Resources
LOCAL RESOURCES
- La Leche League of Stanislaus County
- Ceres playgroup
- Mothers of preschoolers
- Parent Resource Center
- Special Needs Advocates for Understanding
- Family Resource Center for Families raising Special Needs children
- Stanislaus County Office of Education
- Stanislaus County Public Library
- Haven Women's Center
- MOMS Club - Modesto North
- Blue Star Mothers, Modesto & Central Valley
- Modesto Youth Soccer Association
- Turlock Youth Soccer Association
- Modesto Youth Baseball
- Maddox Youth Center
- City of Modesto, Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department
- Local Choices - Information on local organic and natural farms
CHILDCARE / DAY CARE
- California Licensing
- National Network for childcare.
- An online source to connect parents with caregivers in their area.
- A database is designed to assist families in finding a quality babysitter for their specific needs and requirements and offer babysitters an enjoyable employment experience.
- An online resource for finding a nanny.
PARENTING
STAY AT HOME MOMS
WORKING MOTHERS
- Working mother magazine
- Christian based web resource for people trying to give 100% on the job and 100% to their family at the same time
- The Working Moms' Internet Refuge
- A work-at-home mom's community.
ALL ABOUT MOMS
- A resource for Moms who want to know a little bit about a lot of things, but have very little time
- Mom tips, advice and information
- Information for all the ‘hats' Moms wear
- International MOMs Club
EDUCATION
- Stanislaus County Office of Education
- California Department of Education
- Education content, resources, and shopping for parents, teachers, and kids
- Educational resources for home schooling
CHILDREN MOVING ON
- Useful information and suggestions for Parents of College Students.
- A national membership association dedicated to advocating and to serving on behalf of current and future college parents.
- The joys and challenges of a major transition.
- Addresses the breadth and depth of a new life-stage in parenting.
- All things for moms when the kids have gone.
ADOPTION
- The online, searchable database listing children in California who are available for adoption.
- Adoption Network Law Center
HEALTH
- An organization increasing the awareness among public and professional communities about the emotional changes that women experience during pregnancy and postpartum.
- The National Center for Learning Disabilities, the power to hope, to learn and to succeed.
- A statewide program specializing in medical care, case management, physical/occupational therapy and financial assistant for children with certain health care needs.
- A state program for children with certain diseases or health problems.
- Natural remedies for mothers.
- Federal government source for women's health information.
- A source for health, wellness and fitness tips.
FAMILY FUN
- A comprehensive free online site devoted exclusively to family travel and the planning of great vacations with kids.
- Tips and humor for parents … from other parents.
- Smart and light fiction for women.
- Family Fun Magazine
ADVOCACY GROUPS AND OTHER RESOURCES
- Active place for mothers to share opinions.
- National Organization of Mothers of Twins Club
- Resources and reporting for mothers and others who think about social change.
- Mothers Against Drunk Drivers
- National Organization for Women (NOW) is the largest organization of feminist activists in the United States.
- The Woman's Newspaper, a part of a national network of educational, informational and resourceful women's publications.
- Time management tips for the busy mom.
- A site to ease the learning curve for pregnant women and new moms by offering support, education and information that you can use to make better decisions.
- An online magazine for modern mothers with traditional values.
- A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that uses public education and advocacy to promote fairness in the workplace, quality health care, and policies that help women and men meet the dual demands of work and family.
- Child advocacy association.
- Fresh thinking, discussion, and activism by mothers about motherhood and mothering.
- A national organization for people who care about children and want to ensure that they are the top public policy priority.
- First 5 California, the California Children and Families Commission.
- An organization dedicated to ensuring that the family laws of California provide equal and fair treatment to all affected parties: men, women and children alike.
- Organization dedicated to the protection of children from dangerous juvenile products, including information regarding recalls on children's products.
- Provides resource and tips to help get the tools that families need to spend more time together.
- A national family advocacy group.
