| CAR SEATS Safe Riders Program 1-800-252-8255 Brackenridge-Safe Kids Coalition 324-8000 (ask for Doris Collette) FOOD BANKS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Neighborhood Centers: East Austin Center 972-6650 Montopolis Center 972-5710 Rosewood-Zaragosa 972-6742 St. John's Center 972-5780 South Austin Center 972-6840 Baptist Community Center 478-7243 Caritas 472-4135 DHS-FOOD STAMP, MEDICAID, TANF Airport Blvd. 929-7330 Eberhart Lane 445-0022 Rutherford Lane 339-8868 UTILITY ASSISTANCE Caritas 472-4135 Link-Up America 1-800-464-7928 (phone installation at half price and a monthly discount on your bill) Austin/Travis County Emergency Asst. Program 854-4120 St. Vincent De Paul Society 442-0026 BUS PASSES Medicaid Transportation 1-877-633-8747 Capital Metro (Schedule and Route Info) 474-1200 Home Free (Greyhound) 1-800-621-4000; 1-800-231-2222 Caritas 472-4135 CLOTHES FOR THE FAMILY Lisa's HopeChest 457-0999 (open T & Th 4:30-7pm, Sat. 10am-2pm, need referral letter, do not need to call first) Neighborhood Center (see above) El Buen Pastor 477-7454 Salvation Army 476-1111 DIAPERS, MATERNITY CLOTHES, BABY ITEMS The ARC of the Capital Area (child with any type of disability) 476-7044 Any Baby Can Family Resources Center 477-1130 / 454-3743 Caritas 472-4135 Gabriel Project 238-1246 Austin Crisis Pregnancy Center 374-0055 Lifeline 477-1092 LEGAL Legal Aid 440-8752 TANF, Medicaid, Food Stamp Complaint Line 252-9330 Austin Tenants Council 474-7007 Child Support Enforcement 801-5437 Women's Advocacy Project 476-1866 EDUCATION AND JOB TRAINING WorkSource Center (employment assistance) 4175 Friedrich Lane, Ste. 200; 381-4200 (South) AIL/American Youthworks (job training and high school diploma) 472-8220 Huston-Tillotson Zenith/Delta Program (GEDFind information and organizations that support quality early child care and education at the sites listed below. Local City of Austin - www.ci.austin.tx.us Official website for the City of Austin government. Community Action Network (CAN) - www.caction.org To achieve sustainable social, health, educational, and economic outcomes through engaging the community in a planning and implementation process that coordinates and optimizes public, private, and individual actions and resources. Connections Resource Center - www.connectionscenter.org Provides materials and training for child care providers and parents. Travis County Afterschool Network (TCAN) - www.tcantx.org - A collaborative effort between private and nonprofit organizations in the Travis County area that is committed to supporting providers that serve school-age children and their families during out-of-school time. This website contains a list of organizations and programs that provide out-of-school activities for school-age children during non-school hours. Travis County - www.co.travis.tx.us Official website for Travis County government. State Center for Public Policy Priorities - www.cppp.org - This is a non-partisan, non-profit policy research organization committed to improving public policies and private practices that influence the economic and social prospects and conditions of individuals, families, and communities. Prevent Child Abuse Texas - www.preventchildabusetexas.org - A statewide nonprofit organization working to prevent child abuse and neglect in all its forms throughout Texas. This site contains information on advocacy, child abuse statistics and laws involving reporting responsibilities. Texans Care for Children - www.texanscareforchildren.org - This website provides information about child well being in Texas for both advocates and policy makers. Texas Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (TACCRRA) -www.taccrra.org - A private, nonprofit membership organization working to promote the collaboration, development, maintenance, and expansion of quality child care resource and referral services for the State of Texas. Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services (TDPRS) - www.tdprs.state.tx.us - State government agency charged with the management of community-based programs that prevent delinquency, abuse, neglect, and exploitation of Texas children, elderly, and disabled adults. Texas Health and Human Services Commission - www.hhsc.state.tx.us - This commission provides leadership and direction and fosters the spirit of innovation needed to achieve an efficient and effective health and human services system for Texans. Texas Legislature On-line - www.capitol.state.tx.us - Information on the Texas State House of Representatives, Senate, Legislative Information, Legislative Resources, and State Agencies. Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) - www.twc.state.tx.us - State government agency charged with the overseeing and providing workforce development services to employers and job-seekers in Texas. > National Administration for Children and Families (ACF) - www.acf.dhhs.gov - This is a federal agency whose programs include services to children and families. Two of the bureaus within ACF are: Child Care Bureau - www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/ccb- and Head Start Bureau - Alliance for Justice - www.afj.org - This is a national association of environmental, civil rights, mental health, women's, c hildren's and consumer advocacy organizations. This site contains information on advocacy and lobbying regulations. American Public Human Services Association (APHSA) - www.aphsa.org - The mission of APHSA is to develop, promote, and implement public human service policies that improve the health and well-being of families, children, and adults. Also contains information on TANF reauthorization in their Reauthorization Roundup Page. Center for the Child Care Workforce - www.ccw.org - CCW is a research; education and advocacy group promoting leadership and career advancement for child care teachers through the Worthy Wage Campaign and Early Childhood Mentoring Project. Child Care Action Campaign - www.childcareaction.org - A national nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening families, improving education, and advancing the well being of children through advocacy for safe, affordable, good quality child care for all American families. Child Care Information Exchange - www.ccie.com This is a publication for child care administrators. Child Care Law Center - www.childcarelaw.org CClC's primary objective is to use legal tools to foster the development of high quality affordable child care - for every child, every parent, and every community. Child Care Partnership Project - - This project provides practical information on creating and maintaining public-private partnerships to increase and improve child care in states and communities throughout the country. Children's Defense Fund - www.childrensdefense.org The Children's Defense Fund is a national child advocacy organization working to ensure children a safe and healthy life. Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition - www.cdacouncil.org This council works to improve the professional status of early childhood workers and helps to meet the growing need for qualified staff. It's website includes information on the CDA credential. Early Childhood Intervention - www.eci.state.tx.us - Local ECI programs throughout Texas help children during the first three years of life. Education Development Center, Inc. - www.edc.org - EDC is a nonprofit education and health organization bringing together researchers and practitioners to create tools and conditions for learning, reaching people of all ages, background and abilities. ERIC/EECE - - This is a national information system providing users with an extensive body of literature on elementary and early childhood education. EveryChild, Inc. - www.everychildtexas.org - EveryChild is a coalition of advocates and policy makers who are dedicated to insuring a child's right to grow up in a family environment. The organization is currently under contract to the Texas Council on Development Disabilities (TCDD) to construct a best practices model for providing family based care alternatives to children with disabilities who reside in institutions. Finance Project - www.financeproject.org - Develops and disseminates information, knowledge, tools and technical assistance for improved policies, programs and financing strategies in order to support decision-making that produces and sustains good results for children, families and communities. Head Start Information & Publication Center - www.headstartinfo.org - Here is a source for Head Start publications, including Program Performance Standards, Information Memorandums, and more. Healthy Child Care America - www.nccic.org hcca - The Healthy Child Care America campaign is a collaborative effort of health professionals, child care professionals, families and other services working in partnership to improve the health and well-being of children in child care settings. I Am Your Child - www.iamyourchild.org - This is a national public awareness and engagement campaign to make early childhood development a top priority for our nation. Since its spring launch in 1997, I Am Your Child has educated millions of parents and professionals about breakthrough new discoveries in the process of brain development. Mathematica Policy Research - www.mathematica-mpr.com - This agency conducts public policy research, studying health care, education, welfare, employment, nutrition, child development, and other policy issues. National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (NACCRRA) - www.naccrra.net - A membership organization whose aim is to build a diverse, high-quality child care system with parental choice and equal access for all families. National Association of Child Care Professionals - www.naccp.org - This organization's goal is to improve, enhance and strengthen the credibility of the people who lead the child care industry by providing memebership services and benefits. National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) - www.naeyc.org - This is an organization of early-education professionals focused on assuring the provision of high-quality early childhood programs for all young children. National Association For Family Child Care - www.nafcc.org - This is a membership organization. National Association for Sick Child Daycare - www.nascd.com - This organization was established to: support the establishment of high quality sick child care programs nationwide, promote the establishment of new sick child care services by researching and dissemination of needed information, and promote and participate in sick child care research. National Black Child Development Institute - www.nbcdi.org - This private non profit organization's mission is to improve and protect the quality of life of African American children and families. National Child Care Association (NCCA) - www.nccanet.org - The Mission of the National Child Care Association feguard the interests of quality child care and education focusing on licensed, private providers of these services. National Child Care Information Center (NCCIC) -www.nccic.org - A clearinghouse for information on child care. National Head Start Association - www.nhsa.org - This is a private nonprofit membership organization devoted to concerns of the Head Start community. National Institute for Early Education Research - www.nieer.org - The NIEER supports early childhood education initiatives by providing objective, non-partisan information based on research. National Network for Child Care - www.nncc.org - The National Network for Child Care has a program focusing on partnerships, research and evaluation, information and dissemination, development of resources and education for child care environments . National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care - - nrc.uchsc.edu- Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Department of Health and Human Services, this site has the child care licensure regulations for each state. Also available are health and safety tips and full-text resources. National School-Age Care Alliance (NSACA) - www.nsaca.org - A national membership organization that promotes quality school-age care, NSACA also encourages before and after-school programs to seek accreditation through their organization. President of the United States - www.whitehouse.gov - Official website for the President of the United States. Quality In Linking Together - www.quilt.org - Quilt is a national training and technical assistance project funded by the Head Start and Child Care Bureaus. Redleaf National Institute - www.redleafinstitute.com - This Web site is for family child care providers who want to be more successful as business owners. It is also for trainers, tax preparers, and organizations that assist providers in dealing with business issues. School-Age Notes (SAN) - www.schoolagenotes.com - This is a newsletter publication for child care providers working with children ages 5-15. SAN contains articles, legislative updates, activity ideas, and conference information from around the nation. Tribal Child Care Technical Assistance Center (TriTAC) - nccic.org tribal- The Tribal Child Care Technical Assistance Center provides targeted technical assistance services to over 500 Tribes supported by the Child Care and Development Fund. