Parenting & Family Resources

Whether you’re preparing to welcome your first child or navigating the challenges of raising a growing family, you don’t have to do it alone. The organizations below offer parenting education, child development resources, early intervention services, home visiting programs, childcare support, and connections to community resources. Resources are organized by location to help you find support wherever you are.

National Resources

Zero to Three

A nonprofit dedicated to supporting healthy development during the first three years of life through evidence-based parenting resources, child development information, and early learning tools.

HealthyChildren.org (American Academy of Pediatrics)

Provides pediatrician-approved information on child development, behavior, nutrition, sleep, illnesses, safety, and parenting from birth through adolescence.

Child Mind Institute

Offers expert guidance on children’s mental health, behavior, learning differences, ADHD, anxiety, autism, and parenting strategies.

Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University

Shares research-based information about early childhood development, brain development, resilience, and the lifelong impact of early experiences.

Sesame Workshop

Provides free educational activities, parenting resources, social-emotional learning tools, and support for families facing difficult life experiences.

Pennsylvania Resources

Pennsylvania Early Intervention

Provides developmental evaluations and therapy services for infants and young children with developmental delays or disabilities from birth through age five.

PA Early Learning Resource Centers (ELRC)

Helps families locate quality childcare, apply for childcare financial assistance, and access early learning programs throughout Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania Head Start Association

Supports Head Start and Early Head Start programs that provide early education, health services, and family support for eligible children.

Pittsburgh Resources

Hello Baby Allegheny

Connects expecting and new families with parenting programs, home visiting, childcare resources, developmental services, baby supplies, mental health support, and other community resources.

Trying Together

Supports high-quality early childhood education by connecting families with childcare resources, early learning programs, and community services.

  • Website: tryingtogether.org
  • Phone: (412) 567-6728
  • Address: 5604 Solway Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Allegheny Family Network

A family-led organization that supports caregivers of children with behavioral health needs through peer support, advocacy, education, and family navigation services.

Jeremiah’s Place

Provides free 24/7 emergency childcare for children ages six and under while caregivers navigate medical emergencies, housing instability, domestic violence, mental health crises, or other urgent situations.

Family Centers

Offers free family support programs throughout Allegheny County, including playgroups, parenting support, child development activities, home visiting, support groups, and connections to local resources.

A Giving Heart

A nonprofit community organization serving Pittsburgh’s Hilltop neighborhoods through childcare, after-school and summer programs, family support, adult learning opportunities, and community services that help children and families thrive.

  • Website: agivingheart.org
  • Phone: (412) 904-4888
  • Address: 816 Climax St., Pittsburgh, PA 15210