Summer child care options support working families
In Lawrence County many families rely on the Ben Franklin Early Learning Center and other programs for year round care and summer enrichment. Providers describe flexible hours, subsidies, and the need for transport as essential to keeping jobs. Parents note gaps when camps aren’t open and highlight neighbors and relatives helping out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Althea Fusco
New Castle
Lawrence County Community Action Partnership
Ben Franklin
Fusco
Nancy Welker
LCCAP
Ben Franklin Early Learning Center
United Community Services
Lawrence County
Welker
Jasmine Jefferson
Shawn Harris
Harris
O’connor
Mary O’connor
CCIS
Cheryl Pilch
Kiley
Chris Williams
Williams
Riley Williams
Hoyt Center For the Arts
YMCA
Gussie Walker
St. John United Holy Church
Yvonne Clark
Carol Barber
Clark
Cleveland Zoo
Carnegie Science Center
Villa Community Center
Caroline Knox Foundation
Parents determine babysitting propriety in Cambria County
Community leaders in Ebensburg and Johnstown discuss how to judge when a child can supervise younger siblings. Experts warn the final call rests with parents, considering age, maturity, emergency readiness, and family support systems while noting laws vary and neglect rules apply if harm results.
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Cambria County Child Development Corp
Ebensburg
Poruban
Tim
Jessica Page
Richland
Zack
Tim Page
Richland Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Department
Page
Somerset
Diamond Stevens
Rihanna
Johnstown
Betti White
Cambria County Children and Youth Services
White
Maryland
Baltimore County Child Protective Services
Child Protective Services
CPS
Randy Griffith
The
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