Support Beyond the Classroom
Resources for Families
At Googols of Learning, we believe in supporting every family, whether they’re part of our center or the broader community. Below, you’ll find a collection of helpful resources, including local services, health and safety tips, and nutritional guidance to help your child thrive at every stage of their development.
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For Current Families
School Calendar
School closures, holidays, and special events for the current calendar year.
For All Families
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
1-800-Children
Powered by Kansas Children’s Service League, discuss parenting questions 24 hours a day, 365 days a year by phone, app, website and email.
Ballard Center
Ballard Center is a non-profit organization that provides essential basic life assistance for families and individuals in need.
Child Care Aware
Child Care Aware of Eastern Kansas provides a vital link between regulated high-quality child care programs and families needing child care.
Community Children's Center
CCC's Family Resource center offers classes, support, material assistance, child care transitional funding options, and more.
Family Promise of Lawrence
Helping homeless families with children achieve and maintain permanent housing.
Habitat for Humanity
Affordable housing for low to moderate income families.
Harversters Community Food Network
Local food pantries, local mobile meal distribution and SNAP benefits.
Holiday Bureau
Holiday assistance
Jubilee Cafe
Jubilee Cafe is a collaborative effort with KU students to provide breakfast to an in-need population.
Just Food
Just Food is the food bank of Douglas County, providing basic access to healthy food, diapers, and other basic needs.
Lawrence Community Shelter
Offering safe haven to individuals and families facing homelessness.
Lawrence-Douglas County Housing Authority
Helping the community of Douglas County by offering affordable housing to people that are eligible for the programs that are available.
O’Connell Children’s Shelter
O’Connell Children’s Shelter is proud to support Kansas youth in foster care by providing a variety of services, along with prevention programs and resources for families looking to foster or adopt.
Parents as Teachers
This program offers personalized visits, screenings, group connections, and resource connections. Serving families with children ages 0-5.
Positive Bright Start
Positive Bright Start offers mental health services for children under six and their families as well as scholarship and financial aid.
The Willow
The Willow Domestic Violence Center builds safer communities through shelter, services, and support to survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking.
Tiny-K Early Intervention
Tiny-K of Douglas County provides free, home-based therapy and early intervention services for children 0-35 months old.
WIC Nutrition
Nutritional food supports for women, infants, and children.
Additional Community Resources
Assembled by the Lawrence Public Library, browse this list for up to date information regarding more resources available in your community.
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
HEALTH & WELLNESS RESOURCES
CDC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides information, resources, and research to protect against health threats and promote well-being.
Action for Healthy Kids
Action for Healthy Kids empowers schools and families to improve children’s health through nutrition, physical activity, and community engagement.
Zero to Three
Zero to Three is dedicated to ensuring a strong start for every child. Explore resources, research, and advocacy for early childhood development.
HEALTH & WELLNESS RESOURCES
NUTRITIONAL RESOURCES
Choose My Plate
The U.S. Department of Agriculture offers practical advice and resources to help individuals make healthier food choices and build balanced diets based on the five food groups.
Eat Right
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics offers information on nutrition and health, from meal planning and prep to choices that can help prevent or manage health conditions and more.
La Leche League
La Leche League International organizes advocacy, education, and training to promote better understanding of breastfeeding as key in the healthy development of mother and baby.
NUTRITIONAL RESOURCES
SAFETY RESOURCES
Safe Kids Worldwide
Safe Kids Worldwide focuses on preventing childhood injuries through education, advocacy, and partnerships with families, communities, and safety experts.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) works to save lives, prevent injuries, and reduce road traffic crashes through safety regulations, education, and advocacy.
National Fire Protection Association
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is the world’s leading resource on fire, electrical, and related hazards, dedicated to eliminating loss through knowledge.
Children's Safety Network
The Children’s Safety Network is dedicated to preventing childhood injuries and fatalities by providing resources, training, and support to state and local health agencies and safety professionals.
Consumer Product Safety Commission
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) works to protect consumers from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with consumer products through regulation, enforcement, and safety education.
SAFETY RESOURCES
CPSC Recalls & Product Safety Warnings
- Scepter Fuel Containers Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Flash Fire, Burn and Child Poisoning; Violates Mandatory Standards for Portable Fuel Containers; Imported by Mameix Retail
- Aterian Recalls PurSteam Elite Travel Steamers and Mighty Lil Steamers Due to Risk of Serious Burn Injury
- YITA Recalls Multiple Brands of Dressers Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards; Violates Mandatory Standard for Clothing Storage Units
- Fixwal 7-Drawer Dressers Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards; Violates Mandatory Standard for Clothing Storage Units
- Dresbe LED Christmas Headbands Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Battery Ingestion; Violate Mandatory Standard for Consumer Products with Button Cell Batteries
These are the most recently issued Child-Related Recalls from the CPSC. To view more, including product safety warnings, please visit The Consumer Product Safety Commission's website.