Family & Childcare Resources
👶 Childcare Search & Referrals
- Child Care Aware of America Offers a state-by-state childcare locator tool, cost info, and quality indicators.
- ChildCare.gov Central hub for finding care, understanding costs, and financial assistance.
- Head Start Free early education for qualifying families.
- National Association for the Education of Young Children Helps families identify high-quality accredited childcare centers.
- PA Child Care Provider Search (Compass) Search licensed childcare providers across Pennsylvania.
- PA Early Learning Resource Centers Helps families find vetted childcare and early education programs.
- PA Keys Early learning network offering resources for families and quality childcare programs.
- Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Includes Child Care Works (subsidy program) and provider search tools.
🏫 Local School Enrollment
- East Stroudsburg Area School District Information for registering children in the East Stroudsburg public schools.
- Pleasant Valley School District Information for registering children for residents of Chestnuthill, Polk, Eldred and Ross Townships.
- Pocono Mountain School District Enrollment and registration guidance for families in the Pocono Mountain district.
- Stroudsburg Area School District Enrollment and registration guidance for families in the Stroudsburg district.
👨👩👧 Parenting Support & Family Resources
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Parent information on developmental milestones and health/safety info.
- HealthyChildren.org Trusted medical and developmental guidance.
- Zero to Three Focuses on infants/toddlers—development, behavior, and parenting tips.
🧠 Support for Children with Special Needs
- The Arc of Pennsylvania Supports children with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Autism Society of Northeastern Pennsylvania Provides resources, support groups, and guidance for families.
- CHADD – Children & Adults with ADHD Local chapters and resources for ADHD support.
- Learning Disabilities Association of America – PA Chapter Advocacy, resources, and parent support for children with learning disabilities.
- Monroe County Early Intervention Program Early intervention services and support for children with developmental delays (birth–age 3).
- Parent to Parent USA Connects families of children with special needs.
- Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation (PATF) Helps families access technology for children with disabilities.
- Pennsylvania Early Intervention Program Services for children with developmental delays (birth–age 5).
💰 Financial Assistance & Family Support
- Benefits.gov Helps families find childcare subsidies, food assistance, and more.
- United Way Pennsylvania Local helpline for family and childcare resources.
🎮 Learning & Play Resources
- PBS Kids Free learning games, videos, and educational activities for children.
- Sesame Street Learning games, videos, and social-emotional development activities for preschoolers.