Owen County Learning Network

Useful Parent Links

	www.zerotothree.org
	ZERO TO THREE’s approach to parent education is based on the belief that parents are the true experts on their children, and that there is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to raising children. The information and tools we offer are designed to support parents in developing their own ways to promote their children’s growth and development


	www.hamiltoncenter.org/Services.htm
	Since 1971, Hamilton Center, Inc. has grown to become a regional behavioral health system in central and west central Indiana. The corporate office has remained in Terre Haute, Indiana, with satellite offices located in nine other counties. Hamilton Center, Inc. now employs over 600 employees and serves approximately 10,000 consumers annually (half of which are children). The full continuum of mental health services is now provided including prenatal programs, services for infants, toddlers, adults and families.

	Big Brothers Big Sisters matches children ages 6 through 18 with mentors in professionally supported one-to-one relationships. We have volunteer programs in communities across the country � including yours.
	http://www.bbbs.org

www.parentsasteachers.com

In the first few years, children learn more and at a faster pace than at any other time in life. You help shape your child's future through the kinds of experiences you provide. Your baby was born to learn, and as a parent, you are your child's first and most important teacher.

Parents as Teachers is here to help you!

The Indiana Partnerships Center works to empower parents about their rights and responsibilities pertaining to their children’s education. www.fscp.org

Our mission is to promote developmentally appropriate early education and quality care for children throughout our service delivery area in west central Indiana.
www.casyonline.org

Healthy Families America is a national program model designed to help expectant and new parents get their children off to a healthy start. Families participate voluntarily in the program and receive home visiting and referrals from trained staff. By providing services to overburdened families, Healthy Families America fits into the continuum of services provided to families in many communities.

www.healthyfamiliesamerica.org

Family Resource Centers will serve as a place for families to get answers, services and needed support. There are welcome packets for all new families, designed in cooperation with Bloomington Hospital and other initiatives. Home visiting services are available to parents of newborns and infants to provide individualized information and parent education. The Centers publish a newsletter for parents and families of young children, to be mailed on important anniversaries of the child's and family's life. The Centers work with various health, financial or family support service agencies to provide "one-stop shopping" for the families.

http://www.eps.rbbcsc.k12.in.us/amecca/