Family Enhancement
Family Enhancement brings information, ideas,
activities and recommendations from more than
three decades of experience working with
families to help parents develop and strengthen
their parenting skills to become positive, nurturing
parents. More info: (608) 241-5150
www.familyenhancement.org
Canopy Center
The mission of Canopy Center is to prevent child
abuse and neglect, strengthen families and
promote healing of those affected by abuse,
through the provision of culturally competent and
diverse professional, volunteer and peer services.
More info: (608) 241-4888 www.canopycenter.org
Dane County Parent Council
DCPC offers Head Start programs for early
childhood, as well as programs in Parent
Education, Employment, Alcohol & Other Drug
Addiction, Healthy Lifestyles, Learning English,
Achieving a High School Diploma, Housing. More
info: (608) 275-6740 www.dcpcinc.org
Dane County Child Support Agency
The Dane County Child Support Agency is
responsible for working with families to establish
and enforce support orders for children. Services
also include establishing paternity & finding
absent parents. More info: (608) 266-4031
www.danechildsupport.com
Respite Center
Respite Center offers crisis childcare and parent
support. Since 1979, they have cared for children
birth through 14 when their families are
experiencing tough times. They aim to prevent
child abuse by providing a safe nurturing
environment for children while helping parents
build upon their strengths. Besides child care,
they offer parents crisis intervention, short-term
counseling, advocacy and referrals.
As the third oldest crisis nursery in the country,
they are a haven for families in stress and
transition. Parents must call first to schedule
childcare (608) 244-5700. www.respitecenter.org
Wisconsin Early Autism Project
WEAP, Inc. is a program and clinic for the
treatment of children with autism based on the
work of Dr. Ivar Lovaas, the pioneer of an
intensive behavioral approach with proven best
outcomes. WEAP provides ongoing therapeutic
treatment through its local clinics for families in
Wisconsin, Minnesota, Malaysia, and Vancouver
as well as training workshops with follow-up
supervision for families in other parts of the
United States and the world.
More info: (608) 288-9040 www.wiautism.com
Family Enhancement brings information, ideas,
activities and recommendations from more than
three decades of experience working with
families to help parents develop and strengthen
their parenting skills to become positive, nurturing
parents. More info: (608) 241-5150
www.familyenhancement.org
Canopy Center
The mission of Canopy Center is to prevent child
abuse and neglect, strengthen families and
promote healing of those affected by abuse,
through the provision of culturally competent and
diverse professional, volunteer and peer services.
More info: (608) 241-4888 www.canopycenter.org
Dane County Parent Council
DCPC offers Head Start programs for early
childhood, as well as programs in Parent
Education, Employment, Alcohol & Other Drug
Addiction, Healthy Lifestyles, Learning English,
Achieving a High School Diploma, Housing. More
info: (608) 275-6740 www.dcpcinc.org
Dane County Child Support Agency
The Dane County Child Support Agency is
responsible for working with families to establish
and enforce support orders for children. Services
also include establishing paternity & finding
absent parents. More info: (608) 266-4031
www.danechildsupport.com
Respite Center
Respite Center offers crisis childcare and parent
support. Since 1979, they have cared for children
birth through 14 when their families are
experiencing tough times. They aim to prevent
child abuse by providing a safe nurturing
environment for children while helping parents
build upon their strengths. Besides child care,
they offer parents crisis intervention, short-term
counseling, advocacy and referrals.
As the third oldest crisis nursery in the country,
they are a haven for families in stress and
transition. Parents must call first to schedule
childcare (608) 244-5700. www.respitecenter.org
Wisconsin Early Autism Project
WEAP, Inc. is a program and clinic for the
treatment of children with autism based on the
work of Dr. Ivar Lovaas, the pioneer of an
intensive behavioral approach with proven best
outcomes. WEAP provides ongoing therapeutic
treatment through its local clinics for families in
Wisconsin, Minnesota, Malaysia, and Vancouver
as well as training workshops with follow-up
supervision for families in other parts of the
United States and the world.
More info: (608) 288-9040 www.wiautism.com
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BornLearning.org
Born Learning is an innovative public
engagement campaign that helps parents,
caregivers and communities create quality early
learning opportunities for young children. This
website has a great Ages & Stages guide,
allowing you to select a category from birth to five
or to select a topic, such as health or discipline.
