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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 - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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COMMUNITY RESOURCE MANUAL THE YOUNG CHILD IN THE
HOME, SCHOOL , AND COMMUNITY
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
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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 checkpoints for three and four year old children - 989-335-1657
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 checkpoints for three and four year old children. 989-335-1657
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
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
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
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
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 Officeswww.michigan.gov/dhs
Child and Family Services – 4C Community Coordinated Child Care News, Publications, and Information 1-866-424-4532www.4c-ne.com
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.
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
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
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
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
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ADD / ADHD www.chadd.org
Learning Disabilities http://ldaofmichigan.org www.ldonline.org
Physical Disabilities www.ehow.com