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Resources
Asthma
- American Lung Association--Childhood Asthma
http://www.lungusa.org/lung-disease/asthmaParent information on childhood asthma
Autism
- Autism Society of America
http://www.autism-society.org - Cure Autism Now
http://www.cureautismnow.org - First Signs
http://www.firstsigns.orgCovers: healthy development and related concerns, screening and referral processes and treatment, and current research and guidelines. Links to other resources. Note the video "On the Spectrum: Children and Autism" that can be ordered from the site.
- Learn the Signs, Act Early
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/actearly/default.htmA campaign sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- National Alliance for Autism Research
http://www.naar.org - The Autism Project
http://www.thehopeschool.org
Child Advocacy Groups
- Children's Defense Fund
http://www.childrensdefense.orgAdvocates for children's health, child care, and early childhood development
- Family Violence Prevention Fund
http://endabuse.orgScreening to Prevent Abuse--Preventing Domestic Violence, Clinical Guidlines on Routine Screening, Teen Dating Violence.
- Maine Children’s Alliance
http://www.mekids.org - National Center for Children Exposed to Violence (NCCEV)
http://www.nccev.orgThe NCCEV exists to increase public and professional awareness of the effects of violence on children and to reduce the impact of violence
- New England Alliance for Children's Health
http://www.childrenshealthne.orgSpecifically focuses on S-CHIP reauthorization for New England States
Child Care
- Maine Office of Child Care and Head Start
http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/ocfs/ec/occhs/headstart.htm - Maine Roads to Quality
http://muskie.usm.maine.edu/maineroads
Child Mortality
- ICAN National Center On Child Fatality Review
http://ican-ncfr.org - National Association of Medical Examiner Cause of Death Tutorial
http://www.thename.org - National Child Fatality Review
http://www.ican-ncfr.org - SIDS Network
http://sids-network.org
Children with Special Health Needs
- The Center for Children with Special Needs
http://www.cshcn.orgThis site offers information and resources for parents and professionals who advocate and care for children with special health care needs
Clean Air Related
- Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
http://www.tobaccofreekids.orgInformation on smoking and what you can do to help. Find out what states are doing to keep kids from smoking.
- Center for Disease Control Tobacco Program
http://www.cdc.gov/tobaccoCDC's Tobacco and Information and Prevention Source (TIPS)offers information on all aspects of tobacco control and prevention.
- Environmental Protection Agency
http://www.epa.gov/iaqThis site offers a wealth of information on helping families establish a smokefree home.
- Smokefree Families
http://www.smokefreefamilies.org/This web site offers a wealth of information on helping women stop smoking in pregnancy and beyond
Developmental Screening Web Sites
- Brazelton Touchpoints Center (BTC)
http://www.touchpoints.orgBrazelton Touchpoints Center(BTC) is a training organization at the Child Development Unit, Children's Hospital, Boston. BTC offers training based on the work of Dr. T. Berry Brazelton that professionals can use to enhance their work with families.
- First Signs
http://www.firstsigns.orgCovers: healthy development and related concerns, screening and referral processes and treatment, and current research and guidelines. Links to other resources. Note the video "On the Spectrum: Children and Autism" that can be ordered from the site.
- Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Special Education Web Page
http://www.isbe.state.il.us/spec-ed/Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Special Education Web Page provides referral resources for providers, outlines eligibility requirements, and diagrams ISBE special education responsibilities for children over three years old.
- The Illinois Early Learning Project's (IEL) Web site
http://www.illinoisearlylearning.org/Includes useful tip sheets, frequently asked questions, a conference calendar with information on workshops, exhibits, and presentations for parents and caregivers, and early learning Web links. The site provides most information in English and Spanish.
- The Ounce of Prevention Fund
http://www.ounceofprevention.org/Invests in the healthy development of infants, children, adolescents and families. Provides links to the latest advocacy news and alerts, and information about the Birth to Five Project.
Epilepsy
- Epilepsy Pod-Cast Trainings
http://chad.dartmouth-hitchcock.org/neurology/neurology_projectaccess.htmlFrom Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Federal Government Resources
- First Gov
http://www.firstgov.govSearch all federal online services at one site: student loans, health information, consumer handbooks--everything!
