Parent Resources
Student Success
Early Literacy Programs
- YWCA Child Outreach Resource and Referral – 419-255-5519 www.ywcanwo.org
- Ready to Read – 419-259-5350 or email readytoread@toledoLibrary.org
- Leamos Juntos, Reading Together – 419-244-8440 www.adelantetoledo.org
Homework Help
- Various Toledo Lucas County Public Libraries – http://www.toledolibrary.org/edu
Online advice – http://bit.ly/2d4V608
Teen Support
-Teen PEP (Peers Educating Peers) – 419-291-8922 or mailto:danielle.cisterino@promedica.org
-Teen Employment: For Ohio School districts, students through grade 12 – 1-800-700-6247
Email: CareerConnections@education.ohio.gov
Parent Learning Opportunities
GED classes:
- Lucas County Educational Services Center – Call 419-245-3809
- Penta Adult Career Center – Call 419-661-6182 or visit http://www.pentacareercenter.org/GEDLocations.aspx
No Cost Financial Coaching:
- ProMedica Ebeid Institute– Call 419-514-1660 or email michelle.gorsuch@promedica.org
- Lutheran Social Services of NWO – Call Tisha at 419-475-3258
Parent University
Free classes for parents, caregivers and families.
Call Sierra at 419-242-2122, Visit our Parent University Page or
Visit our calendar for dates and times.
Community Supports
Mental Health:
- NAMI of NWO – Call 419-243-1119 or visit www.NAMI.org
- Rescue Inc. – 419-255-9585 24/7-hour service
Addiction:
- Rescue Inc.– 419-255-9585 24/7-hour service
- TEAM Recovery – 419-665-7116 www.theteamrecovery.org
Employment:
- Ohio Means Jobs Lucas County – Call 419-213-JOBS (5627) Visit http://www.thesourcenwo.com/job-seekers/ohiomeansjobscom.aspx. Also email: omj-help-desk@jfs.ohio.gov
- Pathway Employment Readiness – Call Pathway at 419-242-7304 x 2925
- Area Office on Aging (for Seniors) – Call 419-382-0624 or visit www.areaofficeonaging.com
Food Assistance:
- Food for Thought Mobile Food Pantries – Call 419-972-0022 or visit http://feedtoledo.org
- Toledo Food Bank – http://www.toledofoodbank.org
- The University Church Community Garden – Call 419-534-3080 or email diana.loveurneighbor@gmail.com
Online Education Resources
PBS Kids – http://pbskids.org
Provides family-focused activities for families related to favorite PBS shows.
Kindergarten Ready Ohio
Information and resources on helping your child be Kindergarten ready
Age appropriate milestones and information
Science Fun – http://www.exploratorium.edu/explore
Hands-on science activities for families