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - www.os.dhhs.gov- United States House of Representatives - www.house.gov - Official website for the U.S. House of Representatives. United States Legislative Information - thomas.loc.gov - This site provides information on federal legislative activities such as status of bills, committee hearings, legislative process, roll call votes, etc. It also provides links to state and local governments. United States Senate -www.senate.gov - Official website for the U.S. Senate. U. S. Bureau of the Census - www.census.gov - This site offers useful child care data, including information on child care costs and use of various child care arrangements. USDA Child and Adult Food Program - www.fns.usda.gov - The Child and Adult Care Food Program provides nutritious meals and snacks to infants, young children, and impaired adults who receive day care. Welfare Information Network -www.financeprojectinfo.org/win - A clearinghouse for information, policy analysis and technical assistance on welfare reform including child care benefits. Zero to Three - www.zerotothree.org - Zero to Three operates the Early Head Start National Resource Center, which provides training and technical assistance to Early Head Start programs(GED/H.S. diploma) 505-3056 ACC GED 223-7000 Austin Academy 326-8655 Capital IDEA 457-8610 AISD GED 414-1700 (ask for Community Education Department Dept) HOUSING PROGRAM Austin Housing Authority Section 8 477-1314 Public Housing 477-4488 Travis County Housing Authority 480-8245 Salvation Army 476-1111 Lifework's 735-2100 Austin Resource Center for the Homeless 435-5670, 302-5613 Hands Up Housing (ARCH) 476-4357 PARENTING AND CHILDBIRTH CLASSES Connections Resource Center 478-5725 Children's Advocacy Center 472-1164 Family Forward 459-5490 CHILDCARE CCMS 302-0710 Austin Families 327-7660 Main Spring (formerly Austin Community Nursery Center) 442-2301 Child, Inc. 451-7361 Ebenezer Child Development Center 478-6709 Open Door (children with special needs) 481-0775 CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS Any Baby Can Family Resources Center 454-3743 The ARC of the Capital Area 476 : : FamilyConnections: 478-5725 Citywide Parenting Series: Online listing of parenting classes across the city Guidance and Discipline Series: Every Thursday evening Parenting in the Early Years: Classes Tuesdays, Wednesdays mornings Charlas para padres: Viernes a mediodia Playful Parenting: 4 week course on Mondays evenings Newborn Series: Every Friday morning Preparing for Birth Classes: every Tuesday morning Parent-Child Workshops: 5-week workshop series in English and Spanish AVANCE Austin: 326-9335 www.avance.org 9 month parenting program Any Baby Can Child and Family Resource Center: 454-3743 Classes Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Saturdays (English in morning/Spanish in afternoon) Austin Child Guidance Center: 451-2242 www.austinchildguidance.org 10 week class Babies "R" Us: 342-0805, option 3 Parent education classes Bridges to Growth: (512) 864-3008 Georgetown www.georgetownproject.com Child, Inc. : 451-7361 Every other Thursday evening Children's Hospital of Austin: 324-8000 Children's Therapy Services: 331-1999 Child Development Classes: Sensory Integration and Motor, Speech and Language Development Consumer Credit Counseling: 447-0711 CPR Resources - 292-3130 Instructors are all firefighters CPR, First Aid and other safety training Family Forward: 459-5490 Middleway Parent Education Program 10 week class For Kid'sSake: 476-9490 Parent seminars and consulting Frugal Family Network: 891-9031 Money management and family budgeting Healing from the Heart: 990-5610 Redirecting Children's Behavior KLRU, Channel 18 PBS parenting program Mon.-Fri. 1-1:30pm Language of Listening: 388-9545 Round Rock Newborn Care: Connections 478-5725 Seton 324-1021 St.David's 397-4226 Newborn Care Basics: 324-1022 Nutrition Education Training (NET): 420-2596 Nutrition education for adults and children Planned Parenthood: 275-0171 Family planning education Prenatal Education Program: 454-3743 Redirection Connection: 329-8806 Redirecting Children's Behavior 5 week course Shining Stars 918-9683 Love and Logic Class STARRY: 388-8290 Classes for parents and children in Williamson County Synergy Counseling: 335-1123 Stress management seminars Center for Child Protection: 472-1164 STEP Curriculum and Protective Parenting Visions for Tomorrow: 703-6421 Free 8 week class for parents of children with behavioral and mental health disorders Parent Education Videos Austin Public Libraries Different videos at different locations View selections online FamilyConnections: 478-5725 2 week check-out View catalog online Nutrition Education Training (NET) Library: 420-2596 Nutrition videos Phone Lines AISD Family Resource Center: 414-3189 Parent involvement in AISD FamilyConnections: 327-7878 Child care referral Austin Travis County MHMR Hotline to Help: 472-HELP, (TTY: 703-1395) 24 hour confidential crisis counseling, suicide prevention, information and referral FamilyConnections: 478-5725 Phone line for parenting questions, child development and referral to community resources >Elder and Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-252-5400 Family Crisis Center: 1-888-311-7755 211 Texas: 211 Community information and referral NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE: 1-888-799-SAFE Safe Place: 267-SAFE TEXAS RUNAWAY HOTLINE: 1-888-580-4357 Texas Youth Hotline 1-800-210-2278 Parent Advocacy Advocacy, Inc.: 454-4816 Legal rights assistance for people with disabilities Central Texas Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition 301-8682 Breast feeding advocacy Children's Advocacy Coalition: 499-8674 East Austin 282-7303 Knowledge, skills and voice of parents whose children have been identified by AISD as at risk of dropping out of school Children's Defense Fund:480-0990 Million Mom March: MMMCTC@ev1.net Works on the behalf of gun control State WebSite: http://www.jointogether.org/gv/action/state/tx/ Texans Care for Children: 473-2274 Lobby effort for children's issues in Texas Texas Advocates for Special Needs Kids (TASK):336-0897 Texas Association for the Education of Young Children(TAEYC): 451-2392 Parenting Through Divorce Austin Child Guidance Center: 451-2242 Moving Through -- class for divorcing parents Meets one Saturday per month - 9am till 2pm $25 Children in the Middle: 451-7337 Ext. 110 Parenting skills for divorcing couples Divorce Recovery Center: 502-1882 Private Therapy Center Domestic Relations Office - Cooperative Parenting Classes DRO - 1010 Lavaca 854-9821 Tuesdays - 6:30 - 8:30pm Non-Custodial Parent Group Wednesdays - 6:30 - 8:30pm Custodial Parent Group Saturdays - 9:00am - 12:00pm Mixed Parent Group Clases en espanol - La Iglesia Govalle Methodista 831 Springdale Rd. sabados segundo & cuarto, 9:00 -1:30pm For Kid's Sake - Bastrop County (512) 303-2618 Kids Exchange: 467-0803 Parenting from Two Places -- visitation services Support for Divorced Parents: Tuesdays 6:30 - 8:00pm Men and Fathers Resource Center: 472-3237 Fathers support and legal clinics New Life Institute 469-9447 YWCA: 326-1222 Common Ground -- Cooperative