Most Popular Resources
Stepping Stones for School Success Growth Chart: A resource created through the work of Partners in Education, in collaboration with Brown County United Way and New North, Inc.! This interactive chart is a wonderful educational tool for all parents of children aged birth to five, as it provides real-world examples of children's stages of development in four key areas.
Printable spreadsheets: In English and Español.
To obtain a FREE child-sized copy in full color (English and Spanish by request), contact Sarah Inman at sarah@browncountyunitedway.org, or stop by any library in Northeast Wisconsin.
Northeast Wisconsin United Ways: Your local United Way is a great source of information on programming where you live.
Born Learning: Provides free parenting tips and more! Focuses on young children’s needs and early learning experiences. Your Child newsletters are excellent! Tu niño a distintas edades en Español. The Kid Basics information packet is also very good; también en Español.
Parenting Resources Directory: This directory lists a wide range of supportive programming available to parents in Brown County and Northeast Wisconsin.
Parenting "Warm Line": Children don’t come with instructions. Brown County parents can call Family & Childcare Resources at 432-8899, Monday – Thursday 8:00am – 4:30pm and Friday 8:00am – Noon, to talk with a friendly, knowledgeable parent educator who will return calls within 24 hours if not immediately available.
UW-Extension Parenting Newsletters: Links to parenting newsletters (birth to age 18) and audio podcasts. También en Español.
Text4Baby: A FREE mobile information service for pregnant women and new mothers has been estabished to provide information on prenatal healthcare and parenting tips. To sign up for this service, click here.
Selected Resources
2-1-1: Free information hotline and searchable database for human services.
40 Developmental Assets: Information from the Search Institute on the positive experiences and qualities that help influence the choices young people make.
Brown County Parenting Resource Guides: Printable guides in English, Spanish and Hmong.
Brown County Teen Parent Resource Booklet: A publication of the Adolescent Parenting Coalition.
Childcare: Wisconsin Department of Children & Families' website offering information on licensed childcare by county, city, ZIP code or facility name, compliance history of individual facilities, etc. You may also contact Family & Childcare Resources of N.E.W. for information on childcare in our area.
Child Development Information: Free, professional screenings for young children (English).
Child Development Information: Free, professional screenings for young children (Español).
Children's Books: List of great books for kids of all ages from TeachersFirst.com.
Children's Grief Education Association: Excellent resources on grief education for youth.
Children's Health Alliance of Wisconsin: "New and improved" website featuring information on various topics such as lead poisoning and oral health.
Moms Like Me: Website "where Northeastern Wisconsin moms meet."
Schools: Links to Brown County-area school districts as well as local, state and federal governments. Click here to access directories of public and private schools statewide.
Tutoring and Mentoring Programs - a CO.M.P.A.S.S. catalog: Information on tutoring and mentoring programs available in the Green Bay area for school-aged children.
Wisconsin Association for Perinatal Care: Information for expecting and existing parents. Includes materials in Spanish.
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Books and Games
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Parenting
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