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| Child Predators/Sexual Offenders |
- FamilyWatchdog.us click on the search button and type in your address, there will be a map which will come up with a little house on it. That represents your house, and all of the little colored boxes around it are registered sex offenders. Click on any box, it will give you a photo, their specific offense, and the address of where they live.
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| Counseling for Children and Families |
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| Chronic Illness and Special Needs |
- Children with Special Needs BraveKids.org
Resources and help for children with chronic, life-threatening illnesses or disabilities. Also, local resources are available on this site.
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| Educational Internet References |
- Child behavior, emotional concerns, growth and development, health issues, positive parenting, substance abuse, etc.
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| Growth Charts for Children |
- Growth Charts from Nemours Foundation: As part of a well-child physical, doctors use growth charts and body mass index charts to compare a child's measurements with those of other children in the same age group. This is an important way to monitor a child's health and normal growth over time.
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| Health Insurance for Children |
- Directory of low-cost health insurance plans for families and children
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| Medical Care--Physician Locators |
- Allergist from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
- ENT (Ear, Nose, Throat) from the American Academy of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery
- Hematologist - Pediatric from the American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
- Oncologist, Hematology - Pediatric from the American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
- Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist from the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine
- Orthopedist from the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
- Pediatrician from the American Academy of Pediatrics
- Primary Care & Specialists: American Medical Association (AMA) Search for a physician in your area through the AMA. A professional association of physicians and medical students, the AMA's website contains an easy-to-use search which provides basic professional information on virtually every licensed physician in the United States, including more than 690,000 doctors of medicine (MD) and doctors of osteopathy (DO).
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| Medication Assistance |
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| Parent Assistance Programs |
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| Poison Control Center |
- Phone: If you have a question about poisons, call 1-800-222-1222. This U.S. toll-free number will put you in touch with the poison control center in your state. In the event of emergencies, or if your child has collapsed or is not breathing, call 911.
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| Runaway Assistance |
- Runaway Hotline Call 1-800-786-2929
(1-800-RUNAWAY) This is a 24-hour crisis helpline has an experienced front-line team member ready to help you now. It’s anonymous, confidential and free and provides assistance for teenagers, teen friends, parents, and teachers seeking to help.
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| Suicide Prevention Hotline |
- 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or go to their website: http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ This is a 24-hour, toll-free suicide prevention service available to anyone in suicidal crisis. You will be routed to the closest possible crisis center in your area. With more than 130 crisis centers across the country, their mission is to provide immediate assistance to anyone seeking mental health services. Call for yourself, or someone you care about. Your call is free and confidential.
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| --Written by N Thompson, ARNP in collaboration with M Thompson, MD, Internal Medicine, June 2004, Updated October 2008 |
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