Family Support Services
This section connects parents and families to multiple resources including health and safety practices, child development and early education, fitness and nutrition for children, and parenting advice.
CAN provides information, support, and assistance to caregivers.
Child Care and Early Education Research Connections
Online resource center offering a comprehensive, up-to-date collection of more than 15,000 resources from the many disciplines related to child care and early education.
The Child Development Institute was founded to become the go to site for parents with services related to child development, psychology, health, parenting, and other subjects.
Child Welfare Information Gateway
Connecting children to welfare and related professionals that help children and strengthen families.
FSS is a program driven agency that helps support the lives of young children.
The National Center for Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention provides resources and assistance for the prevention of child abuse.
A Guide to Online Resources on Family Involvement
Comprehensive resource guide that compiles information about family involvement from over 100 national organizations. This publication includes research, information, and tools.
Kids.gov provides exercise, Fitness, and Nutrition information for kids.
Kids Health Fitness and Nutrition Center
The nutrition center for kids is a fun way for them to learn about how to stay healthy.
Kids Health Growth and Development
This site, for parents, provides information to parents about their growing children.
National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education (NCPIE)
NCPIE advocates the involvement of parents and families in their children’s education, and to foster relationships between home, school, and the community.
National Conference of State Legislature
The NCSL provides information about child support laws, rules, and basics.
National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Childcare
Resource for parents and childcare providers to ensure their children are healthy and they are participating in healthy practices.
Office of Child Care
The Office of Child Care supports low-income working families through child care financial assistance and promotes children's learning by improving the quality of early care and education and afterschool programs.
Here parents can find fresh ideas for parenting as well as informational forums and tips.
PBS Parents
Resource for parents including topics such as child development, games, cooking activities, advice on various issues, fitness & nutrition, and book recommendations.
SAMHSA: Family Guide
This Public Education website was developed to communicate with parents and other adults the best way to promote their child’s mental health and reduce the risks of drug involvement.
At Think Small they know that the treatment of children affects them at an early age, they offer tips and advice about how to create the best environment for your child.
Tips for first time parents, adoptive parents, and parents of young kids.
YMCA Youth and Family Services
The YMCA of San Diego County offers social services through over 20 [rograms in different areas.