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Oversees childcare centers, family childcare providers, and nursery schools in the tri-county area.Child Care Licensing and RegulationMore information: Issues childcare licenses and provides information on how to register to provide childcare Investigates complaints related to childcare
Offers vacations and activities to critically ill children and their families. Respite Housing

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Patient/Family Housing
Children
Children's Out of Home Respite Care
Adolescents
LOCATE Child Care - Special Needs
Respite Care/Family Caregiver Support/Support Groups
Provides respite care for adults with intellectual disabilities in-facility or in their own home.Respite CareMore information: Offers both planned and emergency care

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Respite Care/Family Caregiver Support/Support Groups
Adult In Home Respite Care
Adult Out of Home Respite Care
LOCATE Child Care - Special Needs
Provides education services, including traditional, continuing, and special education programs.Education

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Special Education
LOCATE Child Care - Special Needs
Public Schools
Provides pre-K through 12th grade education services.EducationMore information: Offers programs for middle and high school students with behavioral or attendance problems Vocational training and continuing education programs available Serves free breakfast and lunch to all students pre-k through 12th grade

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Public Schools
Adult Basic Education
Special Education
Alternative Education
Children
Graduation Requirements Programs
Literacy / GED / ESOL Programs
Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays
Computer Distribution Programs
LOCATE Child Care - Special Needs
English as a Second Language
Promotes child development through school readiness, health, nutrition, and parent involvement.Early Childhood EducationMore information:Provides special services for children with developmental, intellectual, and/or physical disabilities

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Head Start
Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays
DPSCS
Child Care / Early Education Providers
Special Education
LOCATE Child Care - Special Needs
Offers an early childhood education program that includes educational, nutritional, and health services.Early Childhood EducationMore information:Offers special services for children with physical and developmental disabilities

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LOCATE Child Care - Special Needs
Head Start
Child Care / Early Education Providers
Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays
Special Education
Provides emergency funds to families and caregivers for respite purposes.Emergency Financial Assistance

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Alzheimer's Disease
Respite Care Subsidies
Respite Care/Family Caregiver Support/Support Groups
LOCATE Child Care - Special Needs
Offers a comprehensive center for families to participate in early learning for their children and recieve services and support. Does not offer child care.Early Childhood Education SupportMore information:Offers parent and child activities focused on school readinessProvides child development screeningsOffers parenting education, guidance, and connections to other services

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Judy Center Early Learning Hubs
School Readiness Programs
Child Care / Early Education Providers
Child Development Classes
LOCATE Child Care - Special Needs
Offers a comprehensive center for families to participate in early learning for their children and recieve services and support. Does not offer child care.Early Childhood Education SupportMore information:Offers parent and child activities focused on school readinessProvides child development screeningsOffers parenting education, guidance, and connections to other services

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Child Development Classes
School Readiness Programs
Judy Center Early Learning Hubs
LOCATE Child Care - Special Needs
Child Care / Early Education Providers
Provides education for children with cognitive, emotional, or physical disabilities.Special Education

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LOCATE Child Care - Special Needs
Special Education
Public Schools
Provides special education services for youth with disabilities. Special EducationMore information: Includes a multi-disciplinary assessment to determine level of services needed

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Special Education
Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays
Public Schools
LOCATE Child Care - Special Needs
Offers a comprehensive center for families to participate in early learning for their children and recieve services and support. Does not offer child care.Early Childhood Education SupportMore information:Offers parent and child activities focused on school readinessProvides child development screeningsOffers parenting education, guidance, and connections to other services

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Judy Center Early Learning Hubs
LOCATE Child Care - Special Needs
Child Care / Early Education Providers
Child Development Classes
School Readiness Programs
Offers an early childhood education program that includes educational, nutritional, and health services.Early Childhood EducationMore information:Offers special services for children with physical and developmental disabilities

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LOCATE Child Care - Special Needs
Head Start
Child Care / Early Education Providers
Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays
Special Education
Offers an early childhood education program that includes educational, nutritional, and health services.Early Childhood EducationMore information:Offers special services for children with physical and developmental disabilities

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LOCATE Child Care - Special Needs
Head Start
Child Care / Early Education Providers
Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays
Special Education
Provides current and prospective childcare providers with information, training, and resources. Child Care Provider SupportMore information: Helps parents find licensed and regulated childcare

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LOCATE Child Care - Special Needs
Child Care Referrals
Child Care Provider Referrals
Provides information and resources to help prepare children for kindergarten.Information and Referral

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Child Care Referrals
LOCATE Child Care - Special Needs
Child Care Provider Referrals
Provides pre-K through 12th grade education services.EducationMore information: Includes afterschool care, counseling, psychological testing, and other resourcesSupport offered to families experiencing homelessness and students with special needs Offers free and reduced breakfast and lunch programs

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Adult Basic Education
Public Schools
LOCATE Child Care - Special Needs
Special Education
Graduation Requirements Programs
Literacy / GED / ESOL Programs
Offers an early childhood education program that includes educational, nutritional, and health services.Early Childhood EducationMore information:Offers special services for children with physical and developmental disabilities

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Head Start
Special Education
Child Care / Early Education Providers
LOCATE Child Care - Special Needs
Infants/Toddlers
Offers an early childhood education program that includes educational, nutritional, and health services.Early Childhood EducationMore information:Offers special services for children with physical and developmental disabilities

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LOCATE Child Care - Special Needs
Head Start
Special Education
Infants/Toddlers
Child Care / Early Education Providers
Offers financial assistance for short-term respite care.Financial AssistanceMore information: When funding is available, eligible families can receive payment for up to 164 hours of respite care annually Families may choose their own caregivers

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LOCATE Child Care - Special Needs
Respite Care Subsidies
Respite Care/Family Caregiver Support/Support Groups
Helps parents find licensed childcare options.Child Care Provider Referrals More information:Offers a quarterly newsletter with information on child development, discipline, early childhood education, and community resources

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Safety Education Programs
Child Care Referrals
Child Care Issues
LOCATE Child Care - Special Needs
Child Care Provider Referrals
Provides special education services for students with disabilities from birth through age 21. Special Education ServicesMore information: Offers a continuum of services to help participants prepare for career, college, and community living Comprehensive programs and services available for children with hearing lossHelps youth plan for adulthood and helps in the areas of employment, benefits, college, and more
Offers a comprehensive preschool program for children ages 3-4.Early Childhood EducationMore information:Promotes child development through school readiness, health, nutrition, and parent involvementProvides special services for children with developmental, intellectual, and/or physical disabilitiesA screening for health and developmental delays is provided within the first 45 days

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Child Care / Early Education Providers
Special Education
Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays
LOCATE Child Care - Special Needs
Head Start
Provides childcare and support services to parents who are taking job training courses and/or working towards obtaining their GED.Childcare and Family Support ServicesMore information:Offers an on-site childcare centerConducts home visits to help parents create a learning environment at homeProvides education on prenatal care, fetal development, labor and delivery, breastfeeding, nutrition, and health

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LOCATE Child Care - Special Needs
Special Education
Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays
Child Care / Early Education Providers
Home Visiting for New Parents
Early Head Start

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