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Community Resource Manual The Young child in the home, school , and community

Community Resource Manual The Young child in the home, school , and community. Table of Contents. Iosco County Community Services - Slides 3 & 4 Community Health – Slide 5 Health Information – Vaccines and Viruses – Slide 6 Health Information – Health Programs – Slide 7

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Community Resource Manual The Young child in the home, school , and community

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  1. Community Resource Manual The Young child in the home, school , and community

  2. Table of Contents • Iosco County Community Services -Slides 3 & 4 • Community Health – Slide 5 • Health Information – Vaccines and Viruses – Slide 6 • Health Information – Health Programs – Slide 7 • Hazardous Poisons – Lead, Air Pollution, and Molds Slide 8 • Dept. of Human Services and Child and Family Services – Slide 9 • Seat Belt and Bicycle Safety – Slide 10 • Iosco County Attractions & Recreational Programs – Slide 11 • Educational Programs – Slide 12 • Great Start – Great Parents / Ideas and Information – Slide 13 • Educational Articles – Slide 14 • Additional Information – Slide 15

  3. Iosco County Community Services • ABC’s for Parents Program – A six week family enrichment program for families raising children 4-7. Topics include: child development, praise, self-esteem, discipline, communication, and problem solving – 989-362-8636 • Baby Pantry – Free clothing, food, and necessities for families in need. 989-739-4149 • Early Head Start – NEMCSA Early Head Start is a federally funded program offered to infants, toddlers, and expectant families. 989-739-5840 • Kid’s First Learning Center– A preschool based on the developmental checkpointsfor three and four year old children - 989-335-1657

  4. Iosco County Community Services • Infant Development Program– This program is a supportive in-home outreach program for parents and infants birth to three years. 989-362-8636 • Iosco County Family Fun Fair – An event sponsored by Family Connections in April. The Fun Fair offers fun family activities, such as magic shows, face painting, storytelling, and other exciting activities. 989-362-8636 • School Success Program– This program is for students in early grades of elementary and middle school who struggle with school attendance, behavior, academics or social functioning. 989-362-8636 • Kid’s First Learning Center– A preschool based on the developmental checkpointsfor three and four year old children. 989-335-1657

  5. Iosco County Community Health • Ausable Valley Community Mental Health – Services for developmentally disabled children in Iosco County. 989-362-8636 • District Health Department # 2 – Maternal Support, Vision and Hearing Screening, Children’s Special Health Care Services, and Immunization Clinic – 989-362-6183 • Infant Mental Health – Home-visit services provided: supportive counseling, case management to access additional services. 989-362-8636

  6. Health Information - Vaccines and Viruses • Influenza -A virus that infects the nose, throat, windpipe and lungs. http://vaccine.chop.edu • Hepatitis A – A virus that infects the liver.http://vaccine.chop.edu • Hepatitis B– A serious liver infection that can lead to liver cancer or death.http://www.cdc.gov • Hepatitis C– A serious liver infection that can lead to liver cancer or death.http://www.cdc.gov

  7. Health Information – Health Programs • Michigan WIC Program – Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children – www.michigan.gov/WIC • Plan First – Free family planning services – www.michigan.gov/mdch • MI Child – Health Insurance for children- 1-888-988-6300

  8. Health Information – Hazardous Poisons – Lead, Air Pollution, and molds • Lead Paint can Poison – Lead-Safe America www.michigan.gov/leadsafe • 1-517-335-8885 • Air Pollution and Molds • Asbestos – Long term risk of chest and abdominal cancers and lung diseases. • Biological – Allergens (mold, mildew, and pollen) • Carbon Monoxide- Fatigue, chest pain, impaired vision and coordination. • Lead – Affects central nervous system. • Pesticides – Eye, nose, and throat irritation – damage to central nervous system and can cause cancer. • www.consumerfed.org – 1-800-438-4318

  9. Health Information – Department of Human Services and Child and Family services • Department of Human Services – • Individual & Family Services • News, Publications, and Information • Inside DHS • Commissions & Boards • County Offices www.michigan.gov/dhs • Child and Family Services – 4C • Community Coordinated Child Care • News, Publications, and Information • 1-866-424-4532 www.4c-ne.com

  10. Seat Belt and Bicycle safety • Latch: The New Child Safety Seat System • Rear-facing Car Seat – Infants should be rear-facing until one year old and at least 20 pounds. • www.nhtsa.dot.gov • Should Pregnant Women Wear Seat Belts? • Doctors say seat belts are the best protection for you and your child. • 1-888-327-4236 • Bicycle Helmets • Reduces the risk of serious head and brain injury by 85-88% • Must Fit Properly • http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov.

  11. Iosco County Attractions and Recreational Programs • Tawas Point State Park – • http://www. stateparks.com • Tawas Point Lighthouse – Built in 1876-Stands 70 feet above Lake Huron – Decommissioned in 1991. • Iosco –Arenac District Library –Preschool Story time, Children and Teen Services and many other interesting information. 989-362-6056 • Chamber of Commerce – For events within the area. 1-800-55-Tawas

  12. Iosco County Educational and Recreational Programs • Sprinkler Lake Education Center • Math and Science Educational Learning Center. Offers programs for students, communities and educators. • 1-989-354-3101 • Michigan State University Extension – 4H • Head – 4 H lets children take the lead in thinking, learning, and problem solving. • Heart – 4 H helps children build strong relationships with peers and adults. • Hands – 4 H helps by allowing all hands on activities. • Health – 4 H promotes healthy choices to keep them physically and mentally strong. • 1-989 - 362-3449

  13. Great Start – Great Parents • Single and Working Parents • Family Village Community Center • Solo Support • The Working Parent’s Guide to Reading and Kids • The Positive Aspects of Step Parenting • 10 percent of children are living in stepfamilies. • Stepfamilies: The Ultimate Challenge – If you are divorced and reconsidering remarrying, think of your children first. • What’s Your Step Parenting Style? As parents, try to create a positive relationship with your children. • http://www.migreatparents.org

  14. Educational Articles • Baby Center Articles and Resources for Parents – http://www.babycenter.com • Parenthood Articles and Resources for Parents – http://www.parenthood.com • Family Education Articles and Resources for Parents – http://life.familyeducation.com • Nurturing Parenting Articles and Resources for Parents – http://www.nurturingparenting.com • Dealing with Empathy-Articles and Resources for Parents – http://www.nurturingparenting.com

  15. Additional Information • ADD / ADHD • www.chadd.org • Learning Disabilities • http://ldaofmichigan.org • www.ldonline.org • Physical Disabilities • www.ehow.com

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