Government Resources |
ChildStats.gov - This web site offers easy access to federal and state statistics and reports on children
and their families, including: population and family characteristics, economic security, health, behavior and
social environment, and education. |
Consumer Advice - Information available to the public about food safety and food
products. |
Medicines In My
Home - You play a very important part in keeping yourself healthy. So,
ask questions and play an active part in decisions about your health! |
Office of
Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) - is part of the is charged with
the primary responsibility for promoting and improving the health of our Nation's mothers and
children |
Safety on Halloween - Most people think of Halloween as a time for fun and treats. However, roughly four
times as many children aged 5-14 are killed while walking on Halloween evening compared with other
evenings of the year, and falls are a leading cause of injuries among children on Halloween. Many
Halloween-related injuries can be prevented if parents closely supervise school-aged children during trick-or-
treat activities. |
The Pediatric Oncology Branch of the National Cancer Institute - is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the world's largest medical research
institution, which is operated by the federal government. This page provides patients, families and physicians
with an overview of the type of treatments available for children with cancer, and of the research conducted by
investigators at the Pediatric Oncology Branch. |
We Don’t Serve Teens - This website provides parents and others with tools and information to reduce teen
drinking and related harm. |
Private Resources |
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI) - is the information service of the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention of the U.S.
Department of Health & Human Services. NCADI is the world's largest resource for current information and
materials concerning substance abuse prevention. |
Partnership for a
Drug-Free America - A nonprofit coalition of communication,
health, medical and educational professionals working to reduce illicit drug use and help people live healthy,
drug-free lives. |
The American Academy
of Pediatrics (AAP) - and its member pediatricians dedicate their efforts
and resources to the health, safety and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young
adults. |