Any child or family at Ellis is eligible to receive support services. Support services is here to help children who are having trouble functioning in the program, to help parents who are confused, stressed or in trouble, and to help teachers who are trying to support needy and challenging children.

We provide advocacy, referrals, emotional support, counseling, information, training and other resources to children and families who need extra support. A teacher or parent can refer a family for our services.

We also work with children and families referred by the Department of Social Services (DSS). DSS owns 18 slots in our childcare programs. We act as an advocate and a liaison between the family, Ellis Programs and DSS. We try to make sure that families are getting all the help that they need, that everyone is communicating well, and that there is a transition plan in place for the child when the DSS case closes.

www.parenthood.com this website has lots of information about all areas of parenting and about developmental issues for children from babies to teens.

www.parentsoup.com this website offers general parenting support, advice and information. Also a humor section!

www.parenting.org this website is full of helpful parenting tips, especially in terms of prevention and discipline.

www.familytlc.net this website has lots of fun ideas for family activities based on your child’s age, the time of year and current events.

www.zerotothree.org this website has lots of helpful information and suggestions for parents of young children, as well as research and articles about early development.