AblePlay
Website: www.ableplay.org
One-of-a-kind website with free, independent research, ratings and reviews on play products for children with special needs.
American Academy of Pediatrics
Website: www.aap.org
The American Academy of Pediatrics is dedicated to the health of all children and committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents and young adults.
Center for Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL)
Website: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/csefel/
The Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL) is focused on the promoting the social emotional development and school readiness of young children birth to age 5.
Chicago Public School District #299
Website: www.ecechicago.org
The mission of the Chicago Public Schools Office of Early Childhood Education is to ensure all children ages birth through 8 have equal access to comprehensive high quality program options, and support on a developmental continuum.
Child Welfare Information Gateway
Website: http://www.childwelfare.gov/index.cfm
The Child Welfare Information Gateway provides access to information and resources to help protect children and strengthen families.
Children’s Book Council
Website: www.cbcbooks.org
The Children’s Book Council is dedicated to encouraging literacy and the use and enjoyment of children’s books.
Children’s Literature
Website: www.childrenslit.com
Children’s Literature offers information on authors and illustrators, recommended books by theme, book awards winners, etc.
Illinois Department of Human Services Early Intervention
Website: www.state.il.us/agency/dhs/earlyint/earlyint.html
The Illinois Department of Human Services Early Intervention site contains information for parents and service providers, including Child and Family Connections contacts.
National Association for the Education of Young Children
Website: www.naeyc.org
The National Association for the Education of Young Children has for its purpose, “leading and consolidating the efforts of individuals and groups working to achieve healthy development and constructive education for all young children.”
National Lekotek Center
Website: www.lekotek.org
The National Lekotek Center provides an array of services to improve the lives of children with special needs through the utilization of toys and play.
Zero to Three
Website: www.zerotothree.org/site/PageServer
Zero to Three is a leading resource on the first three years of life. Its goal is to strengthen and support families, practitioners and communities to promote the healthy development of babies and toddlers.
