“We have a powerful potential in our youth, and we must have the courage to change old ideas and practices so that we may direct their power toward good ends.” *
These links will give you additional information relating to the development of young children:
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ACTION FOR CHILDREN Action for Children is the source for child care and early learning services in central Ohio. http://www.actionforchildren.org |
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CHILDREN'S HUNGER ALLIANCE Children's Hunger Alliance is the statewide nonprofit organization committed to breaking the cycle of childhood hunger in Ohio. http://www.childrenshungeralliance.org |
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COLUMBUS METROPOLITAN LIBRARY At Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML), our mission is "to promote reading and guide learning in the pursuit of information, knowledge, and wisdom." http://www.columbuslibrary.org |
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COSI Born in March 1964, COSI has a rich heritage of providing exciting science education experiences to over 18 million visitors! http://www.cosi.org |
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COLUMBUS URBAN LEAGUE Our mission is to enable African Americans and disadvantaged persons to secure economic self-reliance, parity, power and civil rights. http://www.cul.org |
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HEAD START - CDC The Child Development Council of Franklin County, Inc. enriches the lives of children and families by providing comprehensive services which include Head Start, Early Childhood Education, Health and Wellness and Family Support that positively impacts one child and one family at a time. http://www.cdcheadstart.org |
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HELP ME GROW! – COLUMBUS PUBLIC HEALTH Help Me Grow is a program for Ohio’s expectant parents, newborns, infants and toddlers that provide health and developmental services so children start school healthy and ready to learn. http://www.ohiohelpmegrow.org |
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NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL Nationwide Children's Hospital is ranked as one of the nation’s ten largest children’s hospitals and pediatric research centers. http://www.nationwidechildrens.org |
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O C C R R A The Ohio Child Care Resource & Referral Association (OCCRRA) promotes the positive development of all children. http://www.occrra.org |
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OHIO DEPARTMENT OF JOB & FAMILY SERVICES In today’s difficult economic climate, the pressures on families are greater than ever. To help Ohio’s families find solutions to their temporary challenges, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services offers a wide range of assistance. http://www.jfs.ohio.gov |
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WOSU's READY TO LEARN Ready To Learn is the combination of broadcast programming and outreach services WOSU offers parents, families, caregivers and educators to prepare young children for success in school. http://www.wosu.org/learning/early-learning/ |
* Quote by Mary McLeod Bethune: American Educator and adviser to US president Franklin D. Roosevelt on the problems minority groups face. 1875-1955
