Childcare

Family Crisis Center & Crisis Nursery- Safe haven for children until crisis (i.e. single parent hospitalization, threat to children's safety, etc) is over. 24 hour crisis hotline, counseling referrals
1-888-435-7533

Cuidando Nuestros Ninos: Provides child care resources and referrals to parents, educates parents on child care issues, and works to increase the number of group and family day care providers. English and Spanish. (212) 206-8043. For information on the Committee for Hispanic Children and Families (212) 206-1090

Citizens Advice Bureau(CAB)-Family Enrichment Program: provides services such as case management, counseling, recreation, childcare, foster care prevention. (718) 365-0910

Head Start- federally funded, community-based program to provide underprivileged children with early education and childcare; focus on involving the parents; half-day programs, with nutrition programs. Programs in all boroughs, call 518 -452-0897 to find the nearest site, or go to http://www.nysheadstart.org/directory.html