and Where to Find Them
Interaction: watch - smile -respond
Loving Touch: cradle - hug - comfort
Stable Relationship: calm - responsive - consistent
Safe, Healthy Environment: cover outlets - block stairs
Self-Esteem: pay attention - praise - I can do it!
Quality Child Care: trust - teach - care
Communication: talk to me - copy my noises
Play: peek-a-boo - laugh - pat-a-cake
Music: play music - sing - tap drums
Reading: storytelling - bedtime stories
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Parent Resource Center 207- |  |
Provides parenting classes, workshops, lending library, and support. |
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Finders/Seekers |
Provides assistance in choosing childcare. | |
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Toy Library 207-777- 4753 | |
Loans toys to local families and indoor play space for children birth to 8. |
| Safe Kids Coalition, |
Provides safety information in hopes of educating the community and preventing unnecessary injuries to our children. | |
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Healthy Families Androscoggin |
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Provides support and education to first-time parents in Androscoggin County. A program of Advocates for Children. |
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WIC 1-800-645-9636 | Nutrition for pregnant women and children ages 0 to 5. | |
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Child Development Services 207-795-4022 | |
Provides early intervention services children 0 to 5. |
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Literacy Volunteers |
Offers adult literacy programs. | |
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Parent Talk Line |
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A volunteer is available, or will call you back to discuss parenting issues. |
| Your local
library, recreation department, YMCA, YWCA, and Boys & Girls Clubs |
Check under your town's listing. Libraries offer children's story hours, free Internet access, and excellent book suggestions. The Recreation Department, YMCA, YWCA, and Boys & Girls Club offer great children's programs. | |
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