Free Child Care When Training Or Looking For A Job
Welfare reform, called Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), does more to help people not wind up on welfare. The new program includes free training, education, child care, and transportation assistance necessary to help you obtain employment. Child care is… Continue reading
Why Do Leaves Change Colors?
Kids ask the best questions. Why Leaves Change Color booklet can be used to learn why leaves change to yellow, orange, and red each fall. It also contains instructions on how to copy leaves with crayons and how to make… Continue reading
Bring A Cast-Iron Umbrella
You don’t want to get wet. Acid Rain: A Student’s First Sourcebook is a great way to teach kids about the environment and what needs to be done to protect it. Designed for grades 4-8 and their teachers, the sourcebook… Continue reading
Mental Health Services for Children in New York
Families Together in New York State is a nonprofit organization that serves the families of children with special emotional, behavioral, & mental health needs. Their mission is to ensure that every family has access to needed information, supports and services.… Continue reading
Take Your Kids On an Archeology Expedition
Never liked staying on the sidelines? Well then, dig in. Passport In Time helps you open a window to the past by allowing you to join activities such as archaeological excavation, site mapping, drafting, laboratory and art work, collecting oral… 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
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
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
