Subsidized Care:

Montgomery County Child Care Information Services
Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC) Region 17 administers the Child Care Works subsidized child care program which helps low-income families pay for a portion of their child care expenses.
https://www.montcopa.org/120/Subsidized-Child-Care
CCIS of Bucks County Child Care Works Subsidized Child Care
https://elrc-csc.org/region-16/child-care-works/
833-229-6928
Montgomery County Office of Children and Youth
https://www.montcopa.org/149/Children-Youth
Montgomery County Parent and Infant Resource Guide
https://www.montcopa.org/1134/Parent-Infant-Resource-Guide

Early Intervention

Access Services
Provides community-based specialized services for children with mental health needs
500 Office Center Drive, Ste. 100
Ft. Washington, PA 19034
https://www.accessservices.org/
215-540-2150
Montgomery County Intermediate Unit 23
2 West Lafayette Street
Norristown, PA 19403
www.mciu.org

Early Intervention / Pre School
610-755-9400 (EI)
Montgomery County’s Mental Health/Behavioral610-277-7176
https://www.montcopa.org/Search?searchPhrase=Mental%20%2F%20Behavioral%20Health%20Services
The Special Kids Network
An information and referral center that provides free information on disabilities
1-800-986-4550
https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/programs/Special%20Kids%20Network/Pages/Special%20Kids%20Network.aspx
Parent to Parent
Linking families of children and adults with disabilities or special needs
1-800-232-7640
www.parenttoparent.org
Philadelphia Education Law Center
ELC is a non-profit legal advocacy and educational organization, dedicated to ensuring that all of Pennsylvania’s children have access to quality public education.
www.elc-pa.org

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/

The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network
A non-profit organization to help parents, teachers, child care agencies, schools, and camps navigate the many issues and concerns related to FOOD ALLERGIES.
www.foodallergy.org

Keystone First
www.keystonefirstpa.com
1-800-521-6860
Children’s Health Care Insurance
CHIP – Children’s Health Insurance Program www.chipcoverspakids.com
1-800-986-5437
Keystone HMO CHIP
www.ibx.com/chip
1-800-464-5437
Adult Basic Insurance
1-800-462-2742

Keystone STARS - PA Keys
https://www.pakeys.org/keystone-stars/

Keystone STARS is managed through a partnership of the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) and the Pennsylvania and Regional Keys.
Department of Human Services
www.dhs.pa.gov

GENERAL PARENTING INFORMATION:
Child Development * Parenting Education
FOR NEW PARENTS:
Breastfeeding Support * Child Care Information
Postpartum Information and Support * Sleep Coach for Babies
FOR PARENTS OF YOUNG CHILDREN:
Fun Places to Go * Play Groups * Safety and Poison Control
Sibling Preparation * Yoga and Exercise
FOR PARENTS OF SCHOOLAGED CHILDREN INCLUDING TEENS:
Before and After School Programs * Bullying
Drug and Alcohol Prevention and Resources * Eating Disorders *
Media and Internet Safety * Teens
FOR OTHER PARENTING SITUATIONS:
Adoptive Parents Resources * For Divorced Parents *
For Grandparents Raising Grandchildren * For Parents of Multiples *
For Parents of Gay, Lesbian, Bi-Sexual and Transexual Children * For Teenage Parents
FOR PARENTS OF SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN:
General Information * Testing *
Additional Information on Specific Issues:
ADHD * Autism *Learning Disabilities * Mental Health/ Behavior Problems
Direct Services and Therapies * Education and School Advocacy *

Family Support (Abuse & Violence)

Laurel House – Domestic Violence
Sesame Street – Many Topics for Discussions with Children
Montgomery County Emergency Services
https://www.montcopa.org/2838/Emergency-Services
Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
Crisis Numbers - If you or someone you know is having a mental health crisis, call the crisis line for your county or you can call 911 (e.g. if there is immediate danger of physical harm). In Southeastern Pennsylvania, call:
Bucks County: 800.499.7455
Chester County: 877.918.2100
Delaware County: 855.889.7827
Montgomery County: 855.634.4673
Philadelphia County: 215.686.4420
Child Protective Services / Montgomery County, PA
https://www.montcopa.org/715/Child-Protective-Services
HOW TO MAKE A REPORT
If the child is in immediate danger call 911
File an electronic report of suspected child abuse at www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis
Call ChildLine (800) 932-0313 and complete a CY-47
(only if you cannot file electronically)
Notify your Administrator, Principal, Director, Etc.
Montgomery County Office of Children & Youth (610) 278-5800
Reporting Child Abuse, Call 800-932-0313 (TDD: 866-872-1677)
Institute for Safe Families
www.instituteforsafefamilies.org

Pennsylvania State - Megan's Law Website

Fred Rogers Center
https://www.fredrogerscenter.org
Sesame Street – Preschool Games, Videos, and Coloring Pages
www.sesamestreet.org