SEARCH Enter a service, category, keyword, or organiztion name and click 'Go':
Children & Families
This website was made by a team of librarians in schools around the world dedicated to looking through children's books and bringing them to this website. On this site you can take a personality quiz and get recommendations of books based on the things YOU like! Take the quiz here: Book Quiz
135 East Washington Row, Suite D, Sandusky, OH 44870
M-F 2:30-7 p.m. School in session
M-F 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Summer
Red Line (view map)
Washington & Wayne
Youth meals provided.
South Campus, 1912 Hayes Avenue, Sandusky, OH 44870
Intended for women returning to work or resuming activities that make infant nursing difficult. Topics include pumping and storing breast milk, introducing a bottle, supplementing, weaning, and other tips to make a smooth transition. These are done in a small group or individual as needed. Call 419-557-7596 to register
1912 Hayes Avenue, Sandusky, OH 44870
This class helps moms develop confidence in learning the skills needed for breastfeeding. Topics include breast care and preparation, breastfeeding techniques, maternal nutrition. Call 419-557-7840 to register
South Campus 1912 Hayes Avenue, Sandusky, OH 44870
Mondays, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm (Registration is NOT required)
Free clinic to answer breastfeeding questions or concerns and to offer breastfeeding support. Certified lactation consultants are available to address questions and weigh infants. Call 419-557-7596 for more information
774 Crossings Road, Sandusky, OH 44870
Income at or below 200% FPGL
Participates in SNAP, Medicaid, Public Housing, SSI, WIC, or Lifeline
Receive free or reduced benefits for school lunch program
Received Federal Pell Grant for the current award year
Your Internet Could be FREE! 100 Mbps internet with a $30/month credit, No equipment fees, $100 tablet for $10.01. Call or Visit the Brainiacs Tech Hub with Buckeye Broadband for more information! Click here to apply.
Child Care Access Means Parents in Schools program is a federal grant that provides low-income BGSU students who are parents with financial assistance for child care.
Families affected by substance/alcohol use disorder who have an active Children Services (JFS) case. Referrals can be completed by clicking the confidential contact form located in website address link above or families can call directly with interest.
Designed to strengthen families who may be struggling with addiction concerns. The group is highly interactive and will focus on education about addictions, family relationships, communication, healthy living skills, as well as having fun! The group will meet for 16 weeks which includes a dinner meal, a group for parents, children, and then a combined parent/child group for a total of 2.5 hours each week.
24/7 reporting hotline
Information reported in the electronic form available in the link above is protected by law; however, it allows us to reach out to you for additional information as necessary.
*Please do not hesitate to report if you do not have all the information. Any uncertainty you have regarding whether to report should be resolved in favor of the child’s protection.
420 Superior Street, Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 626-5623 5113
Must be at least 32 weeks pregnant and an Erie County resident. If you are eligible for WIC, SNAP, Medicaid, or do not have a safe sleep environment for your child. Participation in an educational meeting is a requirement to receive a free portable crib and sheet set.
Assisting parents/guardians with providing a safe sleep environment for children. Provides cribs, safe sleep education, and additional items.
No income requirements. Open to all Ohio children, birth to 5 years old.
Book gifting program encouraging the love of reading and early childhood literacy. This program is financially sponsored by The Kiwanis Club of Sandusky in partnership with the City of Sandusky and Erie County Commissioners. If you are interested in signing up, please use the website listed above. If you are an existing participant and need to change your address, please log-in to the website or call the Sandusky Library at 419-625-3834 for updates.
Listings for all centers registered in Erie County.
1111 Hayes Ave, Sandusky, OH 44870
901 Northwest Street, Bellevue, OH 44811
221 West Parish Street, Sandusky, OH 44870
Foster parents provide a loving, secure, caring, and safe place for children to live. Children do best when they can stay in their own school, keep their friends, and see birth parents often, and priority is placed on neighborhoods and schools. Foster parents are part of a team including the child’s therapists, juvenile court, and additional resources working with the children and birth family.
3423 Columbus Ave, Sandusky, OH 44870
4405 Galloway Rd, Sandusky, OH 44870
231 E Center , Bellevue, OH 44811
221 W Parish St., Sandusky, OH 440870
Helps mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother‐to‐mother support.
1614 Sherman Street, Sandusky, OH 44870
You can use this website to find locations of the "Little Free Libraries" near you.
12306 State Route 113, Milan, OH 44826
12306 State Route 113, Milan, OH 44826
225 William Street, Huron, OH 44839
1215 Campbell Street, Sandusky, OH 44870
420 Superior Street, Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 626-5623 5113
WIC guidelines for income eligibility, but does not need to be enrolled in WIC. Call for more information.
Free car seats provided to qualifying parents/guardians after attending a mandatory educational car seat training to ensure proper installation knowledge and usage.
8am-8pm Mon-Fri
The Ohio Connectivity Champions are a statewide resource dedicated to helping people with internet connectivity challenges. $30 discount on internet and phone plans available. Champions are available to walk callers through the application process. If you are unable to access a phone, you can reach the connectivity champion via the website link listed above.
314 Lucas Street East, Castalia, OH 44824
770 Killbourne Street, Bellevue, OH 44811
419-625-7951 ext. 6141
[email protected]
Alert Device for elderly and children who have wandered away from home and for those whom family have safety concerns.
247 Columbus Avenue, Suite 37, Sandusky, OH 44870
Works with school districts to identify families at risk of truancy charges before formal charges are filed. Also works with families who are at risk of neglect cases filed to prevent out-of-home removals with a goal of decreasing childhood trauma.
114 W Adams Street, Sandusky, OH 44870
Monday: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Thursday: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
114 W Adams Street, Sandusky, OH 44870
Weekdays from 4:00 pm -4:45 pm
Purple Line (view map)
Central & Adams (BOE)
Afternoon snacks provided for school age children as a part of the Children's Hunger Alliance. Please stop in between 4pm and 4:45 pm, weekdays.
1209 West Jefferson Street, Sandusky, OH 44870
430 Main Street, Huron, OH 44839
The mission of St. Vincent De Paul Society of Huron is to assist with emergency financial needs. Please use the contact form at the website above to request assistance.
420 Superior Street, Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 626-5623 5137
Provides individualized nutrition education, electronic benefit cards to purchase nutritious foods from the grocery store, breastfeeding education and support, and/or manual or electric breast pumps for those who qualify,
1230 Beachview Drive, Vermilion, OH 44089