Fulton County Early Learning & Family Resources
Swanton Public Library connects families to helpful local and regional resources for young children, parents, and caregivers. The links below include early learning programs, preschool information, early intervention services, WIC, public assistance, and other family support resources in Fulton County and Northwest Ohio.
Early Learning & Preschool
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Northwest Ohio ESC Preschool
Northwest Ohio Educational Service Center works with member school districts to offer developmentally appropriate preschool programs for children ages 3 to 5, including services for typically developing children and children with special needs.
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The preschool page includes information about eligibility, screenings, required enrollment documents, and who to contact with questions.
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Contact:
Northwest Ohio ESC Preschool Support
Phone: 567-444-4818
Email: preschoolsupport@nwoesc.org
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Early Intervention
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Fulton County Early Intervention
Fulton County Early Intervention supports families with children from birth up to age 3 who have developmental delays or may be at risk for delays due to a medical diagnosis. Children can be referred by parents, family members, physicians, hospitals, or anyone concerned about the child’s development.
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Help Me Grow Ohio
Help Me Grow provides support for pregnant individuals, caregivers with new babies, and families with young children who have developmental delays or disabilities. Services include home visiting, early intervention, developmental screenings, and connections to community resources.
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WIC & Nutrition Support
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Fulton County WIC & Public Assistance
WIC provides nutrition support for eligible pregnant women, new parents, infants, and young children. The Fulton County WIC office is located at the Fulton County Health Department in Wauseon. The Ohio Department of Health lists Fulton County WIC at 606 South Shoop Avenue, Wauseon, with phone number 419-337-6979.
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Contact:
Fulton County WIC
606 S. Shoop Avenue
Wauseon, OH 43567
Phone: 419-337-6979
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Public Assistance & Family Support
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Fulton County Job & Family Services
Fulton County Job & Family Services provides support for families through food assistance, cash assistance, medical assistance, subsidized child care, transportation assistance, and PRC benefits.
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Contact:
Fulton County Job & Family Services
604 S. Shoop Avenue, Suite 200
Wauseon, OH 43567
Phone: 419-337-0010
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Child Care, School Readiness & Family Resources
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Ohio Benefits
Families may apply online for food, cash, medical assistance, and other benefits through Ohio Benefits.
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Ohio Department of Children and Youth
Find statewide information for families, children, early learning, child care, and youth support programs.