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Health and safety in childcare: Resources for families

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General resources

Massachusetts Child Care Resource and Referral Network 
Healthy Child Care America, American Academy of Pediatrics 

Child abuse and neglect

DCF, Child Abuse and Neglect Publications 
The Role of Child Care Providers in Preventing and Responding to Child Abuse and Neglect 
Children’s Trust of Massachusetts 

Children with special health needs

Services for Children and Youth with Special Health Needs 
Early Intervention 
Community Support Line 
Directions: Resources for Your Child's Care 
Learn the Signs, Act Early 
DisabilityInfo.org, the New England Index 
Federation for Children with Special Needs 
Americans with Disabilities Act and Child Care 

Chronic illness

Asthma and Allergy Foundation of New England 
Adult Asthma Action Plan (8 languages) 
Childhood Diabetes, Joslin Diabetes Center 
American Diabetes Association Website for Parents 
Sample Seizure Care Plan 

First Aid/CPR

First Aid and Choking Chart, AAP 
Open PDF file, 212.83 KB,  Preventing Choking In Our Children (English, PDF 212.83 KB)
Open DOCX file, 203.52 KB,  Preventing Choking In Our Children (English, DOCX 203.52 KB)
Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Ready Reference, American Red Cross (PDF) 

Flu

Preventing the Flu: Resources for Parents 
Massachusetts DPH Flu Information 

Immunizations

MIIS information for parents and patients 
Immunization Program in Massachusetts 
Open PDF file, 208.3 KB,  Childcare Memo (English, PDF 208.3 KB)
Open DOCX file, 45.98 KB,  Childcare Memo (English, DOCX 45.98 KB)
Vaccination Information for Parents, CDC 

Injury prevention for children

Infants and Toddlers (Ages 0-3) Safety in the Home and Community, CDC 
Home Safety for Infants and Young Children 
Poison Prevention 
Boston Children's Hospital Regional Center for Poison Control and Prevention 

Includes toll-free 24-hr hotline for poisoning emergencies

Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) 
Open PDF file, 591.84 KB,  Understanding Lead Poisoning - A Guide for Parents (Brochure) 2018 - English (English, PDF 591.84 KB)
Open DOCX file, 1.18 MB,  Understanding Lead Poisoning - A Guide for Parents (Brochure) 2018 - English (English, DOCX 1.18 MB)
Window Falls Prevention 
Water Safety for Children 
One Tough Job 

Nutrition, physical activity, and wellness

Fruits and Veggies, More Matters (PDF) 
Eatright.org, Tips for Kids 
Massachusetts WIC 
Breastfeeding Initiative, DPH 

Oral & dental health for children

Children’s Oral Health, CDC 

Outdoor play

Resources for playing outdoors safely 

Safe sleep

Safe to Sleep, National Institute for Child Health 
How to keep your sleeping baby safe, AAP 
Infant Safe Sleep, Mass.gov 
Bed Sharing, Mass.gov/EEC 
Open PDF file, 181.43 KB,  Keeping Sleep Time Safe (for parents) (English, PDF 181.43 KB)

Social-emotional development and addressing challenging behavior

Resources for Families: Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning 
Parent Portal, Zero to Three 
One Tough Job 
Early Intervention 

Transportation safety

Selecting a Child Safety Seat, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 
Car Seat Safety, Mass.gov 
"Look Before You Lock" Campaign, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 
Special health care needs and car seats 

Information on using car seats for kids with special health care needs

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