Parenting Resources

Balancing Work and Family

• Balancing Family and Academic Work
  AAUP's web resource for faculty and institutions on work/family issues
• Families and Work Institute
  A nonprofit center for research that provides data to inform decision-making on the changing workforce, changing family and changing community
• NCCC Balancing Work and Family
  Articles and online resources from the National Network for Child Care

Child Development and Parenting

• Connecticut Birth to Three System
  Provides information on typical child developmental milestones and what to do if your child is not developing as expected
• Parent's Action
  A national non-profit (formerly the I Am Your Child Foundation) dedicated to advancing the interests of families and young children
• Great Kids CT
  A web site for parents devoted to information on parenting, education, and health and safety
• New Horizons for Learning
  Early childhood parenting articles from a leading-edge resource for educational change

Financial Resources

• Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
  A State of Connecticut employee benefit program to help manage dependent care expenses while reducing annual taxes
• AAUP Child Care Reimbursement Program
  Reimbursement program for members of the UConn Chapter of the American Association of University Professors
• UCPEA Child Care Reimbursement Program
  Reimbursement program for members of the University of Connecticut Professional Employees Association
• Care4Kids
  Tthis State of Connecticut site provides information on programs which may help you pay for your child care
• Childcare Tax Credit Info
  The IRS's tip page on the tax credit

Health & Wellness

• WIC (Women, Infants and Children)
  Page for CT's WIC program--who is eligible and how to apply
• Husky Plan
  Healthcare for uninsured kids and youth
• National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care
  US Health and Human Services funded center that promotes health and safety in out-of-home child care settings throughout the nation
• Parent's Action Health and Safety Links
  Online links to health and safety information from the national non-profit's website

Learning Resources & Activities

• NCCC Activities and Learning Resources
  Articles and online resources from the National Network for Child Care
• CCC Early Childhood and Parenting Links
  Online resources from Capitol Community College's Early Childhood Education Program--be sure to check out the "Just for Fun" section
• ConneCT Kids
  Connecticut site for children with information and activities