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& Toddler Program: Frostburg: 301-689-0466; 301-689-6067 Allegany County League for Crippled Children: Cumberland: 301-777-1840 Allegany County Pediatric Neurology Clinic: Allegany County Health Department, 301-777-5641 Allegany County Pediatric Special Needs Clinic: Allegany County Health Department, 301-777-5670 American Academy of Pediatrics, Maryland Chapter: The American Academy of Pediatrics is a national organization composed of 55,000 pediatricians dedicated to the health, safety and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults. The Maryland Chapter is the endorsed state affiliation to the national organization. This website is a publication of the Maryland Chapter and serves as an electronic source of information and a forum for communication among pediatricians, parents and other persons interested in the promotion of good health for children. Attention Deficit Disorder and ADHD Support Groups: Cumberland, 301-777-2926; 301-729-1879 Big Brother/Big Sisters: Allegany County: 301-777-2742 Child Abuse Hotlines: Allegany County: 301-784-7122; Child Protective Services 1-800-332-6347; Childhelp USA: 1-800-422-4453 Child Abuse Reporting: Allegany County Department of Social Services, 301-784-7111 Children's Health Programs: Allegany County Health Department, 301-777-5668 Consumer Health for Kids: A list of excellent Web-based consumer health topics developed for kids and teens, from the National Network of Libraries of Medicine. Family Preservation-Families Now: Allegany County Department of Social Services, 301-784-7155 Health Connections: This program from the Western Maryland Area Health Education Center provides information, resources, and experiential learning for middle school students interested in health careers. The Web site has links to many sites for children studying or living with diseases or health conditions. Parenting Young Children - Head Start: Office: 441 N. Centre Street, Cumberland: 301-724-2547. Provides information, education and skill-building training for parents of children ages 3-4 enrolled in the Head Start program. Provides a variety of opportunities for Head Start parents to increase their knowledge of education, parenting, nutrition, health, and other areas of interest based on parent surveys. Homeless Services Program for Women & Children: Allegany County Human Resources Development Commission, 301-777-8286 Healthy Choice-Physical Health, Healthy Start: Allegany County Health Department. Free Home Visiting Program for pregnant women, children and families who participate in Health Choice. KISS (Kids in Safety Seats): Allegany County Health Department, 301-777-5668: Provides affordable infant and toddler safety seats to families. This service also offers educaton about safety seat use at various ages. There is a distribution and inspection of safety seats. Bike helmets are also available in various sizes for $5 each. March of Dimes: Allegany County: 301-722-5818 Maternal & Child Health Services: Allegany County Health Department Parents Anonymous: 1-800-243-7337: 24-hour stressline, education, & referrals. Mission is to fight child abuse and neglect. Poison Control Center: 1-800-492-2414; 1-410-706-7701 Preschool Immunizations: Allegany County Health Department provides immunizations for preschoolers. Red Cross: Western Potomac Chapter: 301-777-1760 Salvation Army: Cumberland: 301-777-7600 Union Rescue Mission: 301-724-1585; food, clothing, shelter YMCA: Cumberland: 301-724-5445; Family Center for parents and children under 3 years |
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