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
Free Coloring Books
Teach your kids about the environment in a fun way. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has several coloring books to help you increase your child’s awareness of the Earth and recycling. Titles include: The Adventures of the Garbage Gremlin and… Continue reading
Help for Crime Victims
The National Center for Victims of Crime is dedicated to helping victims of crimes rebuild their lives. They offer toll-free help lines, a lawyer referral service, support counselors and referrals to support services. A unique service is they provide a… 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
Look What Followed Me Home!
When a child wants a dog, he or she may promise to walk him and feed him, but do they really know what’s involved in caring for a pet? A household pet needs special care, and no one knows this… Continue reading
More Than Just Digging In The Dirt
If archeology is your thing, then check out the National Park Service. They have the Archeology and Ethnography Program that has developed fascinating materials about our country’s past and can help spur on your interest. Want to know what to… Continue reading
Free Information for Grandparents Raising Grandkids
The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) has developed the Grandparent Information Center (GIC), providing information about programs and services, such as legal referrals and the Grandparents Support Database, to help improve the lives of grandparent-headed households. Contact AARP Grandparent… Continue reading
Free Counseling for Children in PA, NJ, and DE
Precious Gems Counseling Services, a community-based non-profit organization that provides bereavement support, has offered its services free to families who were impacted by the September 11th terrorist attacks. Services offered include individual and group counseling, specialized workshops focusing on grief,… Continue reading
Free Pre-school and After School Programs for NYC Residents
Goddard Riverside Community Center serves all ages from pre-school to the elderly. Some of the services are: pre-school programs, day care centers, a youth center (after school and evening programs for children and youth), options program (career and educational counseling… Continue reading
Free Health Care For Connecticut Residents
AmeriCares Free Clinics are open to individuals who are uninsured or underinsured and who are without the financial resources to afford medical care. Services include minor injuries, various tests, school and pre-employment exams, episodic and chronic illnesses, as well as… Continue reading
