The Early Intervention Program is a statewide program created under the direction of the State Health Department to provide early identification and services to children birth to age three years who are suspected of having developmental delays or a diagnosed disability.

The Care Net Pregnancy Center offers parenting classes and an Earn While You Learn (EWYL) program. EWYL is a parenting support program. For intake, the client would either call for an appointment or Care Net can text the forms directly to their phones to start the process. The parenting classes are free and open to all in a 1-1 model, group, or virtual format. Care Net has over 100 videos specific to pregnancy, birth, parenting, special circumstances like domestic violence or budgeting, etc. The parents can earn "boutique bucks", which is a way to "buy" material resources for their children such as diapers, wipes, clothes, formula, car seats, cribs etc. Care Net also offers material aid 3 times a year for those who are in need but do not want to/are unable to participate in parenting classes. Care Net recently started doing court-ordered parenting classes as well.

Provides Aquatic Program through Early Intervention, Preschool, Special Education and privately through services of a Physical Therapist

Provides school supplies and backpacks to low-income students that are returning to school. Program runs every September.

NRCIL staff provides information and assistance to consumers in finding educational and employment opportunities.

Staff maintain a Job Openings Board in Watertown office resource area and Lowville office community room, publicizing current openings in Jefferson and Lewis Counties

NRCIL partners with local educational and vocational services, assisting individuals to connect with other human service agencies

Provides assistance to parents, caregivers, and school districts looking how to navigate the special education system.

“Through our Neighborhood Network Centers, the Municipal Housing Authority provides the following job training services to our residents:

• Career testing

• Career counseling and advisement

• Information on job training, education programs, and colleges

• Basic literacy and GED preparation

• Resume preparation

• Job search assistance

• Interview preparation

Individual and group counseling sessions are free and can be scheduled to meet our resident needs.”

The Cornell Cooperative Extension, (CCE)'s, Family Resource Center offers variety of programs and services including: "Drop-in" play center, parenting classes, peer support, library, information and referrral. Offers workshops on nutrition, personal health issues, couple communications, character education, and parenting questions.

We deliver brief informative sessions to local schools, businesses, community organizations and more, upon request BCID staff are happy to come and talk to the local community about our work.

A referral source for children with special health care needs. Can provide financial assistance.