Erie SPROUT makes finding the resources and information you need quick and easy. Our website can be accessed from any computer with an Internet connection, and you do not need to create an account to receive our services.

Get the Basic Details
If this is your first time visiting Erie Sprout, you may want to read What is Erie Sprout? first.

Check out the FAQ’s
Still want to know more about Erie Sprout? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions and find answers to some of our viewer’s most common questions.

Contact us with any Questions or Concerns
Not yet convinced that Erie Sprout offers Erie County resident’s valuable resource information right at your fingertips? Contact us at any time, either by phone (814-874-6996) or email (info@eriesprout.com). You can also visit our Contact page and fill out our email form to learn more.

Start Growing!
Now that you know a bit more about Erie Sprout, it’s time to take advantage of all the free information we have to offer. You could start by viewing our current Feature and Self Help Articles, looking through our Article Archive, accessing our Community Calendar or surfing through our Community Resources. For a full list of things to do, check out our Features section below.

Whichever you choose, remember, Erie Sprout is all about connecting residents of Erie County to the resource available to them. So what are you waiting for? GROW FOR IT!

Erie SPROUT is all about connecting residents of Erie County with the abundance of resources available to them. This is achieved thanks to the hard work of the Erie Sprout Website Development Team and the Creative Writing Team. Below is a list of the features available on Erie Sprout:

Feature Articles
Each month, Erie Sprout publishes 4–5 Feature Articles containing beneficial information specific to the needs and interests of Erie County residents. All articles are researched and written by members of the Erie Sprout Creative Writing Team, and viewers are encouraged to email ideas for future articles.

Self Help Articles
Also featured monthly on the Home Page, our Self Help Articles contain information relevant to the growing needs and interests of the Erie County Community. As with Feature Articles, viewers are encouraged to suggest topics and ideas for future consideration.

The Family Voice
Devoted solely to helping community members share their success stories and have their voices be heard by others, Family Voice articles are written by local Erie Sprout viewers and are published monthly. To share your success story, please Contact Us.

The Youth Voice
Targeted at the younger generation of Erie County Members, The Youth Voice features monthly articles either written by local youth, or containing information relevant to them. Any youth interested in joining our Creative Writing Team are encouraged to Contact Us.

Ask The Advocate
The newest addition to Erie Sprout Home Page is the monthly Ask The Advocate Column, featuring information relating to advocacy and educational inclusion. If you would like to ask our team of advocates a question, please use the contact information specified on our Contact Page.

Article Archive
All articles published on Erie Sprout are stored in the Article Archive. Sorted depending on the month they were published, all past articles are available. If you are having trouble finding a specific article, please Contact Us and we will point you in the right direction.

Community Calendar
Whether you are looking for something fun to do with your family, friends, co-workers, or a loved one, the Erie Sprout Community Calendar is the place to find local events and activities. The Calendar features everything from sporting events to religious gatherings, and we will post your organizations future events. Contact Us at least two full weeks before the event and we will publish the information to the website.

Community Resource Page
The interactive Community Resource page features information of over 1,200 local organizations, agencies and support groups. If your agencies information is incorrect, or to have your agency’s information published on the website, Contact Us with the relevant information. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Let us know and we would be happy to point you in the right direction.

Glossary
Erie Sprout also features an extensive Glossary of terms and acronyms, most specific to Erie County and Pennsylvania. Covering terms and acronyms for topics such as mental health, education and sociology, the Glossary is easy to use and navigate. Want to know what something stands for? Just Contact Us with the term or acronym and our team will research and post the definition to the website.

News You Can Use and Local Trainings and Events
For the most up-to-date information pertaining to Erie County residents, check out the News You Can Use section of the Home Page. New information is published as we receive it, ensuring all information is current and readily available. Below News You Can Use is the Local Training and Events section of Erie Sprout, featuring upcoming local trainings, seminars and important gatherings. Contact Us with your agency’s upcoming training and we will help spread the word.

Question of the Month
The Erie Sprout Question of the Month features viewers’ most common questions. When a question is posted, any community member is able to provide an answer. To submit a question for future consideration, either fill out the form on the home page or Contact Us.

With Erie Sprout, there are always ways to get involved. We encourage viewers to contact us at any time with questions, comments and suggestions, and are constantly looking for new SPROUT Team Members to help us maintain the website.

Ask/Answer the Question of the Month
Viewers can submit questions via the box on the Home page. Common questions will be displayed for other Sprout users to read and respond to, and our team will gladly research answers to specific or difficult questions.

Submit articles to be featured
We want to share your story! Erie Sprout features an array of new articles each and every month, and yours could be next. It’s easy- send us a brief description of the article you would like to contribute. We review all requests, and if your idea is chosen, we will contact you with further instructions.

Send information for your next local event
We want to help spread the word for your next local event! Simply send us your event and contact information, and after review by our team, it could be featured on our Community Calendar for all our viewers to see. Local Trainings and Gatherings can also be featured on our Local Events and Trainings section on the Home Page.

