Parent Resources

The Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Program at the City of Harrisburg – Department of Building and Housing Development offers assistance to low and moderate- income families, as well as Rental Property Owners, in making their homes lead-safe for children.

See the English or Spanish version of the application for eligibility details at https://cityofharrisburg.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/222169348

Summer is a great time to get outside and play on playgrounds and in your neighborhood. Sometimes children with attention issues and other special needs face challenges in this setting.

Summer is a great time to read with your child.

The Self Help Center, located in the Law Library on the fourth floor of the Dauphin County Courthouse, 101 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA. Visit online at http://www.dauphincounty.org/government/courts/self_help_center/index.php

Visit online at http://www.rockthecapital.com/tom/wheretogo.pdf

Nurse-Family Partnership is a free program for low income women who are having their first baby, Contact: Pinnacle Health 717.782.2335

Mission: To connect families with babies and young children to the outdoors and each other.

Serving Harrisburg, Steelton, Highspire, and Middletown residents
Free Program
Pregnant or have child under 24 months
Program provides in-home education to women and their families regarding physical, mental, and social well-being; school-based case management also available to provide education on healthy decision-making to females ages 10 and older in local school districts.
Call 717.909.1278 for more information

Live in Dauphin County AND
Pregnant or have a child under age 5 AND
Current or recent history of addiction and attended D/A treatment
The Baby Love program is a free program for women who are pregnant or have a child under age 5 and are willing to be in drug and alcohol treatment.
Call 866.530.2229 for more information

City of Harrisburg/Steelton Area
Pregnant or have a child under age 3
Low income
Priority to children who are homeless, in foster care or have a disability
•Home-based Programming
•Child development, health, nutrition, special services and social services supports
Call 717.541.1795 for more information

City of Harrisburg and Dauphin County
Low income
Priority to children who are homeless, in foster care or have a disability
•Center-based Programming
•Home-based Programming
•Child development, health, nutrition, special services and social services supports
Call 717.541.1795 for more information

Harrisburg City residents enrolled in public school, cyber school, alternative school or GED program
•Casemanagement
•Pregnancy prevention
•Health Care/Nutrition
•Access to child care and transportation
•Career planning
•Mentoring and tutoring
•Effective parenting
Call 717.703.4323 for more information

Have a child prenatal to age 5 in the home
No income requirements
•Child Development screenings
•Referrals to supportive services
•Wellness visits
•Group socialization
•Education opportunities
Call 717.232.9757 for more information

Male or female students attending high school, cyber school or working on their GED who are pregnant and/or parenting.
•Weekly visits to school to meet with clients to provide both support and education
•Work with school officials to assist clients to maintain their academic track to graduation
•Introduce countless community resources
•Promote self-sufficiency beyond school, helping clients set and achieve personal goals
Call 717.732.8400 ext. 8383 for more information

If you have concerns about your child’s development, Early Intervention can help. Anyone can refer, no income requirements. Services provided by highly qualified professionals are free to the families of eligible children.
Infants, toddlers and preschool children who have special needs due to a developmental delay or disability are eligible to receive early intervention services.
•Builds on the natural learning that occurs in the first few years of a child’s life.
•Individualized services and supports can include Service Coordination, Early Childhood teachers, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy, Hearing and Vision services.
•Services are provided during the child’s daily activities at home or in the community, at child care centers, preschools, play groups and Head Start programs.
•Promotes collaboration among parents, service providers, and others who are involved with the child.
Call 717.732.8400 for Capital Area Intermediate Unit- Preschool Program ages 3 to 5

If you have concerns about your child’s development, Early Intervention can help. Anyone can refer, no income requirements. Services provided by highly qualified professionals are free to the families of eligible children.
Infants, toddlers and preschool children who have special needs due to a developmental delay or disability are eligible to receive early intervention services.
•Builds on the natural learning that occurs in the first few years of a child’s life.
•Individualized services and supports can include Service Coordination, Early Childhood teachers, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy, Hearing and Vision services.
•Services are provided during the child’s daily activities at home or in the community, at child care centers, preschools, play groups and Head Start programs.
•Promotes collaboration among parents, service providers, and others who are involved with the child.
Call Dauphin County Infant-Toddler program at 717. 441.7034 for more information

HACC https://www.hacc.edu/ProgramsandCourses/AdultEducationGED/index.cfm
TRI-COUNTY OIC https://tricountyoic.org/adult-education/

This Early Intervention child find and family information brochure is a statewide public awareness document utilized by all Infant/Toddler and Preschool Early Intervention Programs. The brochure includes common language to describe Early Intervention so parents know that their child receives Early Intervention services regardless of where they live throughout the state.

This Early Intervention child find and family information brochure is a statewide public awareness document utilized by all Infant/Toddler and Preschool Early Intervention Programs. The brochure includes common language to describe Early Intervention so parents know that their child receives Early Intervention services regardless of where they live throughout the state.