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
Tadpoles Parent App(opens in new tab)
Download Tadpoles Parent app in Google or Apple Store, or login online.
School Calendar
School closures, holidays, and special events for the current calendar year.
For All Families
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
1-800-Children(opens in new tab)
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(opens in new tab)
Ballard Center is a non-profit organization that provides essential basic life assistance for families and individuals in need.
Catholic Charities of NE Kansas(opens in new tab)
Food pantry, clothing assistance, nutrition information, financial assistance and education, employment support, and housing assistance.
Child Care Aware(opens in new tab)
Child Care Aware of Eastern Kansas provides a vital link between regulated high-quality child care programs and families needing child care.
Clare's Community Closet(opens in new tab)
Free clothing and supplies for those in need.
Community Children's Center(opens in new tab)
CCC's Family Resource center offers classes, support, material assistance, child care transitional funding options, and more.
Family Promise of Lawrence(opens in new tab)
Helping homeless families with children achieve and maintain permanent housing.
First Baptist Church(opens in new tab)
Located at 1330 Kasold Drive, First Baptist Church of Lawrence KS invites guests to visit their food pantry.
First Step at Lakeview(opens in new tab)
Licensed drug treatment center for women recovering from chemical dependency and their children.
Habitat for Humanity(opens in new tab)
Affordable housing for low to moderate income families.
Harversters Community Food Network(opens in new tab)
Local food pantries, local mobile meal distribution and SNAP benefits.
Heartland Community Health Center(opens in new tab)
Medical clinic with sliding scale fees. Counseling, case management, and rent & utilities assistance, and food pantry.
Holiday Bureau(opens in new tab)
Holiday assistance, toys, and food.
Jubilee Cafe(opens in new tab)
Jubilee Cafe is a collaborative effort with KU students to provide breakfast to an in-need population.
Just Food(opens in new tab)
Just Food is the food bank of Douglas County, providing basic access to healthy food, diapers, and other basic needs.
Lawrence Community Shelter(opens in new tab)
Offering safe haven to individuals and families facing homelessness.
Lawrence-Douglas County Housing Authority(opens in new tab)
Helping the community of Douglas County by offering affordable housing to people that are eligible for the programs that are available.
Legal Aid of Douglas County(opens in new tab)
Free legal services to Douglas County residents who qualify.
LINK(opens in new tab)
Lawrence Interdenominational Nutrition Kitchen (LINK) provides free lunch.
O’Connell Children’s Shelter(opens in new tab)
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(opens in new tab)
This program offers personalized visits, screenings, group connections, and resource connections. Serving families with children ages 0-5.
Positive Bright Start(opens in new tab)
Positive Bright Start offers mental health services for children under six and their families as well as scholarship and financial aid.
Sexual Trauma and Abuse Care Center(opens in new tab)
24-hour support for survivors, families, friends, and partners of sexual violence. Free or low-cost counseling for survivors.
Tiny-K Early Intervention(opens in new tab)
Tiny-K of Douglas County provides free, home-based therapy and early intervention services for children 0-35 months old.
The Willow Domestic Violence Center(opens in new tab)
The Willow Domestic Violence Center builds safer communities through shelter, services, and support to survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking.
WIC Nutrition(opens in new tab)
Nutritional food supports for women, infants, and children.
Additional Community Resources(opens in new tab)
Assembled by the Lawrence Public Library, browse this list for up to date information regarding more resources available in your community.
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
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 is a non-profit organization that provides essential basic life assistance for families and individuals in need.
Food pantry, clothing assistance, nutrition information, financial assistance and education, employment support, and housing assistance.
Child Care Aware of Eastern Kansas provides a vital link between regulated high-quality child care programs and families needing child care.
Free clothing and supplies for those in need.
CCC's Family Resource center offers classes, support, material assistance, child care transitional funding options, and more.
Helping homeless families with children achieve and maintain permanent housing.
Located at 1330 Kasold Drive, First Baptist Church of Lawrence KS invites guests to visit their food pantry.
Licensed drug treatment center for women recovering from chemical dependency and their children.
Affordable housing for low to moderate income families.
Local food pantries, local mobile meal distribution and SNAP benefits.
Medical clinic with sliding scale fees. Counseling, case management, and rent & utilities assistance, and food pantry.
Providing assistance during the holiday season.
Jubilee Cafe is a collaborative effort with KU students to provide breakfast to an in-need population.
Just Food is the food bank of Douglas County, providing basic access to healthy food, diapers, and other basic needs.
Offering safe haven to individuals and families facing homelessness.
Helping the community of Douglas County by offering affordable housing to people that are eligible for the programs that are available.
Free legal services to Douglas County residents who qualify.
Lawrence Interdenominational Nutrition Kitchen (LINK) provides free lunch.
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.
This program offers personalized visits, screenings, group connections, and resource connections. Serving families with children ages 0-5.
Positive Bright Start offers mental health services for children under six and their families as well as scholarship and financial aid.
24-hour support for survivors, families, friends, and partners of sexual violence. Free or low-cost counseling for survivors.
Tiny-K of Douglas County provides free, home-based therapy and early intervention services for children 0-35 months old.
The Willow Domestic Violence Center builds safer communities through shelter, services, and support to survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking.
Nutritional food support for women, infants, and children.
Assembled by the Lawrence Public Library, browse this list for up to date information regarding more resources available in your community.
HEALTH & WELLNESS RESOURCES
CDC(opens in new tab)
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(opens in new tab)
Action for Healthy Kids empowers schools and families to improve children’s health through nutrition, physical activity, and community engagement.
Zero to Three(opens in new tab)
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
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides information, resources, and research to protect against health threats and promote well-being.
Empowering schools and families to improve children's health through nutrition, physical activity, and community engagement.
Dedicated to ensuring a strong start for every child. Explore resources, research, and advocacy for early childhood development.
NUTRITIONAL RESOURCES
Choose My Plate(opens in new tab)
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(opens in new tab)
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.
Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition(opens in new tab)
The Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition works to promote and protect breastfeeding and human milk feeding to improve Kansas families' health and well-being.
La Leche League(opens in new tab)
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
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.
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.
The Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition works to promote and protect breastfeeding and human milk feeding to improve Kansas families' health and well-being.
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.
SAFETY RESOURCES
Safe Kids Worldwide(opens in new tab)
Safe Kids Worldwide focuses on preventing childhood injuries through education, advocacy, and partnerships with families, communities, and safety experts.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration(opens in new tab)
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(opens in new tab)
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(opens in new tab)
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(opens in new tab)
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
Safe Kids Worldwide focuses on preventing childhood injuries through education, advocacy, and partnerships with families, communities, and safety experts.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration works to save lives, prevent injuries, and reduce road traffic crashes through safety regulations, education, and advocacy.
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is the world's leading resources on fire, electrical, and related hazards, dedicated to eliminating loss through knowledge.
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.
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.
CPSC Recalls & Product Safety Warnings
- Walmart Reannounces Recall of Mainstays Nine-Drawer Fabric Dressers Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards; Walmart Distributed Recalled Dressers Post-Recall; Sold to Consumers Through Liquidators
- Little Loves & Co. Recalls Youth Clothing with Drawstrings Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Entrapment Hazard
- Diamond Wipes International Recalls MD Wipe Outz Numbing Tattoo Wipes Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Child Poisoning; Violate Mandatory Standard for Child-Resistant Packaging
- Excel Industries Recalls Accessory LED Light Kits Due to Risk of Serious Injury from Fire Hazard
- Steelite Pressure Washers Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Shock and Electrocution Hazards; Sold on Amazon by Longer 3D
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.