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) 627-3399
Fax:	(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) 922-8212
Fax:	(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) 504-7923
Fax:	(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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