Community Engagement

Nature’s Way Baby Café

A relaxed, informal, safe, child-friendly, non-medical environment where your breastfeeding or chestfeeding relationship, at whatever stage, is valued, respected and protected. An opportunity to meet other breastfeeding or chestfeeding parents. Refreshments, comfortable seating, and open-forum discussions included as well as play areas for accompanying toddlers . Opportunities to ask questions, share experiences and make friends.

Play ADK Clubhouse

The Clubhouse is our temporary outpost, located at 84 Main Street in Saranac Lake, where we host activities and programming, experiment with future exhibit ideas, and share project updates with the community. The Clubhouse features a mini play kitchen, a ball pit, a cozy reading nook, bubbles, chalk, a coloring/craft station, Legos, Magnetix, puzzles and games, a parent lounge area, and more! They host infant/toddler playgroups and free play on Saturdays as well as developmental screenings.

Adirondack Community Action Programs, Inc.

Adirondack Community Action Programs, Inc. connects people, values and resources to promote personal, economic and community growth. They are the Child Care Resource Center for Essex County and provide Head Start and Early Head Start programming. The agency mobilizes resources, plans and integrates programs and services that best meet the needs of our community. Expanding beyond its original mission the agency works to improve the quality of life of families and strengthen our communities by coordinating multiple programs and resources.

Families ‘R Us

A Family Resource Center is a community-based hub that provides support, education, and resources to help families strengthen their relationships and promote healthy child development. These centers often offer services such as parenting classes, playgroups, referrals to local services, and Developmental Screenings in a welcoming, inclusive environment.

Family Matters

A Family Resource Center is a community-based hub that provides support, education, and resources to help families strengthen their relationships and promote healthy child development. These centers often offer services such as parenting classes, playgroups, referrals to local services, and Developmental Screenings in a welcoming, inclusive environment.

Family Connections

A Family Resource Center is a community-based hub that provides support, education, and resources to help families strengthen their relationships and promote healthy child development. These centers often offer services such as parenting classes, playgroups, referrals to local services, and Developmental Screenings in a welcoming, inclusive environment.

Joint Council for Economic Opportunity

The Joint Council for Economic Opportunity (JCEO) of Clinton and Franklin Counties, Inc., is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the dignity and self-reliance of low-income individuals by providing comprehensive services such as Head Start programs, senior care, food assistance, medical transportation, and housing support. Established in 1966, JCEO operates multiple community outreach and Head Start centers across the region to serve the needs of the community effectively. ​