parent Helpline 1-800-CHILDREN (1-800-244-5373)
A caring and confidential Helpline, available everyday 9am to 10pm, where parents can get information and referrals to places in their community that can help.
NYS Parent Education Partnership
Offers resources and assists with locating Parenting Programs. They believe that all children should grow up in nurturing families. The mission of the New York State Parenting Education Partnership (NYSPEP) is to make that happen, by improving parenting skills and behavior through a strong, statewide network.
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Parent Network: News & Action Center
The Early Care & Learning Council's Parent Network Action Center (formerly Parent Central) is the hub of information and advocacy activity.
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Child Care Aware Parent Network
A free virtual community where everyone who cares about the quality of child care can network, interact and take action.
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Hudson Valley 2-1-1 of the United Way of Westchester/Putnam
Free confidential, multilingual information and referral helpline to provide information on food assistance, housing assistance, abuse prevention, mental health services, etc.
Home Visiting Program of Andrus Children's Center
The Home Visiting program provides an array of programs and services to families directly within their own homes and neighborhood organizations in order to help families promote their children’s healthy development, school readiness, and literacy skills.
CHADD Putnam/Westchester
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (CHADD) is a nonprofit organization that provides information and support to families of children and adults with attention deficit disorders (ADD, AD/HD).
Educational Opportunities Available
Institute for Parenting
United States Department of Education
Office of Children and Family Services
Early Care & Learning Council
Child Care Council of Westchester
In addition to the above opportunities, the Child Care Council's Professional Development Department offers workshops geared toward professional caregivers but anyone interested is invited to attend. For a list of current Professional Development Workshops, go to
