<p>Child Care/Parenting</p><p>Adoption From The Heart 2212 Union Blvd. Allentown, PA 18109 Phone: 610-432-2384 Website: www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org Description of Services: adoptive parents</p><p>Casa Guadalupe 143 Linden Street Allentown, PA 18101 Phone: 610-435-9902 Website: www.casalv.org Description of Service: Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) nutritional program for pregnant women and children ages 0-5; General Educational Development (GED) preparation classes; English As a Second Language (ESL) classes; Parenting skills, life skills development; Homework Club for st th students in 1 – 12 grades: Individual counseling and service planning; Advocacy; Christmas assistance; Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits/application assistance; Information, referral and advocacy; Assistance with obtaining important documents (birth certificates, etc.).</p><p>Classes Parentales Pinebrook Services for Children and Youth 402 N. Fulton Street Allentown, PA 18106 Phone: 610-432-3919 Email: [email protected] Website: www.pinebrookservices.org </p><p>Child Care-Parenting 5 5/6/2018 Description of Services: Parenting classes for Spanish speakers, free of charge. Classes will take place on Thursday evening’s from 6 pm to 8 pm. Childcare is not provided – adult only group.</p><p>Community Services for Children, Inc. 1520 Hanover Avenue Allentown, PA 18109 Phone: 610-437-6000 (Spanish spoken) Fax: 610-437-6500 Website: www.cscinc.org Description of Service: Community Services for Children, Inc. (CSC) is the only provider of Head Start services in the Lehigh Valley. Early and Pre-School Head Start services are provided to children and families from pre-natal to age five. Home based and classroom based (full and part day) early education experiences are coupled with health, family services and parental involvement for over 1,000 families each year. Head-Start Prenatal-to-Five assists families in ensuring children are ready for success in school and life. Family services include child development, parenting, decision-making and supportive personal development. Families define areas for developmental; staff assists with referrals for services not directly provided. CSC provides a variety of services and programs to children, families, child care professionals, employers and educators. The Donley Children’s Campus, located on the grounds of the Allentown State Hospital, is the home of CSC. The agency’s staff and the Lehigh County Subsidy program are located in the Levin Administration Building. The Fowler Building houses two Head Start classrooms and two Early Head Start classrooms, the Early Head Start Family Place, and community meeting rooms, as well as The Family Library. It also includes The Wellness Center, which offers wellness education, dental and medical screening rooms and EHS-Safe Start, a collaboration with Lehigh and Northampton Counties providing therapeutic developmental care for drub impacted infants and toddlers, ages 0-3 years. The Fowler Building is also the home of The Training Institute, which offers educational programs on early childhood topics to professionals, educators, parents and students from across the Lehigh Valley. Family literacy programs include the Parent and Child Home Program, and Even </p><p>Child Care-Parenting 6 5/6/2018 Start (Allentown only). Parenting education home visiting programs are also provided to families serviced by both County Children and Youth Agencies. The Child Care Division of CSC manages the Lehigh County Subsidy Program and operates TOT-INFO, a child care resource and referral service for the Northeast Region of Pennsylvania. CSC is also the Child Care Resource Developer for the Northeast Region, offering grant programs, and training and technical assistance to improve the quality and accessibility of child care in the 15 counties of Northeastern Pennsylvania.</p><p>Governor’s Commission for Children and Families PO Box 2675 Harrisburg, PA 17105-2675 Phone: 717-705-1600 Website: www.pachildren.state.pa.us Description of Services: A website with information for parents and families/Lists of Health and Human Services and Advocacy Resources and Parent Guides.</p><p>Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Penn State Extension Phone: 610-391-9840 Contact: Denise Continenza Email: [email protected] Description of Services: Trainings for grandparents</p><p>Healing Works 1644 Walnut Street (Rear) Allentown, PA 18102 Phone: 610-432-2168</p><p>Child Care-Parenting 7 5/6/2018 Email: [email protected] Website: www.healingworksallentown.com Description of Services: Holiday Blues Grief Group and Power Kids Group for Obese Children</p><p>Lehigh Valley Mothers of Twins Phone: 610-799-0804 Website: www.lvmotc.org </p><p>Parenting Class, The Project Child 2200 West Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018 Phone: 610-691-1200 Website: www.projectchildlv.org Description of Services: General skills open to all parents year round, special needs also. Facilitator licensed psychologist with experience in special needs children.</p><p>Parenting Strategies Phone: 610-954-1355 Website: www.slhn-lehgihvalley.org nd Description of Services: meets the 2 Wednesday of every month in the Pricilla Payne Hurd Education Center 7 – 8 pm</p><p>Parenting Support Committee of Lehigh Valley 1355 Turner Street Allentown, PA 18102 Phone: 610-769-4111 dial 9 then enter 1899 Website: www.psclv.org Description of Services: Parents or caregivers of children with special needs. Contact for specific dates and times of meetings</p><p>Child Care-Parenting 8 5/6/2018 Pennsylvania Family Support Alliance Programs for Women and Families 1030 Walnut Street Allentown, PA 18102 Phone: 610-433-6556 Description of Services: Parent support and trainings for raising children.