The Project's mission is to expand the availability of high quality after school programs in Pennsylvania through the provision of professional development activities for staff and technical assistance for programs, based on best practices and research in the feild.

Mental health for toddlers isn't about putting two-year-olds on the couch. It's about healthy cognitive and emotional development for every child, development that provides the foundation for learning even before young children tackle their numbers and letters.

Provides information on family services, family child care homes, adoption, scholarships, elder care, volunteers, and non-profit spouse clubs. A helpful source of information on programs, and eligibility requirements for the US Coast Guard.

To establish lasting collaborations between Independent School Districts, businesses, and local community based organizations. Learning Center Schools provide challenging and fun academic after-school programs that ensure a safe enviornment while linking local communities to the school campus.

Event: Conference call to address the mental health needs of children in early education
Organized by: Pre-K Now
Where/When: Washington, D.C., March 15, 2005

This discussion included three key speakers: Peggy Nikkel, Executive Director of UPLIFT Wyoming, who addressed the general public as she relayed her personal experiences; Mary Beth Bruder, P.H.D of the University of Connecticut School of Medicine; who addressed educators, and Jane Knitzer, Ed.D., of the National Center for Children in Poverty (NCCP) at Columbia University, who addressed policy makers and legislative change.http://www.uconnucedd.org/facbios.html

The Leelanau Children's Center is a provider of high quality, nurturing, developmentally appropriate early childhood education programs which advocate for children, parents and families in our community.

The mission of this organization is to ensure that all children, youth, and families have access to high quality programs, activities, and opportunities during non-school hours. NIOST believes that these experiences are essential to the healthy development of children and youth, who then can become effective and capable members of society. Our work bridges the worlds of research and practice.

NRCA Head Start's mission is to maximize the strengths of families, their total health and well-being, and the social skills of children.

The mission of this organization is bring about public awareness of child development issues and readiness for school.

The mission of this organization is strengthening individuals and families through community connections service programs and education.