Links 

The internet is a wonderful resource for information for both child care providers and parents.  Below is a list of  internet links accompanied by a brief description.  The list is divided into a section for parents and a section for child care providers, though links may be helpful o everyone.

Child Care Provider Links

American Academy of Pediatrics	Dedicated to the Health of All Children Committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental, and social health and well being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
Council for Professional Recognition	Home of the Child Development Associate (CDA) National Credential Program and related professional improvement opportunities that contribute to the field of early childhood education
Early Childhood.org	Promoting Professional Development and High Quality Early Childhood and School.  It is designed to provide a one stop source of information for those exploring careers in early childhood and school age-age programs as well as those already working in the field and looking to advance their careers.
Educational Incentive Program (EIP)	EIP is a scholarship program which helps pay for high quality training and education that child care providers need to provide quality care to children
Lead Safety by 2010	Lead poisoning damages children’s brains and bones for life. Throughout this site you’ll find specific things you can do to protect our entire community. See how easy it is to have your house or apartment inspected for lead, get your child tested for exposure to lead or make your home safer.
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)	NAEYC, Promoting excellence in early childhood education Information on: Accreditation, Conferences, Public Policy, Global Alliance and Publications.
National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)	NAFCC is dedicated to advocating for the family child care profession by collaborating with other local, state and national organizations who contribute to the family child care field to increase awareness about and improve the quality of family child care.
NYS Child Care Coordinating Council (NYSCCCC)	NYSCCC works to make quality affordable child care available to New York’s families. Rooted in a statewide network of child care resource and referral agencies, the membership of NYSCCCC includes wide representation from child care providers, parents, businesses, community organizations and other individuals.
NYS Department of Health	Information for a Healthy New York Current issues, Child Health Plus, Family Health Plus, Immunizations and Daily, Health News updates.
Rochester Association for the Education of Young Children (RAEYC)	RAEYC supports the positive development of children birth to age 8, through professional development, community outreach and promotion of high quality childhood standards.
Radon	Radon is a cancer-causing natural radioactive gas that you can’t, see, smell or taste. Heed the Surgeon General’s warning. Take action now to reduce your family’s risk of lung cancer from radon!
Rochester Parent Network	292-BABY Administered by Monroe Community College Greater Rochester Early Educators’ Network Information for: Parents-pre-pregnancy through age 3, Grandparents, Foster/Adoptive parents, Multiple birth parents.
Office of Children and Family Services	NYSOCFS networks NY families to information on the following topics, just to name a few: Adoption, Americorps, Child Abuse Prevention, Child Care, Foster Care, Legislative and Regulations
OCFS Forms	OCFS Bureau of Early Childhood services links licensed/registered child care providers/programs to needed Child Care Forms.
Zero to Three	Zero to Three builds, prepares and inspires professionals – Center for Training Services Zero to Three advances policy and builds systems - Policy Center Zero to Three raises awareness and informs parents

Parent Links

Boy Scouts	Scouting provides year round family programming designed for boys: Cub Scouts - boys 7-10 years old, Boy Scouts - boys 11-17 years old and Venturing is sponsored by the Boy Scouts of America is a youth development program for young men and women 14-20 years of age.
Car Seat Check	Motor vehicle crashes are the No.1 killer of children. Have your child’s safety seat inspected. Use booster seats to make seat belts fit kid’s right.
Child Care Aware	Child Care aware is committed to helping parents find the best information on locating quality child care and child care resource in their community. Child Care Aware is a program of the national Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies.
Child Health Plus	New York State has a health insurance plan for children. Depending on your family’s income, your child may be eligible to join either Children’s Medicaid or Child Health Plus. Both programs are available through dozens of providers throughout the state.
Community Events and Recreation	KidsOutAndAbout.com is a free community web service for anyone looking for great stuff to do with kids in Western New York.
Developmental Milestones	Links to Pathways Awareness Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about the benefit of early detection and early therapy for children with early motor delays.
Early Intervention Program (EI)	EI offers a variety of therapeutic and support services to eligible infants and toddlers (must be under 3 years of age) with confirmed disabilities or established developmental delay and their families.
Girl Scouts	Discover the fun, friendship and power of girls together and you can be part of it. The possibilities are endless. Find out more about different types of membership: Girl, Adult and Lifetime.
Nutrition Information
New York Child Support	This site offers information on child support programs: Child Support Services, Teen parents, Who is Eligible, How to Apply, Paternity Establishment and Support Enforcement. These services are available whether the non-custodial parent lives in or outside of New York State.
National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (NACCRA)	NACCRRA is a leading voice for child care. It works with state and local Child Care Resource and Referral agencies to ensure that families in every local community have access to high quality, affordable child care.