parenting for divorcing parents Fathers' Groups Any Baby Can Child and Family Resource Center: 454-3743 Class for fathers the 1stTuesday and Thursday of every month Austin Men's Center: 445-7946 Groups on anger management and parenting Austin Stay At Home Dads sahds@austin.rr.com Center for Successful Fathering: 335-0761 Seminars and materials on fathering Fathers of Special Needs Children: 476-7044 Men and Father's Resource Center: 472-3237 Legal help and support for divorced or separated dads Teen Fathers: 735-2119 LifeWorks Texas Fatherhood Initiative: 453-5056 Resource center to raise public awareness on responsible fathering The Dad Show: 451-7361 Tuesdays 6pm on 88.7FM KAZI Mothers' Groups Postpartum Resource Center of Texas: 472-1002 Postpartum Resource Center Healthy Mothers & Healthy Babies: 301-8682 Promotes breastfeeding Home Based Working Moms: 266-0900 Providing support, networking and information to parents working at home or wanting to work at home Pregnancy Loss Support Group: 282-4123 Pregnancy Support Group: 479-9977 Second Saturday of every month 1-2:30pm La LecheLeague: 272-8042 For pregnant and nursing moms Latina Mami: 494-7758 Radio program Tuesday at 3pm on 91.7FM Lesbian Mom's Support Network 632-0457 or 836-0006 Lifeline, Inc.: 477-1092 Services for pregnant women Mother/Daughter Group 328-3652 for mothers and daughters (girls ages 10-13) The MOMS Club: Bastrop 303-1250 Austin-North 836-7282 Austin-South 292-8827 Austin-SW 327-0500 Cedar Park/Leander 249-8835 Oak Hill 288-7454 Pflugerville 670-9741 Round Rock-East 248-2216 Round Rock-West 244-7521 MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers): Southwest Location: 291-9794 South Austin Location 892-5991 Mom's Place Breastfeeding Resource: 719-3010 Mother Matters: 236-1898 Private groups of young moms Mothers and More: 877-818-1954 mothersandmore@ureach.com Mothers of Multiples: 703-6174 Pre-School Moms : Central 891-9845 Southwest 291-0661 St. David's Parent Education Department: 397-4226 Breastfeeding support and childbirth classes SETON Parent Education: 324-1021 WIC (Women, Infant & Children): 1-800-942-3678 Nutrition, breastfeeding and health issues Young Moms of Austin 835-6140 Soigne Network for Twenty Something Moms Single Parents Parents Without Partners: 335-9700 Monday night support group Single Parents' Group: 250-1043 Single Parents of Austin 249-5484 Grupos en Espanol Estos son algunos grupos para padres de familia que se ofrecen en espanol. Ofrecen educacion para los padres, apoyo y intercambio de padre a padre. Todos los servicios para la comunidad son gratuitos. Favor de llamar para mas informacion. Any Baby Can: 454-3743 Grupos de padres cada sabado en la tarde 3-4pm AVANCE Austin 326-9335 Clases para padres de ninos 0-7 Connections Resource Center 478-5725 Clases para padres de bebes 0-1, viernes 11am-12pm Clases para los anos de la deambulacion, sabados 12-1pm Platicas para padres cada miercoles 6:30-8:00pm Camino en armonia: 459-5490 El Buen Samaritano: 441-7977 GAFE para padres con ninos descapacidades 385-8839 Grupo de apoyo a madres jovenes: 441-7977 ext.13 Cada Viernes 8:30 La Asociacion de Sindrom Down 927-8860 La Leche League: 443-6370 Latina Mami 494-7758 Programa en el radio - martes a las 3pm en 91.7 Los Amigos Play Group de Austin: 821-0601 PDD/Autism Grupo: 476-7044 Parents of Teens Connections Resource Center: 478-5725 First Thursday of every month GEN Austin: 414-0472 Speaker series on the empowerment of girls LifeWorks: 735-2100 Youth and family counseling Parents of Juvenile Offenders: 478-7176 Youth Diversion Program - Urban League Teen and Family Counseling: 327-5040 Toughlove: 479-9334 SAJE: 450-1651 Family classes for teens and parents in the juvenile system Teen Parents Austin Outreach and Community Center: 833-0444 Coalition for the Empowerment of Teen Parents :791-7586 Community Advocates for Teens and Parents: 451-0252 LifeWorks :735-2100 Teen Fathers 735-2119 Teen Mothers 735-2204 TANDEM Project: 478-8924 Case Management Parent Support ARC of the Capital Area: 476-7044 Peer support and groups Attachment Parenting International : Central 478-8355 Southwest 912-9430 Northwest 259-3032 Austin Center for Attudinal Healing: 327-1961: 327-1961 Support group for anxiety and non-clinical depression Austin Radical Parents 407-6925 Family Eldercare : 450-0844 Support for elderly and disabled Families of Incarcerated Loved Ones ( FILO) : 443-0716 Gay Parenting: 441-8334 Psychotherapuetic support group for gay parents Grandparents Raising Grandchidren: 467-1376 Meets every second Thursday of the month Hospice Austin : 342-4700 For grieving parents and children Jewish Family Services: 250-1043 Counseling, support groups, employment guidance and seminars for all denominations KODA Travis County Services for the Deaf: 854-9205, TDD 854-9210 Support for parents with hearing impairments Los Amigos Play Group de Austin: 821-0601 Mom's Best Friend: 346-2229 Nanny referral services A New Beginning Bereavement Foundation: 331-1300 Grief/Loss Support Group New Parents Support Group: 479-9977 PFLAG: 302-3524 Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays Parent Resources for UT Employees: 471-3366 Parents of Multiples: (512) 868-2169 Georgetown Resolve of Central Texas: 453-2171 For couples trying to conceive Texas Inmate Families Association: 448-6368 Travis County Children's Advocacy Center: 472-1164 Families dealing with child abuse and the criminal justice system Travis County Healthy Families Program: 854-4100 Intensive case management for overburdened families of newborns: serving sip code 78723, 78752, 78741, 78617 Counseling Austin Academy for Individual and Relationship Therapy: 329-6611 Austin Child Guidance Center: 451-2242 Austin Stress Clinic: 326-1717 Stress management classes Capital Area Mental Health Center: 302-1000 Gay Parenting: 441-9334 Psychotherapuetic support group for gay parents Grief Recovery Group: 448-7198 Support and counseling for divorce, separation, death and illness Hospice Austin for grieving parents & children 342-4700 Jewish Family Services: 250-1043 Counseling and support groups for all denominations LifeWorks 735-2100 Teen Fathers: 735-2119 Teen Mothers: 735-2204 MHMR of Austin: 472-4357 Social service referrals and counseling New Life Institute 469-9447 Samaritan Center for Counseling: 451-7337 Seton Community health and Counseling: 324-4922 Travis County Counseling & Education 854-9020 Substance abuse counseling Waterloo Counseling: 444-9922 YWCA Women only 326-1222 Adoptive and Foster Parents Adoption Knowledge Affiliates: 442-8252 Support & education for perspective adoptive parents, birth parents and adoptive persons Capital area Foster Parents Association: 835-0963 Meets the second Thursday of every month Casey Family Programs: 892-5890 Children's Protective Services: 834-3273, 834-3279 