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CEEP is committed to connecting our families with valuable community programs and resources.  

 

  • Support for Children with Special Needs and their Families:
    • Autism DE:
    • DE Family Voices:
    • Down Syndrome DE:
      • “Founded in 1979, the Down Syndrome Association of Delaware is a statewide non-profit support group, organized and managed by parents of people with Down syndrome. We are a supportive resource, advocating for the acceptance and understanding that allows individuals with Down syndrome to achieve the same level of access and opportunity as their peers.”
      • https://www.dsadelaware.org/ 
    • Family Shade:
      • “Family SHADE, the Family Support and Healthcare Alliance Delaware: A community dedicated to supporting families of children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions.”
      • http://www.familyshade.org 
    • Special Olympics DE:

      • MISSION- “The mission of Special Olympics Delaware is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for more than 4,200 children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.”

      • https://www.sode.org 
  • Agencies/Programs that offer multiple Resources/Supports:
  • Community Centers:
    • Garfield Park Community Activity and Recreation Center: Garfield Park offers activities and programs for children and adults such as computer courses and exercise/fitness programs. Visit http://www.nccde.org/463/Programs
    • Kingswood Community Center (KCC): KCC has an Early Learning Center, Youth & Teen Programs, Community Programs, and Adult Programs.  Visit http://www.kgwcc.org/
    • Latin American Community Center (LACC): LACC has an Early Learning Center, Family Programs, Youth & Teen Programs, Adult Programs, and Community Programs.  Call 302-655-7338 or visit  http://www.thelatincenter.org/
    • Rose Hill Community Center: Rose Hill supports two senior centers, a Head Start, a Boys & Girls Club program, youth, teen, and adult programs and services, fitness programs, and frequent events to support the community.  Visit http://www.rosehillcommunitycenter.org/
  • Directory for Human Services for Delaware:  http://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dssc/files/2015_hsdirectory.pdf
  • Family/Parenting Support:
    • Child, Inc.–Helping children and families in crisis. Child, Inc. offers emergency shelter for children, domestic violence support, and parenting courses. Call 302-762-8989 or visit https://www.childinc.com/ 
    • Children and Families First (CFF): CFF offers many FREE services and programs, including parenting courses, support programs for children of all ages, family resources, workplace support, and foster care and adoption support.  Call 302-658-5177 or visit http://www.cffde.org/strengthening-families-program 
    • Parents as Teachers: Parents as Teachers offers FREE home visiting services, annual family conferences, weekly playgroups, and monthly family nights.  Call 302-454-5955 to learn more.
  • Financial Support:
  • Stand By Me: Stand By Me teaches you how to take control of your finances, today!  Have you experienced foreclosure, job loss, or do you need a Fresh Start?  Call 302-255-9621 or visit http://standbymede.org/ to learn about the FREE, AMAZING programs offered by Stand By Me.