Family & Childcare Resources
This subject guide highlights trusted resources for childcare, parenting support, school enrollment, financial assistance, and early learning programs for families.
👶 Childcare Search & Referrals
Child Care Aware of America
Offers a state-by-state childcare locator tool, cost info, and quality indicators.
Child Care Aware of America (childcareaware.org ↗)
ChildCare.gov
Central hub for finding care, understanding costs, and financial assistance.
ChildCare.gov (childcare.gov ↗)
Head Start
Free early education for qualifying families.
National Association for the Education of Young Children
Helps families identify high-quality accredited childcare centers.
🧠 Support for Children with Special Needs
The Arc of Pennsylvania
Supports children with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The Arc of Pennsylvania (thearcpa.org ↗)
Autism Society of Northeastern Pennsylvania
Provides resources, support groups, and guidance for families.
Autism Society of NEPA (autismnepa.org ↗)
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).
Monroe County Early Intervention (cmpmhds.org ↗)
Parent to Parent USA
Connects families of children with special needs.
Parent to Parent USA (p2pusa.org ↗)
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).
🏫 Local School Enrollment
East Stroudsburg Area School District
Information for registering children in the East Stroudsburg public schools.
East Stroudsburg Area School District (esasd.net ↗)
Pleasant Valley School District
Information for registering children for residents of Chestnuthill, Polk, Eldred and Ross Townships.
Pleasant Valley School District (pvbears.org ↗)
Pocono Mountain School District
Enrollment and registration guidance for families in the Pocono Mountain district.
Pocono Mountain School District (pmsd.org ↗)
Stroudsburg Area School District
Enrollment and registration guidance for families in the Stroudsburg district.
Stroudsburg Area School District (sburg.org ↗)
👨👩👧 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.
HealthyChildren.org (healthychildren.org ↗)
Zero to Three
Focuses on infants/toddlers—development, behavior, and parenting tips.
Zero to Three (zerotothree.org ↗)
💰 Financial Assistance & Family Support
Benefits.gov
Helps families find childcare subsidies, food assistance, and more.
United Way Pennsylvania / PA 211
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.