Free Legal Services If You Live In The Bronx
Bronx Legal Services is a non-profit corporation that provides low-income residents and the elderly with legal representation in civil matters at no charge. There are several offices located throughout the Bronx. Types of services include help with health laws and… Continue reading
Free Or Low-Cost Rocks
Lots of fourth graders across the U.S. study about rocks and minerals. How do you help your kids grasp the subject with some enthusiasm? Contact your state geologist located in your state capital. They have informational sheets, brochures, videos, slides,… Continue reading
Help for Grieving Teens
The non-profit organization Teen Age Grief (T.A.G) specializes in providing resources and information that addresses grief issues specific to teenagers. There is information on basic grief responses, and how to deal with spiritual questions as well as the anger that… Continue reading
Support from the National Association of School Psychologists
Many American children first learned of Tuesday’s disaster while they were at school. The National Association of School Psychologists, whose members were on the front lines of delivering the horrendous news, has prepared an excellent web site full of great… Continue reading
One of the Big Questions
facing parents and teachers is how to talk to children about the recent terrorist events in New York and Washington. Some terrorism-specific information is available at: {www.fema.gov/kids/terrism.htm}. Other general guidelines about helping children in a disaster are also helpful. Go… Continue reading
Have Your Kids Do A Family Oral History
Words of wisdom make more of an impression when you get them directly from the source. The Grand Generation: Interviewing Guide and Questionnaire ($1.50) lists guidelines for collecting folklore and oral history from older tradition-bearers. It includes a general guide… Continue reading
Free Information On Outer Space
Want to help your child build a solar system? Solar System Puzzle Kit is an activity where kids are asked to assemble an eight-cube paper puzzle, and when solved, they can create a miniature solar system. Information on rockets, the… Continue reading
Free Legal Assistance For Domestic Violence Problems
Seven days a week, 24 hours a day, you can call the hotline and not only get access to sources that will solve your immediate problem, but also get information and sources in your area that can explain your legal… Continue reading
Free Computers For Homeschoolers
Not only home schools, but any school or community group that are trying to educate kids from pre-K through grade 12, can be eligible to receive used computers from the government through its surplus property program. Contact Computers for Learning,… Continue reading
Free Legal Service for the Jewish Poor
Legal Services for New York City delivers free legal service for the Jewish poor in New York City. Participating lawyers speak Yiddish and Russian and have helped holocaust survivors and those that have been disadvantaged in health care and insurance… Continue reading
