Ideas to share with families

CFSRP Choosing Childcare - Parent Visit Log (CFSRP - Philadelphia Inclusion Network, 2008) Making adaptations for children (CFSRP - Philadelphia Inclusion Network, 2002) Philadelphia Neighborhoods (CFSRP, 2007)

Resources Challenging Behavior: Eight Practical Tips for Families (Center for Evidenced-Based Practice, 2006) Childcare Resources from Child and Family Web Guide, Tufts University WA Learning Systems Fire Safey Video (FEMA) - A Fire Safety Campaign for Babies and Toddlers Teaching Tools for Young Children with Challenging Behavior - articles, printable documents and other free materials with tips and strategies to implement in classrooms or use in training, from the Technical Assistance Center on Social Emotional Intervention for Young Children Families Community - a wealth of printable publications, web presentations, links to websites and other resources for families from the Technical Assistance Center on Social Emotional Intervention for Young Children. Healthy Eating: one page brochure with strategies for parents to develop eating habits in their baby or toddler (from Zero-to-Three, 2008) English | Spanish Literacy: Free reproducible handouts (from Washington Learning Systems) with activities to help caregivers support early literacy in natural environments (available in English and Spanish) Language is the Key - an evidence-based early literacy program (Washington Learning Systems) that teaches adults to use language facilitation when looking at books with young children and while children are engaged in play and day-to-day activities. Videos are in English, Spanish, Mandarin and Vietnamese and can be viewed and downloaded at no cost Adventures in Parenting (2001) - download the booklet (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development) Behavior Problems: Overview (2004) from American Academy of Pediatrics - PA Chapter Culture and Parenting - from University of California

Websites National Network for Childcare We Can Play! - adapt a battery operated toy for children who can only press a single button, and variety of play suggestions in English and Spanish The Children's Advocacy Project of Philadelphia (CAP4Kids) - a comprehensive listing of many social service agencies that exist to improve the lives of families. City of Philadelphia Network of Care and Supports for Behavioral Health and Mental Retardation Services Philadelphia Interagency Coordinating Council (PICC) - a collaboration of families and professionals dedicated to quality early intervention services PA Training & Technical Assistance Network - PaTTAN - This website is helpful to parents who want to know more about special education laws and resources. U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA) Child Care Information Services (CCIS) - This site offers assistance with finding, selecting, and paying for child care in Philadelphia. Department of Public Welfare (of Pennsylvania) - This site includes links to services and supports for families, including autism services, child care and early learning, and health care/medical assistance.