</p><p>Pennsylvania’s Child Care Subsidy Program Website: www.dpw.state.pa.us Services: Helps lower income families find child care. Helps eligible families pay for child care from (0-13 years). For example, a family of 4 must earn less then $38,700/yr.. Eligibility: Parent must be working at least 20 hours a week. Note: There may be a waiting list for child care subsidy. In Lehigh County: Child Care Information Services of Lehigh County Community Services for Children 1520 Hanover Avenue Allentown, PA 18109 Phone: 610-437-6000 Description of Service: Helps lower income families find child care. Helps eligible families pay for child care from (0-13 years). For example, a family of 4 must earn less then $38,700/yr. Eligibility: Parent must be working at least 20 hours a week. Note: There may be a waiting list for child care subsidy. Dial TOT-INFO: 868-4636 or 610-437-60000, ext 2319. They will send you an application package for subsidized child care funding. Also, cal this number for listings and descriptions of regulated child care centers, family day care providers and before and after </p><p>Child Care-Parenting 9 5/6/2018 school child care programs as well as other programs for children. This free service also includes information on selecting quality child care.</p><p>In Northampton County: Child Care Information Services, Inc. of Northampton County 2200 West Broad Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 Phone: 610-419-4500 or Toll Free 866-800-3880 Fax: 610-419-3880 Description of Service: Helps lower income families find child care. Helps eligible families pay for child care from (0-13 years). For example, a family of 4 must earn less then $38,700/yr. Eligibility: Application for child care subsidy by mail, then interview. Provides information al all child care programs and after school care in Northampton County. Note: There may be a waiting list for child care subsidy.</p><p>Penn State Cooperative Extension Lehigh County Extension Office Northampton County Extension Office 4184 Dorney Park Road Grey Stone Bldg. Gracedale Bldg. Allentown, PA 18104 Nazareth, PA 18064 Phone: 610-391-9840 610-746-1970 (Some bilingual staff) Website: www.estension.psu.edu</p><p>Child Care-Parenting 10 5/6/2018 Description of Services: Information about nutrition and food safety, budgeting, stress management and parenting. A bilingual newsletter is also available. Information and programs on horticulture, agriculture, farm management and 4H.</p><p>Program for Women and Families 1030 Walnut Street Allentown, PA 18102 Phone: 610-433-6556 Description of Services: Parent support and trainings for raising children.</p><p>Project Child 2200 West Broad Bethlehem, PA 18018 Phone: 610-419-4500 x229 Parent Line: 610-6691-1200 (free, confidential information, referral and supportive listening) Website: www.projectchildlv.org Email: [email protected] Description of Services: Project Child is the child abuse prevention coalition in the Lehigh Valley. It provides public education, professional development, parent support, legislative advocacy and specialized programs in order to prevent child abuse and neglect. Project Child is a program of Valley Youth House. Project Child’s services are mainly designed for parents, professionals and paraprofessionals in the community. Publishes Youth Help Cards, which list helpline number so that adolescents can access services. Provides ongoing parenting education classes; must pre- register for classes. Consists of 8 weeks of classes and receive certificate of attendance. Classes are Mondays 7 pm – 8:30 pm and cost $40.00 for the 8 weeks. Can join the cycle at any point.</p><p>Second Time Around 384 Carey Avenue Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702</p><p>Child Care-Parenting 11 5/6/2018 Phone: 570-819-0814 Email: [email protected] Description of Services: Support group for grandparents and others raising children</p><p>SPARK (Supportive Parental Assistance Raising Kids) Phone: 610-559-1004 </p><p>Super Cupboard Phone: Lehigh County: 610-391-9840 Northampton County: 610-746-1970 Carbon County: Description of Services: A nutrition, cooking and life skills program offered through the Penn State and local extension office. Local shelters, churches and other non-profits must sponsor and get interested eligible (low-income) parent participants.</p><p>Trinity Episcopal Church - Bethlehem 44 East Market Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 Phone: 610-867-4741 Fax: 610-867-5206 Website: www.trinitybeth.org Email: [email protected]</p><p>Child Care-Parenting 12 5/6/2018 Description of Services: Family support program for new moms. Diapers, baby food and other items as available. (Referral needed from Head Start, other agency).</p><p>Unconditional Child Care 2200 West Broad Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 Phone: 610-419-4500 or 866-800-3880 Fax: 610-419-3888 Description of Service: Provides intervention for children who are at risk of being withdrawn from their licensed child care program due to difficult behavior. Eligibility: Families that are enrolled in licensed child care programs. Referrals to Unconditional Child Care are made by child care providers, working parents, others.</p><p>Child Care-Parenting 13 5/6/2018</p>