- Healthy People 2010
http://web.health.gov/healthypeople/Outlines the US Department of Health future priorities--public comments invited
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
http://www.samhsa.govLook up the closest treatment area or find information. Contains crisis center hotlines and other useful information in this easy-to-use site
General Health Information/Resources
- American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
http://www.aap.org - American Academy of Pediatrics Referrals
http://www.aap.org/referralAAP specific site for families to find a pediatrician in their area
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
http://www.cdc.gov - Ethnic Medicine Guide
http://healthlinks.washington.edu/clinical/ethnomed/The EthnoMed site contains information about cultural beliefs, medical issues, and other related issues pertinent to the health care of recent immigrants
Government/Legislative Links
- State of Maine
http://www.maine.gov - Track National Legislative Bills
http://thomas.loc.gov - US House of Representatives
http://www.house.gov - US Senate
http://www.senate.gov
Healthy and Active Living
- 5-2-1-0 Let's Go!
http://www.letsgo.org - Take It Outside Coalition
http://www.take-it-outside.com - Winter Kids
http://www.winterkids.org
Immunization
- CDC Immunization Information Page
http://www.cdc.gov/nip/Information includes Spanish language versions, vaccine safety, answers to frequently asked questions, related news, links/resources
- Childhood Immunization Support Program (CISP)
http://www.cispimmunize.orgAmerican Academy of Pediatrics site contains vaccine information for families and providers
- Every Child By Two
http://www.ecbt.org - FedWorld Information Project
http://www.fedworld.gov/ - The National Network for Immunization Information
http://www.immunizationinfo.org
Medical Home
- AAP National Center for Medical Home Initiatives
http://www.medicalhomeinfo.org/ - AAP Policy Statement: The Medical Home [PDF]
http://www.illinoisaap.org/MedicalHomePolicy2002.pdf - Center for Medical Home Improvement
http://www.medicalhomeimprovement.org/ - Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Health Resources and Services Administration
http://www.mchb.hrsa.gov - Medical Homes in Action: Establishing Quality Improvement Teams [PDF]
http://www.illinoisaap.org/MedicalHomesInAction.pdf - National Initiative for Children's Healthcare Quality Medical Home Learning Collaborative
http://www.nichq.org/areas_of_focus/medical_home_topic.html - National Survey of Children with Special Health Care Needs
http://cshcndata.org/desktopdefault.aspx - Pediatricians and Families: Working Together to Build Medical Homes
http://www.illinoisaap.org/fall.html#Developmental - What Families Need to Know About a Medical Home [PDF]
http://www.illinoisaap.org/Families.pdf
Medical Literature Search Sites
- National Library of Medicine
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/PubMed/A large collection of articles--user friendly for families
Oral Health
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
http://www.aapd.org/Parent information on pediatric dentistry
- Kids Oral Health Campaign
http://www.kidsoralhealth.org/Learn about the campaign, download communications materials, and peruse the project communications tool kit.
- Kids Oral Health Partnership
http://www.kohp.orgEngages and trains non-dental providers in Maine for better oral health outcomes in very young children. Training and tools for oral health risk assessment, culturally and linguistically appropriate materials, and help in referring to dental providers.
Safety
- Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
http://www.cpsc.govCheck out recalled products, sign up for online newsletter, report unsafe products. CPSC also has a special section geared to kids and parents. This section is devoted to safety issues for children on bike helmets, scooters, etc.
- Maine Lead Program
http://www.maine.gov/healthyhomesInformation on lead poisoning prevention and other healthy homes initiatives.
- Safe Kids
http://www.safekids.orgNational health safety site for kids 14 and under
School Health
- Maine's Coordination School Health Programs
http://www.mainecshp.comPresents the eight components of Coordinated School Health Programs for school personnel, parents and students. A great resource for information and networking for those involved or interested in school health issues.
Social/Emotional and Developmental
- Dr. Spock
http://www.drspock.comCreated by doctors and other experts to offer a complete, personalized resource for parenting information, including behavior concerns, covering every stage of pregnancy and childhood, from newborns to teens.
- KidsGrowth
http://www.kidsgrowth.comHas a great deal of information and articles regarding developmental, physical and behavioral health of child.
- Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
http://www.dbpeds.orgPromotes better care and outcomes for children and families affected by developmental, learning, and behavioral problems. Links to other organizations, materials and information for physicians, fellows, resident physicians and students.
- The Whole Child
http://www.pbs.org/wholechildSponsored by PBS, the website has information for providers and parents on a wide range of developmental and behavioral concerns. Site is written in both English and Spanish.
- Zero to Three
http://www.zerotothree.orgZERO TO THREE is a national non-profit organization that is devoted to the promotion of the healthy development of infants and toddlers.
Traffic Safety
- Bike Helmet Safety Institute
http://www.bhsi.org/ - Child Passenger Safety Contact Locator
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/childps/Contacts/index.cfm - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/ - National Information Center for Children & Youth with Disabilities [PDF]
http://www.nichcy.org/regohs/transpor.pdf - Safe Kids
http://www.safekids.orgNational health safety site for kids 14 and under
- Safety Belt Safe
http://www.carseat.orgMore than 95% of the car seats we check are being used incorrectly. Don't take a chance with your child's life!
