Parenting - General Resources

The Internet and its resources may contain material of a controversial nature. It is the responsibility of parents and legal guardians to determine what information is appropriate for their children. As with other library materials, parents and legal guardians are encouraged to monitor and supervise their children's Internet use. The Palm Beach County Library System is not responsible for the content.

Family Central Inc.
Choosing a good child care arrangement is one of the most important decisions you will make for your child. Includes links to: the State Licensing Site and Child Care Locator, Tips for Selecting Quality Child Care, as well as Subsidized Child Care Qualifying Criteria.

Helping Children Deal with Tragic Events in the News
A collection of web sites to help parents talk to children about war and terrorism.

New Residents' Guide
New to Palm Beach County?  Look here for useful links to housing, employment, tax information and more.

Zero to Three
Zero to Three's mission is to promote the healthy development of our nation's infants and toddlers by supporting and strengthening families, communities, and those who work on their behalf.

Palm Beach County Parenting Warmline
Parenting Solutions - A Phone Call Away: 561-653-2401.
Children's Services Council of Palm Beach County, in collaboration with Girls & Boys Town National Hotline, provide short term crisis counseling, referral to local resources, and emergency intervention as needed. It operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week with highly trained, skilled and professional counselors. Problems routinely dealt with include, but are not limited to, family conflicts, suicide, pregnancy, abuse, running away, and alcohol/drug addiction.