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Administration for Children and Families a division of the Department of Health & Human Services that promotes the economic and social well-being of children, families, individuals and communities with leadership and resources for compassionate, effective delivery of human services.
Child Welfare Information Gateway provides parenting tips, resources, and locate help in your community.
Parents @ Penn Facebook group supports new parents and parents-to-be, including students, employees and partners.
Philadelphia Family a hub for local parents looking for news, events, connections, and advice from other families in Philadelphia and around the Main Line and Western Suburbs.
Baby Wordplay helps families engage with their babies and toddlers in ways that support cognitive and social development. The story times and podcast help parents use a combination of playful, evidence based practices to support and enrich their children: singing, gesturing, fingerplays, and reading aloud.
Conquering Kindergarten provides resources based on science and educators’ expertise for families and teachers to help teach children social and emotional learning skills. It was developed by the Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania, the School District of Philadelphia, families, and teachers.
PBS Parents a trusted resource that’s filled with information on child development and early learning. It also serves as a parent's window to the world of PBS KIDS, offering access to educational games and activities inspired by PBS KIDS programs.