Family Resources
Parenting can be challenging sometimes and we know that when parents get the help they need, there’s hope for their children. Below is a list of videos, articles and resources that offer support and inspiration. Remember, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!
Emergency Assistance and Social Services Resources
211: Call 211 for information about local resources in your area
Tarrant Cares provides Tarrant County resources for children and families
Find food
Social services support (SNAP and CHIP)
TANF
Child Care: (CCMS)
Intimate Partner Violence
Smoke Alarms
American Red Cross Website
Poison Control Emergency, Information and Prevention
Resources
A list of resources in Tarrant County to assist with everyday life.
Click the plus sign to expand a list of valuable resources in each section.
Prenatal Care
- ACT Early TexasSource:actearlytexas.org*NEW*
- ACT Early Source: cdc.gov*NEW*
- Help Me Grow Source: helpmegrownational.org*NEW*
Everyday Tips for the Everyday Parent
- Parent Favorites Source: Zero to Three *NEW*
- Breaking Bad Habits: Source: Check Up News Room
- Parenting Resources Source: DFPS
- Parenting Tips (videos) Source: HelpandHope.org
- Parenting Tips For Those With Newborn Babies (Age 0-2) Source: HelpandHope.org
- Parenting Tips For Those With Toddlers (Age 3-5) Source: HelpandHope.org
- Pets And Your Kids Source: HelpandHope.org
- What To Do Before, During and After Bathing Your Child Source: HelpandHope.org
- Do You Feel Stressed? Here’s 10 Things You Can Do to Quickly Alleviate It! Source: HelpandHope.org
Care for your Baby
- 30-Second Video Lessons on How to Keep Babies Safe When They Sleep (videos) Source: DFPS
- How To Calm a Crying Baby Source: HelpandHope.org
- Always Give Babies Room to Breathe When They Sleep Source: DFPS
- Room to Breathe brochure Source: DFPS
- Ways To Stop Your Child From Being Clingy! Source: HelpandHope.org
- The Period of Purple Crying Source: National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome
- Baby Boxes for Safe Sleeping Source: The Baby Box Co.
- Help in and Transitioning from NICU Source: NICU Helping Hands
Safety For Your Young Ones
- Sleep, Car and Water Safety Source: DFPS
- Why You Should Baby Proof Your Home Source: HelpandHope.org
- Keeping Your Kids Safe From Guns! Source: HelpandHope.org
- Helmet Safety and Why It’s Important Source: HelpandHope.org
- Don’t Leave Your Kids in a Hot Car! It Can Affect Their Health. Source: HelpandHope.org
- Online Safety Tips You Need to Know HelpandHope.org
Parent Café
Parent Cafés last about 2.5 hours with time for eating and mingling:
- A meal
- Welcome/Introduction
- One-on-one conversation
- Table conversation
- Debriefing after each section and over all Café
- Survey
Want to host a Parent Café? GET MORE INFORMATION
CDC Developmental App
CDC’s new, free app for parents and other important care providers offers
- Interactive milestone checklists for ages 2 months through 5 years;
- Milestones illustrated in photos and videos;
- Your child’s milestone summary to share with others;
- Activities that can help your child’s development;
- What to do if you have a concern about your child’s development; and
- Reminders for appointments and developmental screening.