How to become a foster or adoptive parent with the State of Texas Monthly orientations on the second Tuesday FRUA-Austin: Families of Russian and Ukranian Adoptions: 238-7177 Provides support and advocacy for families who have or will be adopting children from Eastern Europe Lutheran Social Services: 454-4611 Marywood Children and Family Services: 472-9251 Settlement Home: 836-2150 Monthly trainings for foster parents Parents of Children with Special Needs The ADHD Clinic: 804-2343 Support for children and adults with ADHD AISD Family Support Project: 414-3543 Support groups and educational seminars AISD Resource for ADD/ADHD: 476-7044 Section 504 Coordinator Any Baby Can: 454-3743 Support services and home visits The Arc of the Capital Area: 454-3743 Peer Support Groups Austin Behavioral Health Center: 347-7666 Austin Center for Attudinal Healing: 327-9906 Support for parents of children with chronic illness Austin Harvard School: 459-9191 Support group for parents of children with ADHD/ADD The Autism Society of Greater Austin: 479-4199 Brain Network: 452-0202 Drug free approach to ADD/ADHD Brain Train Center: 347-0053 Supporting Healthy Habits for Healthy Brains Nutrition Counseling for kids Support for children with learning disabilities, dyslexia, ADHD and Autism Candlelighters: 444-7675 For parents of children with cancer Capital Area Easter Seal Society: 478-2581 CHADD: 292-1518 Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder Communication and Learning Services: 291-5089 Resource for children with learning and behavioral problems Dyslexia Lending Library: 478-5725 Located at Connections Resource Center Epilepsy Parent Group: 1-888-606-5353 Exceptional Parenting for Exceptional Children - Coaching Group: Edward C. Gooze, PhD. - 291-5089 or Linda Klassen, M.Ed., LPC 291-5089 or 346-3123 FAITH Home: 302-4101 For children with HIV/AIDS Families Interested in Inclusion: 414-3543 Families of Children with Autism or PDD and Infant-Parent Training Program: 472-3142 International Dyslexia Association: 452-7658 Learning Disabilities Assocation of Texas: 458-8234 MHMR Chidren's Services: 448-0187 Children's mental health issues Milagros Children's Heart Support Group: 324-8028 For families of children with heart defects choamilagros@yahoo.com Moore-Weis Children's Center of Austin 472-6080 Private school for children ages 2 - 8 with communication disorders National Down Syndrome Association: 1-800-221-4602 Odyssey School: 472-2262 Private school for children with ADHD/Dyslexia Rawson-Saunders School: 476-8382 Private school for dyslexic students Scottish Rite Learning Center of Austin, Inc.: 472-1231 Extensive dyslexia services [classes, testing, consultation] for students, parents, and educators Texas Neurological Rehabilitation Center: 444-4835 Texas Parent to Parent: 458-8600 UT Speech and Hearing Center: 471-3841 Early development assessments Wildest Colts Parenting Workshops: 799-3610 Drug-free approach to disruptive behavior disorders Wonders and Worries: 329-5757 the above was taken from the Family Connections website Printer Friendly Page Copyright © 2004 FamilyConnections, Powered by Austin Data Works. http://www.ameriquestmortgage.com/habitat.html Find information and organizations that support quality early child care and education at the sites listed below. > Local City of Austin -www.ci.austin.tx.us - Official website for the City of Austin government. Community Action Network (CAN) -www.caction.org-To achieve sustainable social, health, educational, and economic outcomes through engaging the community in a planning and implementation process that coordinates and optimizes public, private, and individual actions and resources. Connections Resource Center --www.connectionscenter.org - Provides materials and training for child care providers and parents. Travis County Afterschool Network (TCAN) - www.tcantx.org - A collaborative effort between private and nonprofit organizations in the Travis County area that is committed to supporting providers that serve school-age children and their families during out-of-school time. This website contains a list of organizations and programs that provide out-of-school activities for school-age children during non-school hours. Travis County - www.co.travis.tx.us - Official website for Travis County government. > State Center for Public Policy Priorities - www.cppp.org - This is a non-partisan, non-profit policy research organization committed to improving public policies and private practices that influence the economic and social prospects and conditions of individuals, families, and communities. Prevent Child Abuse Texas - www.preventchildabusetexas.org - A statewide nonprofit organization working to prevent child abuse and neglect in all its forms throughout Texas. This site contains information on advocacy, child abuse statistics and laws involving reporting responsibilities. Texans Care for Children - www.texanscareforchildren.org - This website provides information about child well being in Texas for both advocates and policy makers. Texas Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (TACCRRA) -www.taccrra.org - A private, nonprofit membership organization working to promote the collaboration, development, maintenance, and expansion of quality child care resource and referral services for the State of Texas. Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services (TDPRS) - www.tdprs.state.tx.us - State government agency charged with the management of community-based programs that prevent delinquency, abuse, neglect, and exploitation of Texas children, elderly, and disabled adults. Texas Health and Human Services Commission - www.hhsc.state.tx.us - This commission provides leadership and direction and fosters the spirit of innovation needed to achieve an efficient and effective health and human services system for Texans. Texas Legislature On-line - www.capitol.state.tx.us - Information on the Texas State House of Representatives, Senate, Legislative Information, Legislative Resources, and State Agencies. Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) - www.twc.state.tx.us - State government agency charged with the overseeing and providing workforce development services to employers and job-seekers in Texas. > National Administration for Children and Families (ACF) - www.acf.dhhs.gov - This is a federal agency whose programs include services to children and families. Two of the bureaus within ACF are: Child Care Bureau - www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/ccb- and Head Start Bureau - Alliance for Justice - www.afj.org - This is a national association of environmental, civil rights, mental health, women's, c hildren's and consumer advocacy organizations. This site contains information on advocacy and lobbying regulations. American Public Human Services Association (APHSA) - www.aphsa.org - The mission of APHSA is to develop, promote, and implement public human service policies that improve the health and well-being of families, children, and adults. Also contains information on TANF reauthorization in their Reauthorization Roundup Page. Center for the Child Care Workforce - www.ccw.org - CCW is a research; education and advocacy group promoting leadership and career advancement for child care teachers through the Worthy Wage Campaign and Early Childhood Mentoring Project. Child Care Action Campaign - www.childcareaction.org - A national nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening families, improving education, and advancing the well being of children through advocacy for safe, affordable, good quality child care for all American families. Child Care Information Exchange - www.ccie.com - This is a publication for child care administrators. Child Care Law Center - www.childcarelaw.org - CClC's primary objective is to use legal tools to foster the development of high quality affordable child care - for every child, every parent, and every community. Child Care Partnership Project - - This project provides practical information on creating and maintaining public-private partnerships to increase and improve child care in states and communities throughout the country. Children's Defense Fund - www.childrensdefense.org - The Children's Defense Fund is a national child advocacy organization working to ensure children a safe and healthy life. Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition - www.cdacouncil.org - This council works to improve the professional status of early childhood workers and helps to meet the growing need for qualified staff. It's website includes information on the CDA credential. Early Childhood Intervention - www.eci.state.tx.us - Local ECI programs throughout Texas help children during the first three years of life. Education Development Center, Inc. - www.edc.org - EDC is a nonprofit education and health organization bringing together researchers and practitioners to create tools and conditions for learning, reaching people of all ages, background and abilities. ERIC/EECE - - This is a national information system providing users with an extensive body of literature on elementary and early childhood education. EveryChild, Inc. - www.everychildtexas.org - EveryChild is a coalition of advocates and policy makers who are dedicated to insuring a child's right to grow up in a family environment. The organization is currently under contract to the Texas Council on Development Disabilities (TCDD) to construct a best practices model for providing family based care alternatives to children with disabilities who reside in institutions. Finance Project - www.financeproject.org - Develops and disseminates information, knowledge, tools and technical assistance for improved policies, programs and financing strategies in order to support decision-making that produces and sustains good results for children, families and communities. Head Start Information & Publication Center - www.headstartinfo.org - Here is a source for Head Start publications, including Program Performance Standards, Information Memorandums, and more. Healthy Child Care America - www.nccic.org hcca The Healthy Child Care America campaign is a collaborative effort of health professionals, child care professionals, families and other services working in partnership to improve the health and well-being of children in child care settings. I Am Your Child - www.iamyourchild.org This is a national public awareness and engagement campaign to make early childhood development a top priority for our nation. Since its spring launch in 1997, I Am Your Child has educated millions of parents and professionals about breakthrough new discoveries in the process of brain development. Mathematica Policy Research - www.mathematica-mpr.com This agency conducts public policy research, studying health care, education, welfare, employment, nutrition, child development, and other policy issues. National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (NACCRRA) - www.naccrra.net - A membership organization whose aim is to build a diverse, high-quality child care system with parental choice and equal access for all families. National Association of Child Care Professionals - www.naccp.org - This organization's goal is to improve, enhance and strengthen the credibility of the people who lead the child care industry by providing memebership services and benefits. National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) - www.naeyc.org - This is an organization of early-education professionals focused on assuring the provision of high-quality early childhood programs for all young children. National Association For Family Child Care - www.nafcc.org - This is a membership organization. National Association for Sick Child Daycare - www.nascd.com - This organization was established to: support the establishment of high quality sick child care programs nationwide, promote the establishment of new sick child care services by researching and dissemination of needed information, and promote and participate in sick child care research. National Black Child Development Institute - www.nbcdi.org - This private non profit organization's mission is to improve and protect the quality of life of African American children and families. National Child Care Association (NCCA) - www.nccanet.org - The Mission of the National Child Care Association feguard the interests of quality child care and education focusing on licensed, private providers of these services. National Child Care Information Center (NCCIC) -www.nccic.org - A clearinghouse for information on child care. National Head Start Association - www.nhsa.org - This is a private nonprofit membership organization devoted to concerns of the Head Start community. National Institute for Early Education Research - www.nieer.org - The NIEER supports early childhood education initiatives by providing objective, non-partisan information based on research. National Network for Child Care - www.nncc.org - The National Network for Child Care has a program focusing on partnerships, research and evaluation, information and dissemination, development of resources and education for child care environments . National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care - - nrc.uchsc.edu- Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Department of Health and Human Services, this site has the child care licensure regulations for each state. Also available are health and safety tips and full-text resources. National School-Age Care Alliance (NSACA) - www.nsaca.org - A national membership organization that promotes quality school-age care, NSACA also encourages before and after-school