Health and Safety, Birth to 2 Years
Other Places To Get Help
Online Resource
National Food Safety Information Network Web Address: www.foodsafety.gov This Web site is maintained by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition. The National Food Safety Information Network helps the public find information about food safety. This site contains many links to other government organizations, as well as news and safety alerts, consumer advice, education initiatives, industry assistance, and information on where to report any illness resulting from suspected food contamination.
Organizations
National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome 2955 Harrison Boulevard Suite 102 Ogden, UT 84403 Phone: 1-888-273-0071
(801) 627-3399Fax: (801) 627-3321 E-mail: mail@dontshake.com Web Address: http://www.dontshake.com The National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome is a worldwide organization that provides information to professionals and parents about recognizing and preventing this form of child abuse.
American Academy of Pediatrics 141 Northwest Point Boulevard Elk Grove Village, IL 60007-1098 Phone: (847) 434-4000 Fax: (847) 434-8000 E-mail: kidsdocs@aap.org Web Address: www.aap.org The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) offers a variety of educational materials, such as links to publications about parenting and general growth and development. Immunization information, safety and prevention tips, AAP guidelines for various conditions, and links to other organizations are also available.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Vaccines and Immunizations 1600 Clifton Road Atlanta, GA 30333 Phone: 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636) TDD: 1-888-232-6348 E-mail: cdcinfo@cdc.gov Web Address: www.cdc.gov/vaccines The CDC's National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases offers information about vaccines and the diseases that can be prevented by immunization. The Web site includes the recommended immunization schedules for children, teens, and adults. There is also information about vaccine side effects and safety, school and state requirements, and immunization records. Interactive schedules are also available.
Child Welfare League of America 440 First Street NW, Third Floor Washington, DC 20001-2085 Phone: (202) 638-2952 Fax: (202) 638-4004 Web Address: www.cwla.org Child Welfare League of America is an association of more than 900 public and private nonprofit agencies that assist more than 3.5 million abused and neglected children and their families each year with a wide range of services. The Web site offers tips for parenting children of all ages.
Childhelp USA 15757 North 78th Street Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Phone: 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) child abuse hotline
(480) 922-8212Fax: (480) 922-7061 Web Address: www.childhelpusa.org Childhelp is a nonprofit agency that provides parenting advice, child abuse prevention, and basic information about the normal growth and development of children. In addition, Childhelp provides telephone numbers and information about how to report suspected or observed child abuse or neglect. Hotline counselors and referrals are available. The agency also supports abused children through abuse prevention programs, preschool programs (including Head Start), and community outreach. Other services include referrals to appropriate residential treatment facilities, child advocacy centers, group homes, and foster care.
Parents Anonymous 675 West Foothill Boulevard Suite 220 Claremont, CA 91711-3475 Phone: (909) 621-6184 Fax: (909) 625-6304 E-mail: parentsanonymous@parentsanonymous.org Web Address: www.parentsanonymous.org Parents Anonymous encourages all parents to ask for help early to effectively break the cycle of abuse. Parents Anonymous groups meet in local community centers, churches, schools, housing projects, shelters, and prisons.
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission 4330 East West Highway Bethesda, MD 20814 Phone: 1-800-638-2772
(301) 504-7923Fax: (301) 504-0124 and (301) 504-0025 TDD: 1-800-638-8270 E-mail: info@cpsc.gov Web Address: www.cpsc.gov The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is an independent federal regulatory agency. The goal of this agency is to save lives and keep families safe by reducing the risk of injuries and deaths associated with consumer products. CPSC develops safety standards, recalls products or organizes how they will be repaired, researches possible product hazards, and informs the general public about these and other safety issues. You can call their toll-free number or e-mail them to report unsafe products.
Zero to Three 2000 M Street NW Suite 200 Washington, DC 20036 Phone: (202) 638-1144 Fax: (202) 638-0851 Web Address: www.zerotothree.org Zero to Three is a national nonprofit organization whose aim is to strengthen and support families and promote the healthy development of babies and toddlers. The organization provides information about growth and development and about health professional training. It also works to promote public awareness about the importance of giving children a healthy start and solid developmental foundation in the first three years of life.
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| Author: | Debby Golonka, MPH | Last Updated: March 13, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics Thomas Emmett Francoeur, MDCM, CSPQ, FRCPC - Pediatrics | |
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| Topic Contents | |
| Topic Overview | |
| Healthy Habits for Preventing Infection and Illness | |
| Safety Measures Around the Home | |
| Safety Measures Outside the Home | |
| Parent Self-Care | |
 | Other Places To Get Help |
| Related Information | |
| References | |
| Credits | |