Useful Links
Local Resources
Mono County Community Resource Guide (Eng/Span)
Safe Kids Mono Partners: Child Safety Resources (Eng/Span)
Community Connections for Children IMACA: Find childcare/preschool in Mono County
Online Resources
BREASTFEEDING
KellyMom: Evidence-Based Breastfeeding
La Leche League International
Virtual Breastfeeding Help
Breastfeeding Locations at Airports
Breast Pumps
Getting Insurance-Covered Breast Pumps: Edgepark
Breast Pumps through Insurance: Aeroflow
CHILDCARE & EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
California Association for the Education of Young Children
California Child Care Resource and Referral Network
Child Care Law Center
CHILD DEVELOPMENT & PARENTING
First 5 California Parent Guide
Zero to Three
California Infant/Toddler Learning & Development Foundations
Text 4 Baby
TipsbyText
Parenting Counts
Common Sense Media
Vroom – Daily Learning App Activities
Footsteps2Brilliance – Early Literacy App in English & Spanish
New York Times Parenting
HEALTH
American Academy of Pediatrics
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
First 5 CA Oral Health
Stanford Health Library
KidsHealth.org for providers, parents, and kids
Sleep Guide for Parents
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Assistance for Single Mothers
IRS Tax Deductions Available for Dependent Care
SNAP/CalFresh Food Assistance
MediCal Health Insurance
Grants for Native Americans
CHILD SAFETY
Safe Kids: Safety in the home, vehicle, outdoors, etc.
FBI’s Guide to Internet Safety
Cyberbullying Guide for Parents
Connect Safely: Smart socializing starts here
Let’s Get Ready! Getting ready for emergencies
Prevent Child Abuse
National Parent Helpline
Stop It Now! Warning signs of sexual abuse
Sexual Abuse Prevention Resources
DISCIPLINE
Parenting Counts, Information for Parents: Discipline
POLICY & RESEARCH
Brazelton Institute
Center for Child & Family Studies
Child Care and Early Education Research Connections
Child Trends
Future of Children
Kidsdata.org
National Center for Children in Poverty
SPECIAL NEEDS
Floortime Foundation
National Center for Birth Defects & Developmental Disabilities
Children with Sensory Overload
Helping Your Child with Autism Thrive
Autism Disorders & Sleep
Apps to assist Kids with Special Needs
Wonder Moms: Being a Special Needs Parent
TOBACCO
California Smokers’ Helpline
Tobacco Free California
Tobacco Free Kids
American Lung Association of California
First 5 Association of California
The First 5 Association of California works to improve the lives of California’s youngest children and their families through an effective, coordinated, and inclusive implementation of the California Children and Families Act at the local and state levels. Visit this site to learn about the work of other First 5 county commissions.
First 5 California
Many people recognize First 5 California through television and radio ads that promote healthy early childhood development. First 5 California, also known as the California Children and Families Commission, provides technical assistance and additional resources to the 58 county commissions.
First 5 California Parents’ Site
Mono County Office of Education It is the mission of the Mono County Office of Education to serve, provide exemplary leadership, and to build high quality programs that empower students, staff and the community.
There are two school districts located within Mono County: Mammoth Unified School District and Eastern Sierra Unified School District.
County of Mono, California Home page and portal to online services for the County of Mono.