Online Resources We Use & Support
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – A major operating component of the Department of Health and Human Services, working to protect America fromhealth, safety, and security threats.
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Consumer Products Safety Commission – Ensures the safety of consumer products, with listings of all recalled items.
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Detroit Channel 4 – School Closings
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Ele’s Place – A healing center for grieving children and teens
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Hike it Baby – An organization that encourages families to get outdoors by hosting free hikes, with a local branch here in the Ann Arbor area.
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Great Start Connect – Assists parents in finding the best early learning centers for their children and helps providers and educators improve the care they give to children.
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Michigan Association for the Education of Young Children (MiAEYC) – Organization committed to improving the education and welfare of children 0-8 in Michigan.
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Michigan Department of Human Services (DHS) – A government agency that gives temporary assistance to those in need.
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National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) – It’s the world’s largest organization working on behalf of young children.
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National Fire Protection Association – The authority on fire, electrical and building safety. Section will help you with fire escape planning.
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Scholastic – Literary resources for children and families.
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SOS Community Services – A community-based nonprofit dedicated to preventing and ending family homelessness in Washtenaw County.
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Washtenaw Area Council for Children – A local organization that promotes child safety and well-being and prevents child maltreatment, abuse, and neglect through educational services and programs to children, parents, and community members.
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Washtenaw Success by 6 – Ensures that every Washtenaw County family has access to a comprehensive and collaborative system of community-based early childhood programs, services, and supports.
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Michigan Department of Education Early On - Resource used to improve the quality of life for children with special needs, age birth to five, and their families.
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Zero to Three - A national, nonprofit organization that provides parents, professionals and policymakers the knowledge and know-how to nurture early development.
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Other Businesses We Use and Support
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CHS Group – A provider of choice for people with diverse challenges.
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Insider Telecom – A local business that provides excellent phone services with flexibility and security.
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Leslie Science & Nature Center – Educates and inspires children and adults to discover, understand, and respect their natural environment.
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Repunzel’s Lice – Hair boutique that specializes in removing lice.
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Russ Girbach – Instructor, Red Cross and American Heart Association CPR & First Aid certifications, as well as Pet First Aid and Wilderness First Aid. (734) 231-5408
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SEO Ann Arbor – A local business that assists other businesses on increasing their online visibility.
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Soccer Shots – A national soccer organization for children ages 2-8 that offers classes at local parks and daycare centers.
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St. Joseph Breastfeeding Services – An organization that provides support to families in meeting their early breastfeeding needs. (734) 712-6357
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Important Contact Numbers
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ChildHelp USA, National Child Abuse Hotline
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1-800-4-A-CHILD
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Child Pornography Tipline
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1-800-843-5678
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Common Ground Crisis Line
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1-800-231-1127
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Listening Ear Crisis Hotline
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517-337-1717
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Michigan Assault Hotline
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1-800-NO-MEANS-NO
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Michigan Office of Children’s Ombudsman
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1-800-642-4326
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Michigan Parent Help Line
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1-800-942-4357
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National Runaway Switchboard
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1-800-RUNAWAY
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National Suicide Hotline
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1-800-SUICIDE
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No Abuse Helpline
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1-800-996-6228
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Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN)
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1-800-656-HOPE
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RAPLine (Michigan Runaway Assistance Program)
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1-800-292-4517
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School Violence Hotline
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1-800-815-TIPS
