Resources for Parents
Below is a list of resources in NC for families of young children:
Family Literacy and Education Resources
- Pre-K Program Information
- Center for Early Literacy and Learning
- ReadAloudPFCFoothills.org
- ReadAloud.org
- Dolly Parton Imagination Library
- NC Early Education Coalition
- Parent Toolkit
- Discovery Education
- U.S. Department of Education
- Resources for Early Learning
- NAEYC for Families
Family Health and Wellness Information
- Buckle Up North Carolina
- Eat Smart Move More NC
- NC Health Choice for Children
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- HealthyChildren.org
- Baby Center
- SIDS Prevention Tips
- SIDS Information
- Sensory Processing Resources
- Tips for Calming an Angry Child
- National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome
- Healthy Kids Concepts, Inc.
- Zero to Three Early Development & Well-Being
- 5-2-1 Almost None
- USDA Team Nutrition – Healthy Eating Tips
- Spatulatta Cooking For Kids
- Sesame Street Healthy Habits
- Together Counts
- Grow A Child
- Children’s Comprehensive Health Guide
- Effects of Moving on Childrens and Teens Mental Health
Family Emergency Planning
Free and Helpful Resources for Families
- HealthyChildren.org
- NC Child Advocacy Institute
- NC Cooperative Extension – Rutherford County
- NC Cooperative Extension – Polk County
- NC Cooperative Extension – McDowell County
- North Carolina Partnership for Children – Smart Start
- Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina
- NC Families United
- McDowell County’s Parents’ Helpbook
