RESOURCES
 
Here are some helpful websites that will provide information on a variety of topics.
 
Real solutions for real parents.
 
CARE's Annual Parenting Conferences
Parenting Unplugged - March 6, 2010
View 5 videos from the conference

"Learning Lessons from Man's Best Friend" - PowerPoint Presentation by presenter:

Amy Johnson, MAT, LLPC, TLS, CPDT-KA
Rasing "Fear Free" Kids - PowerPoint Presentation by Kathy Rager, MSA, Executive Director, CARE
Power of Play- PowerPoint Presentation by Kevin O'shea
 
PARENTING
Oakland County Family/Parenting Programs List

Internet Lingo Dictionary:  A Parents’ Guide to Codes Used in Chat Rooms, Instant Messaging, Text Messaging, and Blogs
http://www2.state.id.us/ag/protecteens/InternetLingoDictionary.pdf
Regional Resource Map - Great Start Child Care Quality Program Phone Numbers
http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-132-2942_4911_34593---,00.html -Maternal Infant Health Program
www.healthychildren.org - Presented by the American Academy of Pediatrics, this website provides information on Healthy Living, Safety and Prevention, Family Life, Health Issues and more for childen of all ages.

www.drivingskillsforlife.com – Presented by Ford Motor Company, it is an online course that benefits all drivers. 

www.theantidrug.com - Resource site for parents with tips and early detection guide
www.ala.org/parentspage - American Library Association

www.chadd.org - Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Education, advocacy and support.

www.familyeducation.com -Tips, newsletters, info on Marriage, Family, Parenting age 0 - 18.
www.fathers.com - Research-based training, practical tips and resources to help men be involved fathers, grandfathers, and father figures.

www.getnetwise.org - Keeping children safe online
www.mediawise.org - Helping families make wiser media choices and encourage parents to "Watch What their Kids Watch."
www.ncpie.org - The National Coalition for Parental Involvement in Education
www.nofas.org - National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
www.parenting.ivillage.com
www.php.com - Parents Helping Parents
www.positiveparenting.com - Resources and information to help make “parenting more rewarding, effective and fun!"
www.foh.dhhs.gov/Public/schoolanxiety.asp- Back to School Anxiety
www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov- Stop Bullying Now
 
SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN
www.aecf.org - Focusing on distressed communities, the Annie E. Casey Foundation looks for ways to fulfill the promise of the American "dream" for today's youth. Giving today's youth hope for the future and a reasonable expectation of a successful entrance to adulthood.

www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org - Michigan Alliance for Families provides information, support and education to families of children and adults with disabilities from birth to age 26 who are in the educational system. The purpose of the projects are to increase the involvement of families in their children's education and the educational system in general.
www.chadd.org - Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Education, advocacy and support.
www.bridges4kids.org/f2f/ Michigan Family-to-Family Health Information & Education Center (F2FHIEC) Website, information, education and/or parent-to-parent support.
http://www.wrightslaw.com Special education law and advocacy for children with disabilities.
 
FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDER (FASD)
Click here for Recources
 
FOSTER PARENTING
www.bigfamilyofmichigan.org - Help for children awaiting adoption.
www.cwti.org - Child Welfare Training Institute
www.nfpainc.org - National Foster Parent Association
 
 
 
 
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