]> Connect for Kids / Child Advocacy 360 / Youth Policy Action Center - Information for Parents http://www.connectforkids.org/taxonomy/term/628/all en Parent Involvement Matters http://www.connectforkids.org/node/6277 <p>Parent Involvement Matters.Org provides free resources and information to schools, parents, and trainers working to increase parent involvement in education.</p> Education Parent Involvement in Education Weblinks Information for Parents Tue, 19 Feb 2008 12:35:49 -0600 Choosing Care for a Child with Special Needs http://www.connectforkids.org/node/5339 <p>Finding quality, affordable child care can be difficult for any parent. For those with a special needs child, it can also be a very confusing and emotional experience. Rebecca Freshour looks at what the law says, and what parents need to know to find care for their children.</p> CFK Articles Child Care Child Care Assistance Children with Special Needs Learning Disablilities Information for Parents Mon, 16 Jul 2007 15:00:00 -0500 The National Association of Childcare and Referral Agencies http://www.connectforkids.org/node/4310 <p>Members of NACCRRA are located in most communities to help parents find quality care in their community and provide resources to educate policy makers.</p> Weblinks Information for Parents Mon, 19 Jun 2006 08:09:42 -0500 The National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care and Early Education http://www.connectforkids.org/node/4309 <p>NRCHSCC has licensing requirements for each state, along with information for parents choosing a child care setting.</p> Weblinks Information for Parents Mon, 19 Jun 2006 08:09:05 -0500 The National Association for the Education of Young Children http://www.connectforkids.org/node/4307 <p>NAEYC provides a checklist for parents to use in finding quality care that will nurture and produce good mental health in young children.</p> Weblinks Information for Parents Mon, 19 Jun 2006 08:06:42 -0500 Child Care Aware http://www.connectforkids.org/node/4308 <p>Child Care Aware is a non-profit initiative that is committed to assisting parents in finding the best information on locating quality child care and child care resources in their local community.</p> Weblinks Information for Parents Mon, 19 Jun 2006 08:07:29 -0500 The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry http://www.connectforkids.org/node/4306 <p>Between 7 and 12 Million American youth suffer from mental, behavioral, or developmental disorders at any given time. The AACAP (American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry) is the leading national professional medical association dedicated to treating and improving the quality of life for children, adolescents, and families affected by these disorders.</p> Weblinks Information for Parents Wed, 26 Jul 2006 13:13:22 -0500 Getting Tax Breaks to Help Pay for Child Care http://www.connectforkids.org/node/4304 <p>The National Women’s Law Center has information on child care tax credits that parents may be eligible for.</p> Weblinks Information for Parents Mon, 19 Jun 2006 08:04:32 -0500 The National Child Care Information Center http://www.connectforkids.org/node/4305 <p>The National Child Care Information Center, a service of the Child Care Bureau, is a national clearinghouse and technical assistance center that links parents, providers, policy-makers, researchers, a</p> Weblinks Information for Parents Mon, 19 Jun 2006 08:05:19 -0500