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Early Childhood Social Services Resources

The Office of Early Childhood Services is dedicated to fostering the holistic development of our youngest learners, aged 3 to 5, in Montgomery County and believe social and emotional well-being is paramount to their growth and success. To support this mission, we have curated a list of recommended resources that can complement their educational journey.

While we recognize the benefits of these resources, it’s important to note that the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit is not liable for their use. We encourage families and caregivers to exercise judgment when utilizing these recommendations.

Montgomery County Resource Guides

Montgomery County Virtual Resource Expo

Montgomery County Virtual Resourse Expo

The Montgomery County Virtual Resource Expo provides students, families, educators, and community stakeholders with an opportunity to interact with Local, State, and Federal Organizations and Service providers from the tri-county area who provide services to individuals and their families with disabilities.

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parent and infant resource guide for Montgomery County

Montgomery County Parent and Infant Resource Guide

The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services provides the attached Parent and Infant Resource Guide, a reference guide of services to help families and agencies in Montgomery County.

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Montgomery County PA social services links

Montgomery County PA Health and Human Services

The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services works together with people and organizations across our County to make a positive difference in the lives of those we serve. Learn about the services offered to children, families, teens, adults, older adults and Veterans.

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Medical Care:

Health Insurance Information

County Assistance Office:

Pennsylvania offers assistance and other services to people and families in need.

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Medical Assistance:

Medicaid, also known as Medical Assistance (MA), pays for health care services for eligible individuals.
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Compass:

COMPASS is an online tool for Pennsylvanians to apply for many health and human service programs and manage benefit information.
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Quick tips to choosing a doctor:

When looking for a primary care doctor for yourself or a loved one, it’s important to choose someone you can trust.
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Developmental Pediatrics:

CHOP Developmental Pediatrics

Experts in the Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics care for children with developmental and behavioral disorders.

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Developmental Pediatricians

The following is a list of physicians that treat children in our area. This is not a recommendation for any particular physician nor is it a comprehensive listing of physicians. It is a starting point for families to find the physicians to best meet their child’s needs.

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Dental Care:

Dental Resources

A comprehensive list of orthodontic treatment, low -cost dental resources, and, dentists accepting Medical Assistance, Access, Americhoice, Health Partners and Keystone Mercy.

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Free Dental Kits

The FREE Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® classroom kit is full of easy-to-use classroom materials that support curriculum standards, plus Colgate® toothpaste and toothbrush samples for students.
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Montgomery County Dental Resource Guide

Many private practice dental professionals provide services at reduced or no cost. This is a listing of providers who supplement that effort to meet the oral health needs of our community.
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Basic Needs:

Food & Nutrition

Food Pantries

A list of food pantries available to residents across Montgomery County.

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Food Pantries - PA 211

A list of food pantries available to residents across Pennsylvania.

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MCIU Sun Meals

MCIU is sponsoring open summer food service sites in Norristown and Lansdale. This means that ANY children in the area, 18 and younger, can stop in for a free meal!
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Housing & Homelessness:

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA HOMELESS SHELTERS

Montgomery County, PA list of housing resources including: Homeless Shelters, Supportive Housing, Halfway Housing, Transitional Housing, Day Shelters, Low Income Housing, Residential Alcohol and Drug Treatment Centers.
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Housing & Shelter - PA 211

Get help in Pennsylvania with low-cost and emergency housing. Includes Section 8 vouchers, homeless shelters, rent assistance, and maternity homes.
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Other Resources:

Salvation Army Norristown Corps

The Salvation Army builds local programs designed to offer immediate relief, short-term care, and long-term growth in the areas that will best benefit the community.
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Mitzvah Circle (Clothing)

Providing basic material goods, case management, coaching, and referrals to individuals and families facing poverty, homelessness, serious illness, and difficult circumstances.
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Montgomery County Clothing Resources

A comprehensive list of thrift stores, charitable stores, resell stores and consignment shops in Montgomery County, Pa.
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Behavioral & Mental Health:

IBHS & ABA Services:

Central Behavioral Health (IBHS)

Central Behavioral Health provides service to individuals and families through programs covering a full spectrum of behavioral health services for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors.

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NeurAbilities (IBHS)

NeurAbilities provides IBHS services that are medically necessary for children through the age of 21 years old with mental, emotional, and behavioral concerns.