Submit information for the Community Resource Page
With over 1,200 local organizations, businesses, and support groups, our Community Resource page is always growing. Submit your agency or organizations contact information, and after review, it could be featured among our other community resources.

Leave Feedback
We are always interested in what our viewers have to say. Feedback, both positive and negative, is essential to the future success of this countywide initiative to increase support for families. Simply visit our Feedback Page to take our quick survey, or navigate to our Contact Page to fill out our email contact form and tell us what you think.

Spread the Word
At Erie Sprout we are constantly searching for extra help in promoting our website. For this reason, we encourage our satisfied viewers to help us spread the word.

As part of our commitment to make Erie SPROUT a great place to interact with others, you agree to abide by our code of conduct:

Impersonating an Erie SPROUT employee, agent, manager, or host is forbidden.

Erie SPROUT services may be used to provide supplemental information regarding your own business, however, the communication services are not designed to be used as the primary mechanism for operating your business or providing core information about your business. Any use of Erie SPROUT for commercial purposes is solely at your own risk and Erie SPROUT has no liability for such use.

You may not use Erie SPROUT services for the purposes of linking to external sites that violate this code of conduct.

Do not upload files that contain photos, music, software or other material protected by intellectual property laws, rights of privacy or publicity, or any other applicable law unless you own or control the rights thereto or have received all necessary consents. Erie SPROUT is not responsible for any use of material by users.

Do not upload or promote any materials that could harm or disrupt another user’s computer or would allow others to inappropriately access software or websites.

In addition to upholding this code of conduct, you are responsible for adhering to all local and national laws that pertain to your location.

You are responsible for any actions you take based on advice or information you receive online. Use your own judgment when evaluating information provided through any communication service, and remember that the information provided could be from people of any age and experience level.

We caution you against giving out any personally identifiable information (such as social security number, credit card number, name, address, telephone number, passwords, etc.) online. This information can easily be used for illegal or harmful purposes.

You are responsible for protecting your computer against interference or viruses that may be encountered on the Internet and Erie SPROUT services. We do not back-up or restore user-created material stored within Erie SPROUT services. We recommend you install a virus protection program on your computer and keep it up to date.

We encourage parents to join their children as they explore the Internet, to be aware of and exercise control over the material encountered, and to ensure your children do not upload images of themselves, school records, or any other identifying information that could be used in a harmful manner.

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Information contained on Erie SPROUT is considered public information (unless otherwise noted) and may be distributed and copied.

All information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute a legal contract between Erie SPROUT and any person or entity, unless otherwise specified. Information on Erie SPROUT is subject to change without prior notice. Although every reasonable effort is made to present current and accurate information, errors can occur. The information provided on this site is therefore presented as is with no guarantees of accuracy, completeness or timeliness

Links on this site, which lead to information maintained by other organizations, are provided for the sake of convenience. Erie SPROUT does not endorse the information provided at these links and does not provide any warranty regarding the accuracy of any other aspect of the information provided at any other site.

Erie SPROUT respects and invites comments and suggestions reflecting all viewpoints, but reserves the right to review and deny posting any inappropriate or inflammatory comments.

Health related topics found on Erie SPROUT should not be used for diagnosing purposes or be substituted for medical advice. As with any new or ongoing treatment, always consult your professional healthcare providers before beginning any new treatment. It is your responsibility to research the accuracy, completeness and usefulness of all opinions, sources and other information found on this site, and to consult your professional healthcare provider as to whether the information can benefit you. Erie SPROUT assumes no responsibilities or liability for any consequence resulting directly or indirectly from any actions or inactions you take based on or made in reliance on the information, services or material on or linked to this site.

Since medical developments occur daily, this site may contain outdated material. While Erie SPROUT makes every reasonable effort to present current and accurate information, no guarantee of any kind is made. Erie SPROUT is not liable for any damage or loss related to the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of any information contained on this site.

To read the Erie SPROUT Privacy Policy, scroll down or click here.

January 2010

This is the website of Erie SPROUT
Our legal address is 913 Payne Avenue, Erie, Pennsylvania 16503
We can be reached via email at info@eriesprout.com
Or you can reach us by telephone at 814-874-6996
This policy is effective on 11/1/09

Privacy Statement
Any personally identifiable information supplied by persons or organizations on this site will be used by Erie SPROUT for contacting purposes only and will not be sold or otherwise transferred to unaffiliated third parties.

Children’s Privacy
Protecting the privacy of the very young is especially important. None of the information on Erie SPROUT is structured specifically to attract anyone under 12. However, we recognize there are Erie SROUT viewers under age 12 who may visit our site from time to time. The privacy policies that apply to all site users also apply to those users under 12.

Future Changes
From time to time, we may use user information for new, unanticipated uses not previously disclosed in our privacy notice. If our information practices change at some time in the future, we will post the policy changes to our website to notify you of these changes and provide you with the ability to opt out of new uses. If you are concerned about how your information is being used, you should check back at our website periodically.

If you have any Questions or Comments about this policy or if you feel this site is not following its stated information policy please contact us at info@eriesprout.com

January 2010