We’ve compiled a list of organizations that provide services and information on important issues.

Caring for Elders

• AARP
  AARP supplies information about caregiving, long-term care and aging, including publications and audio-visual aids for caregivers. 1-800-424-3410.
• Medicare
  This is the official web site for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the agency responsible for Medicare Rx. The toll-free number is 800-MEDICARE.

Child Abuse

• Childhelp
  A national non-profit organization dedicated to helping victims of child abuse and neglect.
• National Children's Alliance
  The mission is to promote and support communities in providing a coordinated investigation and comprehensive response to victims of severe child abuse.
• Child Welfare Information Gateway
  Provides access to information and resources to help protect children and strengthen families.
• Report Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect
  State toll-free numbers for specific agencies designated to receive and investigate reports of suspected child abuse and neglect.

Children's Health

• The American Academy of Pediatrics
  General information about children’s health as well as more specific guidelines concerning pediatric issues.
• KidsHealth
  Doctor-approved health information about children from before birth through adolescence.
• Infant Massage USA
  Infant Massage USA promotes nurturing touch through the training and certification of Parent Educators, and classes and one-to-one instruction for parents and full-time caregivers.

Child Predators

• National Sex Offender Registry
  Stay aware of sex offenders who are around you and your loved ones.

Domestic Violence

• Battered Women's Justice Project
  Training, technical assistance, and consultation on the most promising practices of the criminal and civil justice system in addressing domestic violence.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline
  1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
• Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network
  RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline and carries out programs to prevent sexual assault, help victims and ensure that rapists are brought to justice.

Feeding & Nutrition

• LaLeche League
  Provides breastfeeding support, encouragement, and information.
• Infant formulas
  Trusted information from Medline Plus.
• Nutrition.gov
  Information on food and nutrition.

Government Assistance

• GovBenefits.gov
  GovBenefits.gov is the official benefits website of the U.S. government, with information on over 1,000 benefit and assistance programs.

Mental Health, Postpartum Depression

• National Institute of Mental Health
• The American Psychiatric Association

Missing Children

• Amber Alerts
  Help moms around America find missing children.
• National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

Poison Control

• American Association of Poison Control
• Poison Control Center Hotline
  1-800-222-1222

Rumors

• Snopes.com
  Find out whether something you’ve heard is an urban legend, a rumor, or true.

Substance Use and Abuse

• Mothers Against Drunk Driving
  MADD's mission is to stop drunk driving, support the victims of this violent crime and prevent underage drinking.
• National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign
  Get help raising drug-free kids.
• The National Institute on Drug Abuse
  Science-based facts about how drugs affect the brain and body.
• National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
• Alcoholics Anonymous
  Alcoholics Anonymous® is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
• Al-Anon
  Al-Anon (which includes Alateen for younger members) offers hope and help to families and friends of alcoholics.

Suicide Prevention

• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Safety

• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
  Information about car seats, booster seats, and travel safety.
• The American Red Cross
  First aid and CPR training. Plus, how to help children in the aftermath of a disaster.
• US Consumer Product Safety Commission
  Twelve safety devices to protect your children
• Home Safety Council
  A national non-profit dedicated to keeping families safe at home.
• Federal Trade Commission Identity Theft Hotline
  One-stop national resource to learn about the crime of identity theft. It provides detailed information to help you deter, detect, and defend against identity theft.
• National Fraud Information and Internet Fraud Watch Programs
• 2SMRT4U
  Provides up-to-date information and safety tips regarding the world of social networking. The Internet safety campaign is designed specifically to prevent teen females from becoming victims of online predators.
• Product Recalls

Women’s Health

• American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
• National Women’s Health Resource Center
• Resolve: The National Infertility Organization

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