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Access services (IBHS)

Access Services provides Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) services for children under the age of 21 in their home, school or community.
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ABA in PA

Access a list of almost 200 ABA providers and agencies throughout Pennsylvania. Many of whom also provide social skills programs.
Search to compare and select providers and access their contact information.
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Outpatient Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

Types of Therapy

List of the types of psychotherapy – a form of psychiatric treatment that involves therapeutic conversations and interactions between a therapist and a child or family. Psychotherapy can help children and families understand and resolve problems, modify behavior, and make positive changes in their lives.
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Find a Therapist

Use the Psychology Today website to find a provider in your area. Sort by specialty, insurance provider, or other criteria.
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Montgomery County Suicide Prevention Taskforce

The mission of the Montgomery County Suicide Prevention Taskforce is to develop and implement strategies to reduce the risk of suicide in Montgomery County through the collaborative efforts of community agencies and service providers.
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Other Resources:

Salvation Army Norristown Corps

The Salvation Army builds local programs designed to offer immediate relief, short-term care, and long-term growth in the areas that will best benefit the community.
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Mitzvah Circle (Clothing)

Providing basic material goods, case management, coaching, and referrals to individuals and families facing poverty, homelessness, serious illness, and difficult circumstances.
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Montgomery County Clothing Resources

A comprehensive list of thrift stores, charitable stores, resell stores and consignment shops in Montgomery County, Pa.
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Crisis & Trauma Services:

Children’s Crisis Treatment Center (CCTC)

CCTC serves the emotional needs of children and families beginning in early childhood. We meet children where they are and help them reach their full potential regardless of their challenges.

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Mobile Crisis

Montgomery County Mobile Crisis provides immediate support for crisis situations, as well as assistance with managing recurring or future crises. Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Mission Kids

Mission Kids Child Advocacy Center helps kids rise above child abuse through prevention, education, public policy, and a multidisciplinary investigative approach.
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Laurel House

Laurel House is a comprehensive domestic violence agency serving individuals, families, and communities throughout Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
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Financial Assistance Programs:

Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

The Children’s Health Insurance Program — or CHIP — is Pennsylvania’s program to provide health coverage to uninsured children and teens who are not eligible for or enrolled in Medicaid/Medical Assistance.
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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps People in eligible low-income households obtain nutritious diets by increasing their food purchasing power at grocery stores and supermarkets.
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Child Care Works Subsidized Child Care Program

The subsidized child care program helps low-income families pay their child care fees. The state and federal governments fund this program.
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Cash Assistance

Cash assistance programs provide temporary financial support to Pennsylvanians with low incomes pay for everyday expenses.
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Disability

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or “Disability” provides monthly payments to people who have a disability that stops or limits their ability to work.
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Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

SSI is a federal program that provides monthly payments to people with limited income and resources. SSI is for people who are 65 or older, as well as people of any age, including children, who are blind or have disabilities.
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Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance program (LIHEAP) provides cash grants to help Pennsylvania families pay their heating bills.
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Childcare & Preschools:

COMPASS Child Care Finder

Use the COMPASS searchable database to find child care and other early learning programs in your area.
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MCIU Head Start

MCIU Head Start promotes the school readiness of young children from low-income families through agencies in their local community. Head Start supports the mental, social, and emotional development of children, ages 3 to 5.
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MCIU Pre-K Counts

Pre-K Counts delivers high-quality pre-kindergarten programs to 475 age-appropriate children at no cost to income-eligible families in Montgomery County.
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Social supports and opportunities:

Parent to Parent of Pennsylvania

Parent to Parent of Pennsylvania empowers and supports parents by connecting them with families of children & adults with special needs or disabilities who’ve had similar journeys.
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Find Autism Support Groups

ASERT (Autism Services, Education, Resources and Training) is a partnership of medical centers, centers of autism research and services, universities, and other providers involved in the treatment and care of individuals of all ages with autism and their families.
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Sibling Support Project

Sibling Support Project is the first national program dedicated to recognizing, promoting and addressing the life-long and ever-changing concerns of millions of siblings of people with developmental, health, and mental health concerns.
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Other Services:

MEDICAL ASSISTANCE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM (MATP)

Thousands of low-income Montgomery County residents depend upon TransNet to visit doctor’s offices, healthcare and rehabilitation facilities, pharmacies and mental health providers.
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Special needs day camp providers

Find the Best Special Needs Camps in Pennsylvania. Over 32 Special Needs Summer Camps are listed with in-depth camp info, including videos, photos, maps & detailed descriptions.
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Variety, the childrens' charity day camps

Variety’s 77-acre property serves as the headquarters for a wide range of services to children and young adults with disabilities, including recreational programs, educational services and vocational training.
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