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Resources 

ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

Food:

Community Mission Food Pantry 

Heart and Soul Food Pantry 

WIC

Catholic Charites: WIC Administrator 

Food Pantries Serving Niagara County

Collaborative Community Mission

Find Summer Meals 

Charlie's Community Kitchen 

Mobile Food Pantry 

Cornell Cooperative Extension 

Am I eligible for SNAP 

Be a Health Role Model for Children

Other:

Every Bottom Covered, Inc.

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

Don’t Pay Full 

Family Planning Benefit Program (FPBP) 

Little Free Pantry

What We Know About Evictions in New York State: Neighborhood Legal Services Inc

2-1-1 WNY

Wear and Share Free Clothing

Grant Street apartments

Kinship Navigator

Niagara County Cribs for Kids Program 

Non-Parent Caregiver Grant 

Niagara Falls Housing Authority

Niagara Community Action Program, Inc. 

NYS Baby Bundle 

Free Legal Advice 

Fun Activities 

The Warrior Factory 

SABAH

Summer Fun

What to do when you are stuck inside 

Get Air Sports 

Rolly Pollies

Gymnastics, Tumbling, Ninja Classes

Village of Lewiston Rec

10 Fun Indoor Activities that Boost Young Children's Development

Friendship Fortress 

Play Date

Kids Strong

Family Activities BINGO

CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT

Understanding development:

CCF Early Childhood Resources 

Free Resources that can help with Early Learning  

CDC well-sourced online resources for families and professionals

online milestone tracker app

Toys for Children 3 to 9 Months Old

Early Childhood checklist  

CDC’s Developmental Milestones

Baby Sparks (A development expert in your pocket) 

Pandemic Babies are now toddlers with delayed development

Ideas on continuing development:

Age-appropriate Gift Ideas for Toys that Promote Development 

Ten Fall Fun Activities that Promote Child Development 

The Importance of Schedules and Routines

Vroom Tip Sheet 

Great Website for Developmental resources and Ideas 

8 Household items that Make Great Toys for Young Children

100 Free Things to do with Your Children 

Early Learning Readiness Program

 

 

GENERAL

Text2behealthy

Family Fun Food Ideas

Every Person Influences Children 

Additional Resources

Arts

Early Intervention Parent-Child Groups Booklet

Parent Network of WNY

Help Me Grow 

WNY Family Magazine

Ntyouthcenter.com - NT RecSports

Niagara University's FREE Book in A Box program

Niagara County Face Book Page

https://www.facebook.com/groups/240257727760014

Buffalo Garden Feed the Fish 

A Collection of Resources for Parents 

Adaptive Riding Lessons 

Resources for Early Intervention Families 

Activities and Event for Children with Special Needs (Clarence District Schools) 

Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center

Do you Need Assistive Technology 

Parent to Parent of NYS 

A Fun Safe Indoor Trampoline Park for Special Needs Children

Ten Tips on Getting Kids to eat their Veggies

 

 

 

GRANDPARENTS and FOSTERPARENTS

Do You Need Financial Help to Raise your Grandchild? 

Resources for Grandparents 

Additional Resources for Grandparents 

Grandparent’s Guide to Raising Children with Disabilities  

Tips for Caregivers and Families of Youth in Foster Care

 

 

INSURANCE, SAFETY, AND WELLNESS

Insurance: 

Questions Regarding Health Insurance 

NYS Health Insurance

Developmental Pediatrics 

Looking for a Primary Care Physician

Fidelis Care for Children

Safety:

Safety Tips, Escape Planning 

Safe Sleep Recorded Webinar

Safety Checklist for Your Home 

Myth vs. Facts: Safe sleep for Infants 

Safety Flyer 

Wellness: 

Lunchology for Healthy Foods 

Extra Food for the Summer 

Question regarding family planning

Good Dental Health

Good Dental Hygiene

Niagara County Vaccination Clinics 

Smiles That Shine 

 

 

LIBRARY AND MUSEUMS 

Niagara Falls Museum Passes 

North Tonawanda Public Library

Nioga Library System

Erie County Libraries

Explore & More (children’s museum)

Lewiston Public Library  

Lockport Public Library

Little Free Libraries

Books in a Box 

Digital Health Literacy of the NFPL

Au-Some Evenings and More 

Fall at the Library 

 

 

UNDERSTANDING SYSTEMS

Parent Tips Regarding Virtual IEP Meetings

What Parents and Caregivers can ask and do to Help Children Thrive at School 

Individualized Education Program (IEP) Meetings Parent Network 

Parent Disability Acronym List

Parent Tips: Virtual Meeting 

Advocacy 

Training for Families regarding The Early Intervention Program 

DISABILITY RELATED ACRONYMS

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