Harford County Infants & Toddlers

The Harford County Youth and Family Resource Festival is right around the corner! This Saturday, April 9th, over 100 vendors will be at Harford Community College to connect with families and youth from birth to young adult of all abilities. The Resource Fair is a free event, with a light lunch provided to those who pre-register, and a free shuttle bus from Halls Cross Roads and Magnolia Elementary Schools and the EPICENTER in Edgewood. All families are welcome. To register, click here or on the flyer below.

April kicks off with the Week of the Young Child (April 2-8). It is an annual celebration to focus on the needs of young children and their families.

In honor of the Week of the Young Child, I'm sharing a Ted Talk by 7-year-old Molly Wright. She asks, "What if I was to tell you that a game of peek-a-boo could change the world?" Her neighbor, young Ari, helps Molly demonstrate the importance of play. To check out Molly's Ted Talk, click here.

How are we celebrating the Week of the Young Child? Harford County Public Schools is sponsoring this week's Thrive by Five Early Childhood Summit, featuring 19 sessions on topics ranging from potty training to school readiness. Registration is already closed, however sessions will be recorded and made available to those who could not participate.

We are excited to host Playgroups twice a month, on the 3rd and 4th Wednesday, from 10:30-11:30 at Roye-Williams Elementary School. It is open to children in Infants & Toddlers and their siblings. Space is limited and all the Playgroups are currently full. However, personal schedules change and there are cancellations due to illness. We are maintaining a Wait List for those last minute cancellations. If you are interested in participating in one of the Playgroups, please reach out to Carie at Carie.Sadowski@hcps.org.

Autism: Where Do I Begin?

April 11, 10-11:30

Presenter Neal Lichter is with Pathfinders for Autism. This free event is sponsored by the Parent Resource Center in Cecil County and is open to Harford County families. Click here to register.

I&T Summer Kickoff

June 3, 3-5 PM (rain date June 10)

Save the date for the annual I&T Summer Kickoff. And it's in person!!! More details to follow.

With the beautiful weather, are you looking outdoor activities for your little one? Phase 1 of the Lyn Stacie Getz Playground renovation is complete for the 2-5 age group.

Located at 301 W Ring Factory Road in Bel Air, the Lyn Stacie Getz Playground is part of Harford County Parks and Recreation.

Do you have someone in your life who has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? April is Autism Awareness Month. It's a time to spread awareness and to increase understanding and acceptance of people with ASD.

If you haven't connected with Pathfinders for Autism, this is a great time to reach out. Pathfinders is a local organization that supports individuals with ASD through outreach, training, resources and programming. Visit their website by clicking here.

Partners for Success is part of Harford County Public Schools and provides information about community services, assists families in resolving concerns, and helps to increase parental involvement in the special education decision making process. We recommend connecting with Partners for Success when your child transitions to school, but in the meantime, there is some great information in the newsletter for all families. Click here to access the newsletter.

Partners for Success has published a special Summer Camps Edition. Most of the activities are for older, school-aged children. However, there are several opportunities for children starting at age 3. Click here to access the newsletter.

LOCATE is a free service to help you find child care. You can search their site, or speak with a referral specialist by calling 877-261-0060 during business hours. They can help you identify child care options in your area based on your family's specific needs.

LOCATE is part of Maryland Family Network. Click here to visit their website.

2-1-1 Maryland is a resource that brings together four agencies to provide simple access to health and human services information. What can they help with? Affordable housing, food, employment training, utility payment assistance, services for their children or aging parents, and many other issues. The 2-1-1 database has information on nearly 5,000 agencies and programs across the state of Maryland.

Help is available 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Just call 2-1-1.

Harford County Infants & Toddlers provides early intervention services and supports to eligible children with developmental delays and their families. Services are provided at not cost to families. Infants & Toddlers is a part of Harford County Public Schools.

Email: Carie.Sadowski@hcps.org
Website: www.hcps.org
Location: 100 Thomas Run Road, Bel Air, MD, USA
Phone: 410-638-3823
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