The Youth Services Department serves children from birth through high school and their caregivers. For information about services for youth in middle and high school, see our Young Adult page.
Resources for Parents During School Closings Due to the Corona Virus
Looking for a social story to explain Coronavirus? Click here.
Understood
Understood is an organization whose purpose is to provide resources for special needs people and their supporters to help them navigate the world. They have provided resources for special needs people and their families to explain the Coronavirus and what is happening as a result of the virus. This information is helpful for all families, not just special needs families.
Understood also provide some tips about activities to keep kids busy at home. Click here for that information.
Adventures in Familyhood
20 Virtual Field Trips to Take with Your Kids
Scholastic Learn at Home
Scholastic is offering free online educational opportunities for children in preschool on up through teens.
A List of Companies Offering Free Subscriptions Due to School Closings from Kidsactivities.com
Boredom Buster Activity Plan
From Left Brain Craft Brain
Home Activities
Compiled by a teacher
Scavenger Hunts from Primary Playground
Virtual Farm Tours
Dutch Hollow Dairy Farm
JoBo Holsteins Farm
For High School Students
How to Get a Library Card for Your Child
The Pollard Library does not have an age requirement for library cards. To get a library card for your child you must adhere to the following requirements:
- Only parents or legal guardians may obtain library cards for children.
- The parent/guardian must come to the library and bring identification with the parent’s/guardian’s name and current Lowell address.
- The child does not have to be present.
- First time library cards are free. Replacement library cards cost $1.
Helpful Links
The following is a list of links that you may find useful as a parent in the City of Lowell and at large. It includes youth and recreation information, links to Lowell schools and fun sites to go to help you raise your little reader.
General Links
City of Lowell Parks and Recreation Department
http://www.lowellma.gov/depts/parks-recreation/parks-and-recreation
Lowell Schools Links
Lowell Public Schools
http://www.lowell.k12.ma.us
Lowell Community Charter Public School
http://www.lccps.org
Hellenic American Academy
http://www.hellenicamericanacademy.com
Immaculate Conception School
http://www.icslowell.com/
St. Michael School
http://saint-michael.com/school.html
St. Patrick School
http://www.saintpatricklowell.org
Ste. Jeanne d’Arc School
http://www.sjdarc.org
Resources for Special Needs Families
PML Autism Resources Guide
Lowell Public Schools Special Education Department
City of Lowell Commission on Disability
South Bay Early Intervention
Thom Anne Sullivan Center
Massachusetts Office on Disability
The ARC of Massachusetts
Federation for Children with Special Needs
MA SPED Child and Teen (online resources)
Parent/Professional Advocacy League
Massachusetts Families Organizing for Change
Special Needs Advocacy Network
Special Olympics Massachusetts
Special Needs Financial Planning
Cerebral Palsy Guide
Deaf Inc.
Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress
Literacy Links
American Library Association’s Great Sites for Parents, Caregivers and Teachers
Book Hive – Find that perfect read for your child!