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CU CARES: Childcare Answers, Resources &
Educational Services
Parenting Resources
Colorado Children’s Campaign
Contact: 303-839-1580
www.coloradokids.org
Brief description of services: The Colorado Children's Campaign was established in 1985 as a statewide nonprofit organization. Since then, they have been the leading bi-partisan voice for children from the state capitol to communities across the state, focusing on expanding access to quality healthcare, early childhood experiences and K-12 education. For every $1 they spend on public engagement and advocacy, $10 of public money is channeled to direct service programs for children.
Car Seat Safety
Contact: 303-239-4625 or 1-877-LUV-TOTS (877-588-8687)
http://carseatscolorado.com
Brief description of services: Colorado Child Passenger Safety: Information and resources on child passenger safety (CPS) in Colorado. They provide information and resources on child passenger safety, times and locations of upcoming car seat checkup events, and lists of classes where you can obtain CPS training. More car seat safety information is available on the web at http://www.inventiveparent.com/state-laws.htm and http://www.mrtraffic.com/airbag.htm.
National Network for Child Care
Contact: http://www.nncc.org/
Brief description of services: The National Network for Child Care provides a wealth of resources include Information Station (research, guidance, discipline, special needs child, nutrition), KIDCARE Discussion Group for parents, CYFERnet (Children, Youth & Family Education and Research Network), and articles about evaluating childcare.
US Dept of Labor Women’s Bureau
Contact: http://www.dol.gov/wb/
Brief description of services: The Dept of Labor Women’s Bureau provides information about legislation, parenting tips, and links to publications.
La Leche League
Contact: http://www.lalecheleague.org/
Brief description of services: La Leche League’s mission is to help mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information and education, and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and the mother.
Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS)
Contact: http://www.mops.org
Brief description of services: MOPS International recognizes that the years from infancy to kindergarten are foundational in a mother-child relationship and are filled with unique needs. MOPS exists to meet the needs of every mom - urban and suburban moms, stay-at-home and working moms, teen, single, and married moms - moms with different lifestyles who all share a similar desire to be the very best moms they can be.
National Childcare Information Center
Contact: http://www.nccic.org/
Brief description of services: The National Child Care Information Center (NCCIC), a service of the Child Care Bureau, is a national clearinghouse and technical assistance center that links parents, providers, policy-makers, researchers, and the public to early care and education information.
Parenting Topics
Contact: http://parenting.ivillage.com/customized
http://www.parentpagesnews.com/
http://www.parenthood.com/
Brief description of services: This sampling of websites provide tips, articles, newsletters, and publications for parents about a wide range of parenting concerns.
Fun (and Educational) Local Resources
Cool Places to Take Children in the Denver Metro Area:
Colorado Sporting Events (schedules, statistics, and more):
Virtual Playground - Stimulating links and sites for kids (parents should review these sites before letting children play on them):
- Bill Nye, Science Guy - Mr. Science makes science fun for kids by applying it to the real world.
- Jason Project - Famous explorer and oceanographer Dr. Robert Ballard who discovered the wreck of the Titanic brings the thrill of discovery to students in grade 4 through 9. Interactive, multimedia approach to science, technology, math, geography, and more.
- Kids@National Geographic- Created by America's favorite science and travel magazine.
- WebMonkey Kids- Teaches children about the web and how to create their own pages, with guide for parents and teachers.
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