For Parents:
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children & Families,Child Care Bureau
This web site is dedicated to helping parents find the proper childcare for their children. It offers information about what parents should look for in a childcare center as well as health issues, financial assistance, and various programs. Click on the following link:
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ccb/
The West Virginia Department of Health & Human Resources Bureau for Children and Families
This state service provides an accessible, integrated, comprehensive quality service system for West Virginia's children, families and adults to help them achieve maximum potential and improve their quality of life. Click on the following link:
Child Care Resource Center
Our mission is to provide quality services to children and families which will enrich their lives and empower them to achieve their fullest potential. We are a community service organization that works with parents, child care providers and community organizations and help promote the availability of quality child care in our 8 county area. Click on the following link:
http://www.ccrcwv.org/index.htm
Belmont Technical College, Early Childhood Program
Students graduating with a specialization in Child Development may expect to find employment in Head Start, public and private day care centers, preschools, group homes for children, and related facilities. Click on the following link:
PBS Parents
This web site provides parents with resources and information on child development, parenting issues, PBS program guides and much, much more! Check it out! Click on the following link:
The Ohio County Public Library
The Ohio County Public Library is a valuable community resource. The library not only has a wonderful collection of books for children and adults, but it also runs summer reading programs, adult reading and discussion groups, the Bookmobile, and more. Click on the following link:
http://wheeling.weirton.lib.wv.us/main/index.htm