programs to seek accreditation through their organization. President of the United States - www.whitehouse.gov - Official website for the President of the United States. Quality In Linking Together - www.quilt.org - Quilt is a national training and technical assistance project funded by the Head Start and Child Care Bureaus. Redleaf National Institute - www.redleafinstitute.com - This Web site is for family child care providers who want to be more successful as business owners. It is also for trainers, tax preparers, and organizations that assist providers in dealing with business issues. School-Age Notes (SAN) - www.schoolagenotes.com - This is a newsletter publication for child care providers working with children ages 5-15. SAN contains articles, legislative updates, activity ideas, and conference information from around the nation. Tribal Child Care Technical Assistance Center (TriTAC) - nccic.org tribal- The Tribal Child Care Technical Assistance Center provides targeted technical assistance services to over 500 Tribes supported by the Child Care and Development Fund. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - www.os.dhhs.gov- United States House of Representatives - www.house.gov - Official website for the U.S. House of Representatives. United States Legislative Information - thomas.loc.gov - This site provides information on federal legislative activities such as status of bills, committee hearings, legislative process, roll call votes, etc. It also provides links to state and local governments. United States Senate -www.senate.gov - Official website for the U.S. Senate. U. S. Bureau of the Census - www.census.gov - This site offers useful child care data, including information on child care costs and use of various child care arrangements. USDA Child and Adult Food Program - www.fns.usda.gov - The Child and Adult Care Food Program provides nutritious meals and snacks to infants, young children, and impaired adults who receive day care. Welfare Information Network -www.financeprojectinfo.org/win - A clearinghouse for information, policy analysis and technical assistance on welfare reform including child care benefits. Zero to Three - www.zerotothree.org - Zero to Three operates the Early Head Start National Resource Center, which provides training and technical assistance to Early Head Start programs. the above was also taken from the family connections website >>>Housing Austin Shelter for Women and Children 512-933-0600 Provides shelter and supportive services, including case management, children's programming, and counseling. Operated by the Salvation Army (see listing below.) Intakes are conducted at The Salvation Army's downtown facility. Blackland Neighborhood Center 2005 Salina Street 512-708-3745 Provides transitional housing. Capital Area Homeless Alliance www.caha-austin.org 400 Nueces St. Austin, Texas 78701 512-476-4357 Austin Resource Center for the Homeless (ARCH) Day Resource Center (6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. M - F) and Overnight Shelter (7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. every day). Provides information and referrals, case management; basic services include showers, lockers, phones, messaging/mail and laundry. Hands Up to Housing Program - Provides zero interest loans up to $400 for security deposit or 1st month's rent. Must be employed. Casa Marianella www.casamarianella.org 821 Gunter Street 512-385-5571 Shelter, food, clothing, and information and referrals for recently arrived immigrants. City of Austin Housing Authority www.hacanet.org 512-477-4488 Section 8 Rental Assistance Vouchers and Public Housing Community Advocates for Teens and Parents 7501 Blessing Avenue 512-451-0252 Shelter and transitional housing with supportive services for pregnant and parenting adolescents. Community Partnership for the Homeless www.austinhomeless.org P.O. Box 685065 Austin 78768 512-469-9130 Provides affordable single-family and duplex housing and housing referrals. Family Eldercare www.familyeldercare.org 2210 Hancock Drive 512-450-0844 Transitional housing with supportive services for elderly people. Foundation for the Homeless users3.ev1.net/~homeless 512-453-6570 Shelter for families in area churches through the Interfaith Hospitality Network. Habitat for Humanity Austin www.austinhabitat.org 310 Comal Street Suite 100 Austin, Texas 78702 512-472-8788 fax 512-472-6235 Builds and provides permanent single-family homes to qualified, low-income families in exchange for "sweat equity" and monthly payments. Marywood - Stepping Stones Program www.marywood.org 510 W. 26th Street Austin, Texas 78705 512-472-9251 Transitional housing for pregnant adolescents. ReEntry Program (Caritas of Austin, Inc.) 512-479-4610 Transitional housing and supportive services for veterans and homeless. Salvation Army 501 E. 8th Street 512-476-1111 Emergency shelter for families and single adults. Workers' dorms for employed singles. Provides clothes, meals, case management, tutoring, support groups, etc. Passages Program - Transitional housing and supportive services for families. Texas Housing Counselor website www.texashousingcounselor.org Offers information on specific affordable housing locations based on income and number of people in household. Travis County Housing Authority 512-480-8245 Provides Section 8 rental vouchers. Also offers non-subsidized apartments and a small number of single-family homes available on the private market. >>>>Homebuyer and Home Repair Austin Housing Finance Corp. www.cityofaustin.org/ahfc 2407 S. Congress Avenue, Suite A 512-476-3863 Down payment assistance program for first-time homebuyers. Austin Interreligious Ministries www.ammaustin.org 2026 Guadalupe #226, Austin TX 78705 USA 512-472-7627 Fax: 512-472-5274 Email: aaim@aaimaustin.org Hands on Housing program rehabilitates homes for the elderly, disabled, and working poor. Community Mentoring Network matches minor, non-violent juvenile offenders with adult role models. The Refugee Resettlement program, through a relationship with Episcopal Migration Ministries and Church World Service, resettles refugees in the Austin. NAACP Community Development Resource Center www.texasnaacp.org 512-477-5541 Serves people of color needing assistance when buying a home. Provides prepurchase homebuyer education, credit counseling, default/delinquency assistance, rural homebuyer education, and classes on becoming a landlord. Texas Home of Your Own Coalition www.onr.com/user/texashoyo 512-472-9195 Provides assistance with down payments and funds to modify inaccessible housing, offer low down payments and interest. Must meet income guidelines and have a documented disability. Travis County Housing and Weatherization 5021 Cesar Chavez 512-385-4036 Provides assistance with home repairs, handicap access, emergency plumbing