ParentsAsTeachers.org
Parents are supported by PAT-certified parent
educators trained to translate scientific
information on early brain development into
specific when, what, how and why advice for
families. By understanding what to expect during
each stage of development, parents can easily
capture the teachable moments in everyday life to
enhance their child's language development,
intellectual growth, social development and motor
skills.
MomsRising.org
Our members are bringing important motherhood
and family issues to the forefront of the country's
awareness. We are working to create both
cultural and legislative change. MomsRising
offers easy entry into citizen advocacy and is
bringing the power of online organizing to
motherhood and family issues.
FamilyVillage.wisc.edu
The Family Village, sponsored by the
UW-Madison Waisman Center is a website for
children and adults with disabilities, their
families, and their friends and allies. Family
Village brings together thousands of online
resources in a organized, easy-to-use directory.
The centerpiece of Family Village is the library,
where visitors can find information on over 300
diagnosis. Visitors can also learn about
assistive technology, legal rights and legislation,
special education, leisure activities and much
more.
Born Learning is an innovative public
engagement campaign that helps parents,
caregivers and communities create quality early
learning opportunities for young children. This
website has a great Ages & Stages guide,
allowing you to select a category from birth to five
or to select a topic, such as health or discipline.
ParentsAsTeachers.org
Parents are supported by PAT-certified parent
educators trained to translate scientific
information on early brain development into
specific when, what, how and why advice for
families. By understanding what to expect during
each stage of development, parents can easily
capture the teachable moments in everyday life to
enhance their child's language development,
intellectual growth, social development and motor
skills.
MomsRising.org
Our members are bringing important motherhood
and family issues to the forefront of the country's
awareness. We are working to create both
cultural and legislative change. MomsRising
offers easy entry into citizen advocacy and is
bringing the power of online organizing to
motherhood and family issues.
FamilyVillage.wisc.edu
The Family Village, sponsored by the
UW-Madison Waisman Center is a website for
children and adults with disabilities, their
families, and their friends and allies. Family
Village brings together thousands of online
resources in a organized, easy-to-use directory.
The centerpiece of Family Village is the library,
where visitors can find information on over 300
diagnosis. Visitors can also learn about
assistive technology, legal rights and legislation,
special education, leisure activities and much
more.
FocusontheFamily.org
Elaborate ministry founded by Dr. James Dobson
offering tons of biblically-based family support,
from parenting & marriage to finances. You can
to discipline challenges, endless books, studies,
find radio programs, parenting forums, answers
videos & other resources.
Parent & Child Magazine
from Scholastic
A quality magazine and on-line resource offering
practical tips, advice and age-appropriate
information on your child's development.
About.com
This website is "about" anything you're searching
for. There are many links to parenting tips,
including sub-categories, such as Preschoolers.
You can find many forums, blogs, and most
importantly - answers!! Caution: you can spend
hours on this website!
Parents.com
The online home of Parents, American Baby and
Family Circle magazines. Covers plenty of
age-appropriate topics, ideas, recipes, crafts and
more.
Elaborate ministry founded by Dr. James Dobson
offering tons of biblically-based family support,
from parenting & marriage to finances. You can
to discipline challenges, endless books, studies,
find radio programs, parenting forums, answers
videos & other resources.
Parent & Child Magazine
from Scholastic
A quality magazine and on-line resource offering
practical tips, advice and age-appropriate
information on your child's development.
About.com
This website is "about" anything you're searching
for. There are many links to parenting tips,
including sub-categories, such as Preschoolers.
You can find many forums, blogs, and most
importantly - answers!! Caution: you can spend
hours on this website!
Parents.com
The online home of Parents, American Baby and
Family Circle magazines. Covers plenty of
age-appropriate topics, ideas, recipes, crafts and
more.
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American Academy of Pediatrics
An organization of 60,000 pediatricians committed
to the attainment of optimal physical, mental, and
social health and well-being for all infants,
children, adolescents, and young adults. Site
offers a search for local AAP member
Pediatricians.
Web MD
Online medical magazine with professional
answers to any health-related concerns, a great
resource for children's health and parenting
topics.
Kids Health.org
Kids Health comes from Nemours, one of the
largest non-profit organizations devoted to
children's health. The website has dedicated
topics on Positive Parenting, as well as recipes
for special dietary needs, a pregnancy calendar
and more.
