Family and Community Resources
The Tredyffrin/Easttown School District strives to provide parents, caregivers and families with resources to support the well-being and success of all students. Please contact the appropriate group or organization for additional information.
Child Abuse
- Childline, (800) 932-0313 - Report suspected child abuse
- PA Family Support Alliance
- Family Support Line
Child Welfare
- Chester County Children, Youth & Families
- Children's Dental Clinic, (610) 240-1213
- Chester County Department of Human Services
- Chester County Intermediate Unit
- FLITE - Foundation for Learning in T/E
- T&E Care - Families helping families in Tredyffrin and Easttown Townships
Mental Health
- TESD Student Emotional Well-Being Resources Brochure
- Valley Creek Crisis Center (24-hour crisis counseling) 610-280-3270
- Chester County Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
- Child Mind Institute
- Mental Health America
- Harvard University – Center on the Developing Child
- National Association of School Psychologists
- Social and Emotional Wellness Resources for Families
- PA Suicide & Crisis Hotline: (877) 918-2100 - Trained crisis counselors available 24 hours/day
- Peter's Place - A center for grieving children and families
Safety/Internet Safety
- Campus Crimebusters Anonymous Tipline: (215) 546-TIPS - Report criminal activity
- Common Sense Media - Social media and technology guidance for parents and educators
- The Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County, Inc. - Report sexual assault: (610) 692-7273; other crimes (610) 692-7420
- Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force - Cyber safety tips, report an inappropriate cyber incident
- TESD Digital Citizenship Program
- TESD School Safety
- Tredyffrin Township Anonymous Tipline - Anonymous online non-emergency tipline
- Underage Drinking Hotline, (888) UNDER-21 - To report planned or actual incidents of underage drinking and to report those who sell or serve alcohol to minors
Special Education
- ARC of Chester County - A provider of services to people with developmental and intellectual disabilities and their families
- Autism Society of America
- BUILD - Better Understanding of Individuals with Learning Differences
- Education Law Center
- LD Online - A guide to learning disabilities and ADHD
- PA Department of Education: Special Education
- PA Parent Guide to Special Education
- TESD Office of Individualized Student Services
Substance Abuse
- Alanon/Alateen - Support for family and friends of alcoholics
- Area Residents Caring and Helping (ARCH) - A local resource for families as they help their children form a positive self-image, make healthy choices, and reduce the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs
- COAD - Chester County Council on Addictive Diseases
Child Abuse Prevention and Support
Tiplines
The tiplines listed below are available to receive information about suspected child abuse. Mandated reporters, such as school employees, must use Childline and notify the local police department.
- Childline, (800) 932-0313 - Report suspected child abuse
- Campus Crimebusters Anonymous Tipline: (215) 546-TIPS - Report criminal activity
- Easttown Township Police Anonymous Tips: email - police@easttown.org, FAQs - http://www.easttown.org/308/FAQs
- Tredyffrin Township Anonymous Tipline - Anonymous online non-emergency tipline
- The Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County, Inc. - Report sexual assault: (610) 692-7273; other crimes (610) 692-7420
Family Information
These websites provide specific information for parents and caregivers about child abuse and to provide ideas about how to communicate with children.
- National Association of School Psychologists - Supporting Students Experiencing Childhood Trauma: Tips for Parents and Educators
- PA Family Support Alliance - Resources for Parents and Caregivers on topics, such as Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect; Parenting young children, school age children and teens; Challenging parent situations; Preventing sexual abuse of children; Positive Parenting
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Family Support Line - Information about keeping children safe
Services
These websites provide information about how to access local services to support children in need.
- Chester County Children, Youth & Families - Social services to strengthen a family's ability to provide for the safety and well-being of each child
- Chester County Department of Human Services - Community resource guide