YMCA Anaheim branch offers cheerleading (5-18) by ses- sion and year-round competition cheerleading. See “Youth and Family Groups” for contact information.


child care & babysitting


Child care resources, plus information and re- ferrals. Also see: “Schools,” “Youth and Fam- ily Groups,” and Tot Lots under “Play Groups.”


• Alpert JCC in Long Beach 3801 E. Willow St., Long Beach (562) 426-7601, Ext. 1205 www.alpertjcc.org AJCC’s Kids’ University for kids in grades K-8! Just like a real university…kids choose from an assort- ment of classes and activities, including Spanish, music, art, aquatics, martial arts, creative writing, digital movie-making, and sports like basketball, flag football, soccer and more! Transportation from Long Beach area schools. Homework assistance and snack provided. Monday - Friday, till 6 p.m. Fees vary with number of days and transportation. Call Natalie Chernik at the number listed above, or email: kidsuniversity@alpertjcc.org to reserve one of the limited slots for your child. See ad on page 50.


Child Care, School Age Child-care programs often include before and after- school care provided at youth agencies, child-care centers, recreation departments and school sites. Full-day care is usually available during vacation breaks and federal holidays (see “Camps”). Be sure to check with your child’s school for before and after-school care offered on the campus or in neighboring family homes.


• Anaheim Community Services Department - Tiny Tots Program for pre-school aged children to develop social skills needed for kindergarten and beyond. Stories, games, crafts, motor skill devel- opment, music, and art are used to create an en- vironment that fosters individual growth. Locations in both West Anaheim and Anaheim Hills. Fall and winter sessions are seven or eight weeks, $196- 524. Sessions begin in September and October. (714) 765-5191. www.anaheim.net/ezrecconnect


Boys and Girls Clubs - All branches offer before and/or after-school care (5/6-18). Most branches offer full days with supervised activities during school breaks. Transportation is provided to and from select school sites. Scholarships are avail- able for qualifying families. See “Youth and Family Groups” for contact information.


• Lakewood Recreation and Community Services - The Lakewood After School Activity Zone is a free after-school program (8+) at eight city parks. Sports, crafts, games and cooking included.


Extended hours during vacation breaks. Open weekends. (562) 866-9771, Ext. 2408. www. lakewoodcity.org


• Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine - No- cost, drop-in after-school programs are available at 16 local elementary and middle schools. A.S.A.P. - After School Activity Program, available at 27 local parks and two Community Centers, Monday - Fri- day, 3-6 p.m.; features games, crafts, homework help, movies and holiday celebrations. (562) 570- 3100. www.longbeach.gov


Los Alamitos Youth Center - Free drop-in program (7-17), 2-6 p.m. Ping-pong, carom boards, pool, air hockey, board games, arts and crafts, sports and mov- ies. The Learning Center provides a quiet, supervised place to complete homework assignments and get help when needed. Computers, books and printers are available. 10909 Oak St., Los Alamitos (562) 493- 4043. www.theyouthcenter.org


Recreation Departments - Most city recreation departments offer before and/or after-school pro- grams at local parks or school campuses. Many programs are operated on a drop-in basis and are free of charge. Extended hours are offered during school breaks. See “Recreation Departments” for contact information.


YMCA - Before and after-school programs (grades K-6 or 12) are available at all branches and select- ed school sites. Hours and ages vary. Transportation may be available to and from schools at selected


sites. Expanded program hours are offered during school vacations. Financial assistance is avail- able for qualifying families. See “Youth and Family Groups” for contact information.


• Children’s Home Society of California Greater Long Beach Orange County


(562) 256-7490 (714) 817-8673


A coordinating link for child care, child develop- ment and community services. Parents can obtain free information on child-care providers matched to their needs for infants through school-age chil- dren. Child-care referrals and resources are also available to parents who have children with spe- cial needs. Listings are maintained on licensed child-care centers, family child-care homes, before and after-school programs, public and private pre- schools, and child-care assistance programs. Re- sources are also available for parents to assess the quality of child-care services. See ad on this page.


• Comprehensive Child Development (562) 427-8834 www.ccdlb.org Celebrating 27 years of service! CCD has provided child care and support services in Long Beach, San Pedro and Wilmington since 1984. Children ages six months to kindergarten are cared for and edu- cated in centers, and four months and up in a net- work of licensed family child care homes. CCD also reimburses licensed providers for meals served to children in care. Five locations to serve you: 2565 Pacific Ave., Long Beach; 622 E. Hill St., Long Beach; 2205 San Gabriel Ave., Long Beach; 769 W.


The mission of Children’s Home Society of California (CHS) is to reach out to children and families at risk with a range of services to ensure that every child has the opportunity to develop within a safe, healthy and secure environment.


CHILDREN’S HOME SOCIETY OF CALIFORNIA


All Services are free of charge or low cost.


• Resource and Referral (R&R) – Provides a central coordinating link for child care and child development services. R&R offers a wide range of services to parents, existing and potential licensed child care providers and other community groups who are concerned with child care issues.


• R&R Hotline – Parents can obtain information about available child care providers matched to their needs and preference. The general community can call the R&R Hotline to access child care resources.


• Health and Safety Reimbursement – Reimburses child care providers for the cost of the Health and Safety training required by Community Care Licensing.


• Educational Resource Lending Library – Toys, materials, as well as books and videos are available to the community.


• Child Care Assistance Program – CHS helps pay for child care services for eligible parents who need child care while they work, seek work, or attend school or job training programs. Families are enrolled in order of greatest need.


• CalWORKS Program – Assists parents to locate and pay for child care as they transition from welfare to work.


Greater Long Beach: 330 Golden Shore, Ste. 20, Long Beach • (562) 256-7490 Orange County: 505 N. Euclid Street, Ste. 100, Anaheim • (714) 817-8673


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