Early Care and Learning Council

The Early Care and Learning Council is the state network for the New York State child care resource and referral agencies. Stay informed and connected to advocacy initiatives supporting early care and learning by joining Parent Network- New York's Action Network.

http://www.earlycareandlearning.org

The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS)

All registered or licensed child care programs in upstate New York are regulated by the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). You may access a program's licensing history by visiting the OCFS webiste. You can review a program's previous licensing violations. This is important; however, the licensing violation wording doesn't necessarily tell the entire story of a provider’s ability to offer safe, healthy, fun care for your child. For help in understanding or interpreting the regulations, please call OCFS at 1-800-732-5207 or our Referral Specialist at (607) 723-8313 ext. 829.

http://www.ocfs.state.ny.us

Winning Beginning NY

Winning Beginning NY is a statewide coalition working to inform policy makers and the public about the many benefits of early care and learning including home visiting, child care and Pre-K.

http://www.winningbeginningny.org/

Child Care Aware of America (Formerly NACCRRA)

Child Care Aware of America has partnerships, programs, and resources that are designed to help parents find quality child care, get the latest information on child development and parenting issues, keep informed on current legislation and policies affecting young children, look at work choices after having a baby, and access to hundreds of fun, learning activities to do with children.

http://www.naccrra.org/parents

Parent Network

Child Care Aware Parent Network (CCAPN) is a free networking organization specifically for parents, grandparents, child advocates and champions - anyone and everyone who cares about children and the quality of care they receive.

http://www.ccaparentnetwork.org/

First Call For Help

First Call For Help is available to offer guidance and answer questions about any services you may need.

http://uwbroome.org/pages/first_call_for_help.htm

Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit

The Federal Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit is a tax benefit offered by the federal government. Find out more information here.

http://www.otda.state.ny.us/main/workingfamilies/cdctc.asp

Lourdes PACT

Parents and Children Together (PACT) is a Parents As Teachers home visiting program that offers services to families living in Broome and Tioga Counties.

http://www.lourdes.com/centers-and-services/youth-services/pact

Binghamton City School District PACT

Parents and Children Together provides support and education for families with children from prenatal to kindergarten living in the Binghamton City School District.

http://www.binghamtonschools.org/education/components/scrapbook/default.php?sectiondetailid=330

Family Resource Centers

The Family Resource Centers(FRCs) are drop-in (not drop-off) centers for young children and their families. FRCs offer the community healthy environments that promote a nurturing relationship between parents and their children by offering education and personal support for families. FRCs provide welcoming, family-oriented community homes that encourage parents to stop in for companionship, peer discussion and interaction, and offer alternative play sites for children, access to education resources and communication with supportive, informed staff.

http://www.mothersandbabies.org/whatispal.asp

Family Resource Centers in Tioga County

The Family Resource Centers in Waverly and Owego are free for families with young children. The centers offer nurturing play spaces, parent education, family activities, support groups and referral to local services.

http://blogs.cce.cornell.edu/tioga/frc/

Parenting Classes and Support

For more information on available parenting classes and support, please email our Referral Specialist.

Contact: 
Email: nbergmann@familyenrichment.cc