PTA LINKS AND RESOURCES
School Closure Link
Public Schools Emergency Communications System - This site provides a report of school schedule changes due to adverse weather conditions and other emergency situations for member school districts, colleges, and private schools.
http://www.schoolreport.org/
Child Care Resource & Referral Network
Finding the right caregiver for your child means thinking about the needs of both your child and the family when deciding if a particular setting meets those needs. This website offers up-to-date referral information on licensed child & youth care.
www.childcarenet.org/
Getting School Ready
This website, created by Project Lift-Off, is dedicated to "helping our children to be ready for school, and our schools be ready to meet the needs of our children.
www.gettingschoolready.org
Internet Safety
Child safety on the Internet: Tips to help parents keep kids safe
Parent Power
Get a quick read on what economic resources are available to parents--including free or low-cost health insurance, food assistance, childcare subsidies, tax credits, and scholarships. This website is a project of the Children's Alliance, a statewide advocacy organization working to improve the well-being of Washington's children.
www.washingtonparentpower.org
Partnership for a Drug Free Washington and America
Resources to help kids and teens reject substance abuse by influencing attitudes through persuasive information.
www.drugfreeamerica.org
PTA Radio
PTA Radio online broadcasts focus on issues affecting families and child advocates and will provide real-life answers to everyday problems.
To listen, click here.
"Child Advocate", a Washington State PTA magazine
"Our Children". a National PTA magazine