or electrical problems, and home energy efficiency. >>>>Assistance Programs Austin Resource Center for Independent Living (ARCIL) www.arcil.org 825 E. Rundberg Lane, Suite A-1 Austin, Texas 78753 512-832-6349 fax: 512-832-1869 email: arcil@arcil.com ARCIL provides independent living services, including housing and other referrals, to persons with disabilities, their families and communities throughout Travis and surrounding counties. Austin-Travis County MHMR www.atcmhmr.com 1430 Collier Street 512-472-4357 TTY: 512-703-1395 For children, teens and adults. Provides 24-hour, confidential telephone counseling, crisis intervention, suicide prevention, and comprehensive information and referrals to human service agencies and support groups in the Austin-Travis County area. Caritas of Austin, Inc. www.caritas.org 611 Neches Street 512-479-4610 (M-F) Social services: provides vouchers for clothing, prescriptions, medical assistance, eyeglasses, rent/utility assistance, and groceries. Call for appointment. CEACO (Central East Austin Community Organization) www.main.org/ceaco 2326 E. Cesar Chavez 512-236-8901 Primary focus on East Austin, particularly City of Austin Housing Authority projects. Provides food pantry, professional clothing closet, basic needs case management, non-custodial parenting program, at-risk youth development, and ACTS Foster Care Program. First Call for Help (United Way Capital Area) www.uway-austin.org 512-324-1899 Offers information and referrals to community resources. Food Stamps - Administered by Texas Department of Human Services www.dhs.state.tx.us/programs/FoodStamps 1-877-556-2200 Legal Aid for the Homeless 400 Nueces Street 512-476-4383 Assistance with non-criminal civil matters including SSDI, SSI, TANF, food stamps, camping tickets, unemployment and veterans benefits. Lifeworks www.lifeworksweb.org 512-441-6914 Shelter and transitional housing with supportive services for homeless youth and young adults. Counseling and intake available 24 hours a day. Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) www.texcarepartnership.com 512-324-2447 or 1-800-647-6558 CHIP offers low cost health insurance for children who do not qualify for Medicaid. Neighborhood Center Services http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/health/hlnsu Administration - DeWitty Building 2209 Rosewood Avenue Austin, TX 78702 512-322-2341 Neighborhood Services operates 12 community and neighborhood based centers in Austin and Travis County and two Emergency Assistance programs. Food, shelter, clothes closets, forms assistance, and tutoring are offered at most centers. Some centers provide limited medical services and WIC assistance. Project HELP (AISD) www.communityeducation.org/help 901 Neal Street Austin, Texas 78702 512-414-3690 Provides advocacy services for school enrollment, tutoring, school supplies, clothing, summer camp, childcare placement, referrals for medical care, and other social service programs for homeless families. SafePlace www.austin-safeplace.org 1515-A Grove Blvd. Austin, Texas 78741 512-385-5181 / 512-267-SAFE (7233) Shelter, transitional housing, and supportive services for people escaping domestic violence. Offers case management, counseling, childcare, school for children, and other support services. Travis County Emergency Assistance 512-854-9130 Emergency rental and utility assistance. WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) www.tdh.state.tx.us/wichd/ 1-800-942-3678 Offers short term assistance for children under the age of five, pregnant and breastfeeding women. Immunizations, growth checkups, WIC-approved food vouchers, breastfeeding support, health and nutrition consultation. Sixteen sites in Austin. >>>>Hays County Housing and Assistance Links ARCIL-San Marcos Satellite (Austin Resource Center for Independent Living) www.arcil.com/sm 618 S. Guadalupe, #103 San Marcos, TX 78666 512-396-5790 Main 1-800-572-2973 Toll free Fax: 512-396-5794 Assists people with all types of disabilities to achieve their individual independent living goals. Services include living skills training, advocacy, support group, recreational activities, and travel training. City of San Marcos www.ci.san-marcos.tx.us 630 E. Hopkins St San Marcos, TX 78666 512-393-8147 Offers temporary night shelter for survivors of domestic violence. Greater San Marcos Youth Council 1406 IH 35 N P.O. Box 1455 San Marcos, TX 78667 512-754-0500 Offers temporary shelter for unaccompanied youth. Job skills training and placement assistance, food pantry, clothing and transportation. Hays County Women's Center 512-396-4357 / 800-700-4292 PO Box 234 San Marcos, TX 78667 For survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. 24-hour hotline, shelter, counseling and support groups, parenting programs. Samaritan Center for Counseling and Pastoral Care 129 Hutchinson San Marcos, TX 78666 512-392-7091 Intake Provides counseling to individuals, couples, and families. San Marcos Housing Authority - Elderly Services 5035 Springtown Way San Marcos, TX 78666 512-396-3363 Intake Fax: 512-353-4669 Provides low cost and safe housing for low-income elderly and people with disabilities. Southside Community Center 518 S Guadalupe St San Marcos, TX 78666 512-392-6695 Offers night shelter, emergency rental assistance, legal aid, meals, food pantry and clothing. Texas Institute for Housing Opportunities 518 S Guadalupe St San Marcos, TX 78666 512-392-6694 Provides home rehabilitation, home purchase finance assistance, tenant counseling, senior programs, and emergency assistance. >>>>Williamson County Housing and Assistance Links Bluebonnet Trails MHMR Community Center www.bluebonnetmhmr.org 555-A Round Rock West Dr Round Rock, TX 78681 1-800-841-1255 TTY: 1-800-735-2989 Provides 24-Hour crisis hotline, information and referrals, counseling and housing assistance. Habitat for Humanity Georgetown www.habitatgeorgetown.org 1201 Maple St. P.O. Box 737 Georgetown, TX 78627 Builds and provides permanent single-family homes to qualified, low-income families in exchange for "sweat equity" and monthly payments. Round Rock Housing Authority P O Box 781 Round Rock, TX 78680-0781 512-255-9159 Offers transitional housing for families and the elderly. Texas Baptist Children's Home www.tbch.org P.O. Box 7 Round Rock, TX 78680 512-388-8298 Offers transitional housing for survivors of domestic violence. Provides counseling, meals and clothing. Williamson County Crisis Center Outreach 500 South Main Street Taylor, TX 78664 512-352-5551 800-460-7233 Toll free Fax: 512-248-3246 Provides emergency shelter, legal advocacy, educational services, community awareness, crisis hotline, counseling, and various support groups for survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault. THE ABOVE from www.foundcom.org |
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