Parent Resources
STUDENT SUCCESS
Early Literacy Programs
- YWCA Child Outreach Resource and Referral – (800) 632-3052 www.ywcanwo.org
- Ready to Read – 419-259-5253, http://www.toledolibrary.org/readytoread or email [email protected]
- Leamos Juntos, Let’s Read Together – (419) 244-8440, ext 211 for more information or www.adelantetoledo.org
- Children’s Books by Ohio WritersThe Ohioana Library Association’s awards committees have been hard at work screening books that are eligible for the 2020 Ohioana Awards. Here are a few worthy contenders in the juvenile and middle grades/young adult categories, including the two winners.
Homework Help
- Resources from the Toledo Lucas County Public Libraries – http://www.toledolibrary.org/education http://www.toledolibrary.org/research/homework-help,
- In-person assistance at the Toledo Lucas County Public Libraries – http://www.toledolibrary.org/homeworkhelper
- Online advice A Guide to Homework Help: http://bit.ly/2d4V608
- Math help Pre-K to grade 12 https://www.onlinemathlearning.com/
Teen Support
- Teen PEP (Peers Educating Peers) – https://www.promedica.org/pages/service-to-the-community/teen-pep/default.aspx, 419-291-8922 or mailto:[email protected]
- Teen Employment: For Ohio School districts, students through grade 12 – 1-800-700-6247 or
Email:[email protected]
Parent Learning Opportunities
- Guide to Financial Aid for Military & Veterans – https://www.socialwork.org/resources/financial-aid-for-veterans/
- Guide to Military-Friendly Colleges – https://www.socialwork.org/resources/military-friendly-colleges/
- Guide to Social Work Degrees in Ohio – https://www.socialwork.org/online-degrees/ohio/
- Guide to Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work – https://www.socialwork.org/online-degrees/bachelors/
- Guide to Master’s Degree in Social Work – https://www.socialwork.org/online-degrees/masters/
COVID-19 Resources:
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 [email protected]
- Lutheran Social Services of NWO – Call Tisha at 419-475-3258
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
- Addiction Campuses Resource Page, https://www.addictioncampuses.com/addiction-resources/
Employment:
- Ohio Means Jobs Lucas County – Call 419-213-JOBS (5627) Visit http://www.thesourcenwo.com/job-seekers/ohiomeansjobscom.aspx. Also email: [email protected]
- 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 [email protected]
- Summer Meal Partners – https://partnerstoledo.org/summer-meal-partners/
Family Resources
- The Prevention, Retention, and Contingency (PRC) program PRC Brochure_5.2019 PRC, by design, has been developed to provide benefits and services that are not considered “assistance”.
- Ages and Stages Check Your Child’s Development. Ages 1 month to 7 years.
- Lucas County Department of Jobs and Family Resources – Available resources for families
Online Education Resources
- PBS Kids – http://pbskids.org
- Provides family-focused activities for families related to favorite PBS shows.
- Kindergarten Ready Ohio, http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Early-Learning/Kindergarten/Kindergarten-Readiness-Checklist
- www.Understood.org Age-appropriate milestones and information
- Science Fun – http://www.exploratorium.edu/explore Hands-on science activities for families