Resources and Links

You may find this information of interest:

• 2006 Surgeon General's report, The Health Consequences of Involuntary Exposure to Tobacco Smoke:  It hurts you.  It doesn't take much. It doesn't take long.

• All Children are Special: How to Know When a Child Needs Help, A Manual for Parents and Child Care Providers Children's Inclusive Care Council (CICC) Manual
  Spanish Version: Todos los Niños son Especiales Como saber cuando un niño necesita ayuda      
  

• American Academy of Pediatrics

• Autism Speaks Video Glossary - examples of speech development

• Baby Sign Language - Baby sign language is a great way to help you communicate with your pre-verbal baby. Baby sign language helps babies that are ready to communicate, but can’t quite bridge the gap to full speech.

• C4Yourself - Apply for cash aid, food benefits, Medi-Cal online
  
  

• C4Yourself - Usted puede solicitar en linea la asistencia monetaria, beneficios de comida, y Medi-Cal
  
  

• Calaveras County Government Website
  
  
• Calaveras County In-Home Supportive Services Handbook - Financial resources for qualifying family members providing primary care to children with disabilities.
  
  
• Calaveras Child Care Council
  
  
• Calaveras Community Foundation:  For grant information, including grant proposal forms, info@calaverascommunityfoundation.org or call 209-736-1845
  
  

• Calaveras Farm to Families Program - working to meet the needs of the hungry in Calaveras County.  Contact:  Sean Kriletich,  209-402-801
  
  
• Calaveras Take a Step to Health

• California Association for the Education of Young Children

• California Children and Families Commission (First 5 California) 

• Disability Rights California - Protection & Advocacy 
  
  
• Dental Discount Program - Save 5% to 50% on dental procedures including routine oral exams, cleanings, dentures, crowns and more.
  
  
• Early Start - early screening and intervention for infants and toddlers with disabilities
  
  
• Eat Better Early - Delicious recipes to meet the taste and nutrition needs of your family -- from everyday meals to special treats.
  
  
• Eat Better Early (en Espanol) - Deliciosas recetas para satisfacer las necesidades de sabor y nutrición de su familia - de las comidas todos los días para regalos especiales.

• Family Resource Network  - resources for families raising children with special needs
• Food Bank Services - This comprehensive lists provides information on food, PG&E, and propane assistance.
  
  
• The Grandfamilies State Law and Policy Resource Center
  
  
• Health-e-App is the official State of California online application for Medi-Cal for Families, Healthy Families program, and the Access for Infants and Mothers program

• Hooked on Nature

• Hot Line - 24 hour support for parents, caregivers, grandparents, anyone with children:  1-888-281-3000 

• Infonet - Calaveras County

• La Leche League

• MyCalaveras.com - Operated by the Blue Mountain Coalition for Youth & Families, provides links to businesses and services in Calaveras County
  
  
• MOPS of Murphys (Mothers of Preschoolers) - The group's mission is to encourage and support moms who have children birth-5 years old and are looking for fellowship with other Mothers. Group meets twice per month.

• National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

• National Child Care Information Center (NCCIC)

• National Fatherhood Initiative
  
  
• National Parent Helpline - Being a parent is a critically important job, 24 hours a day. It’s not always easy. Call the National Parent Helpline® to get emotional support from a trained Advocate and become empowered and a stronger parent.
  
  

• Network of Care
  

• Our Children, Our Community

• Paid Family Leave  
  

• Parenting Tip Sheets
  
  
• Path2Health  - Will provide coverage for medically necessary health care services, including primary care, emergency and hospital care, pharmacy services, and limited dental and vision care. It will also cover a set number of mental health and substance abuse counseling visits.
  

• Postpartum Support International - Support for Mothers

• Potter the Otter Interactive website - Potter the Otter is the champion for water and the mascot of the Rethink Your Drink campaign. Rethink Your Drink encourages families to consider water over sugar-sweetened drinks. This website is animated, interactive, and features kid-friendly activities to help families understand why water is the best choice.

• Smoking Cessation and Tobacco Prevention

• The Resource Connection - Childcare, WIC, Foodbank, Early Childhood, Crisis Center and Legal Services for Calaveras County
  

• Suicide Prevention Crisis Line 1-800-273-8255 or (916)368-3111
  Established in 1968, the Suicide Prevention Crisis Line, a program of The Effort, is the regional provider of suicide prevention for 32 counties in Northern and Central California. Click here to read more

• Tender Touch - Infant Massage Training
  

• Understanding the Behavioral & Emotional Consequences of Child Abuse
  Official Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics

• Valley Mountain Regional Center

• Yummie Recipes

• Zero to Three Parent Resources