ACTION ALLIANCE FOR CHILDREN
An on-line community to connect and inform children's advocates, service providers, and parents about issues affecting children and families in California. http://www.4children.org/
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS
http://www.aap.org/family/carseatguide.htm
CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN
The purpose of CAEYC is to serve and act on behalf of the needs and rights of young children with primary focus on the provision of educational services and resources to adults who work with and for children birth through age eight. http://www.caeyc.org/
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
The Core Purpose of the California Department of Education is to lead and support the continuous improvement of student achievement, with a specific focus on closing achievement gaps.http://www.cde.ca.gov/index.asp
CALIFORNIA PRESCHOOL INSTRUCTIONAL NETWORK
The purpose of the CPIN is to provide professional development and technical assistance to preschool teachers and administrators to ensure preschool children are ready for school. The Networks are organized into 11 regions of the state that will disseminate information, training and resources to their particular region.http://www.cpin.us/
CHILD CARE PLANNING COUNCIL OF VENTURA COUNTY
The Child Care Planning Council supports and advocates for quality child care in Ventura County. http://www.childcareplanningcouncil.org/
CHILD DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES OF VENTURA COUNTY, INC. Child Development Resources is a private non-profit corporation which receives State and Federal contracts to administer the Child Care Resource & Referral Program. Services offered include: Child Care Resource and Referral Program, Head Start Program
http://www.cdrofvtaco.org/
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING
Community care facilities license regulations, including child care centers. http://ccl.dss.cahwnet.gov/
CONNECT FOR KIDS
The Connect for Kids Weekly is an electronic newsletter of Connect for Kids, a resource for adults who want to build better communities for kids and families. http://www.connectforkids.org/
DESIRED RESULTS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Desired Results for Children and Families will document the progress made by children and families in achieving desired results and will provide information to help practitioners improve their child care and development services. http://www.wested.org/desiredresults/training/
EASTER SEALS TRI-COUNTIES, CA
Easter Seals Tri-Counties provides programs for children and adults of all abilities. Services include: Children's Therapy, Early Intervention Infant Development Program, Full Day(for children 6 weeks to 5 years of age) and Part Day Preschool, and Aquatic Medical Rehabilitation. http://www.ca-tr.easter-seals.org/
ENVIRONMENTAL RATING SCALESEnvironmental rating scales designed to assess group programs for infant and toddlers, preschool, family child care, and school age children http://www.fpg.unc.edu/~ecers/
FIRST 5 CALIFORNIA
The State Commission provides oversight and technical assistance to the 58 County Commissions and statewide education on the importance of child development. Specific functions include developing program guidelines, reviewing county plans and conducting an annual program review and evaluation. http://www.ccfc.ca.gov/
FIRST 5 VENTURA
First 5 Ventura County works with communities to fund early learning experiences and health and family services that develop the full potential of young children, ages 0-5, and their families.http://www.first5ventura.org/
FIRST 5 ORAL HEALTH http://first5oralhealth.org/
HEALTH FINDER FOR KIDS
Brought to you by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. http://healthfinder.gov/kids/
INTERFACE CHILDREN FAMILY SERVICES
Along with many other services, Interface offers an Information and Referral Line, and Resource Directory. http://www.icfs.org/
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is dedicated to improving the well-being of all young children, with particular focus on the quality of educational and developmental services for all children from birth through age 8. http://www.naeyc.org/
NATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY IN CHILD CARE
A continuously evolving list of selected web sites providing health and safety tips and information applicable to child care settings. http://nrc.uchsc.edu/
PRESCHOOL CALIFORNIA
Preschool California’s mission is to expand preschool opportunity for California children whose parents want to enroll them. http://www.preschoolcalifornia.org/
SAFE FROM THE START INITIATIVE
The California Safe from the Start Initiative is a comprehensive strategy to bring community leaders from throughout the state together to assure that California children grow up in safe, healthy environments. http://safefromthestart.org/
TEACHING STRATEGIES
Teaching Strategies is an early childhood education publishing company that is committed to making a difference in the lives of children birth through age five. Our mission is to enhance the quality of early childhood programs by offering practical, innovative, and developmentally appropriate curriculum materials; staff development services and materials; and parenting resources. http://www.teachingstrategies.com/
THE CHILD DEVELOPMENT POLICY INSTITUTE
The Child Development Policy Institute (CDPI) is a non-partisan, independent organization whose mission is to help establish sound public policy that benefits the children of California http://www.cdpi.net/cs/cdpi/print/htdocs/home.htm
THE NATIONAL SAFE KIDS CAMPAIGN
The National Safe Kids Campaign website is dedicated to providing information and resources to help protect kids from unintentional injury. http://www.safekids.org/
TRI-COUNTIES REGIONAL CENTER
Tri-Counties Regional Center provides supports and services for children and adults with developmental disabilities living in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties. http://www.tri-counties.org/
VENTURA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH
Ventura County Public Health provides public health services for all people in Ventura County, especially those who would otherwise not have access to care and those who live in lower income areas of our communities. http://www.vchca.org/ph/index.htm
ZIGGY BUG
The FREE, premier online child care service finder for meeting your child care needs.http://www.ziggybug.com/index.php