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Dr. Karen Senft, a local developmental-behavioral pediatrician, and an experienced panel of clinicans and parents will address meeting the physical, behavioral, and social challenges of pre-teens and teens on the autism spectrum. Sponsored by the Autism Resource Community Hub of Lehigh Valley (ARCH of LV), Friday, October 21, 2011, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, at Community […]

August 3, 2011, 9 am – 4:30 pm: ‘Don’t Flip Out, Just FLIP IT!’ Presented by Devereux Center for Resilient Children. FLIP IT is a 4-step strategy for building supportive relationships that encourage emotional awareness and emotional control in children ages 3 through 8. 6.5 hrs of Professional Development. $30/pp. August 5, 2011, 9 am […]

Claire DeFazio has been named VP of Operations and Subsidy Services, which includes accountability for building and facilities maintenance and contracts as well as the Child Care Information Services program. CCIS administers subsidies paid to child care providers enrolling children in low income families in Lehigh County. Rebecca Fenerty recently assumed the new position of […]

Head Start of the Lehigh Valley is one of 436 recipients of a $5000 grant from Head Start Body Start National Center for Physical Development and Outdoor Play. The grant will be used to provide a playground for children enrolled in Head Start at Allentown’s Overland Park facility off Hanover Avenue. ‘Outdoor play is associated […]

Infants to children aged 12 and their families are invited to join our free summer reading program as we go BUGGY with story time adventures, prizes, crafts and snacks all related to learning about insects. June 6-August 12, 2011. Tuesdays 10 am; Wednesdays 10 am and 1 pm; Thursdays 10 am. Large groups please call […]

Community Services for Children presented James Miller, CEO, PPL, with the 16th Annual Inez and Edward Donley Award for Children’s Advocacy on April 20 at the Allentown Symphony Hall Rodale Community Room. Prominent business and community leaders gave Jim a standing ovation for his work and that of PPL for their long-term investment in improving […]

Trexlertown Chik-fil-A has a free Easter event Saturday, April 16, 2-5 pm, for ages 3-9 featuring an egg hunt, crafts, the Easter Bunny, and more. Check out Family Night every Tuesday, 6-7 pm, featuring free arts and crafts.

Community Services for Children offers its summer reading program for children ages birth to 12 from June 6 to August 12, 2011. Reading, crafts, and snacks will be offered Tuesdays, 10-11 am, Wednesdays 10-11 am and 1-2 pm, and Thursdays 10-11 am. Reservations for groups are preferred to ensure supplies. The Library is located on […]

Known for their love of children and early childhood education, Linny and Beall Fowler have joined the SafeStart campaign as Honorary Chairs. ‘You know, I was a Head Start teacher,’ smiles Linny, thinking about the needs of at risk children in our area. ‘I know that they need all the help they can get — […]

Community Services for Children created and launched LehighValleyCamps.com, a free directory of summer camps in the Lehigh Valley. The site also offers parent tips for choosing camps, keeping kids safe, and more. Camp listing is free and use of the website is also free. Camps will be added continuously so parents should keep checking back. The directory […]