Health And Safety, Ages 2 To 5 Years: Other Places To Get Help

This Web site is maintained by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition. The National Food Safety Information Network helps the public find information about food safety. This site contains many links to other government organizations, as well as news and safety alerts, consumer advice, education initiatives, industry assistance, and information on where to report any illness resulting from suspected food contamination.

The National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC) is a cooperative effort between Oregon State University and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The NPIC has fact sheets about pesticide safety issues relating to home and garden use, food, water, and pets. They also have detailed information about pesticide manufacturers, chemicals found in products, pesticide labels, and more. You can call them at 1-800-858-7378 or email them at npic@ace.orst.edu.

The Kempe Center is a world leader in programs that treat abused children. The center focuses on the causes, effects, and prevention of child abuse and has information for parents and professionals.

The National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome is a worldwide organization that provides information to professionals and parents about recognizing and preventing this form of child abuse.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, working with state and local health officials and the public in the fight against communicable diseases and cancer. The agency provides information to the public about disease prevention and treatment.

This Web site has information about chemicals in toys. You can search by toy name or brand to see a toy's rating. You can also sign up for email updates and action alerts about toxic toys. The Ecology Center created this resource because government agencies don't require labeling or disclosure to inform consumers about the chemicals in children's products.

The International Stress Management Association (ISMA) promotes sound knowledge and best practices in the prevention and reduction of human stress. ISMA publishes a professional journal, the International Journal of Stress Management, and has branches in 13 countries. The Web site has a library of consumer-oriented articles by members, a list of books written by members, and information about stress assessment tools.

The National Child Abuse Hotline provides 24-hour support for parents. It provides free information and advice, ranging from prevention of child abuse to basic information about the normal growth and development of children.

The National Safety Council (NSC) is an organization chartered by the United States Congress in 1953. It is an international, nongovernment organization that is dedicated to protecting life and promoting health. The NSC tracks safety and health statistics, has a comprehensive library, and offers fact sheets to the public. The NSC also has information on key safety issues such as first aid; fire, workplace, and driver safety; poison prevention; and emergency preparedness.

Parents Anonymous encourages all parents to ask for help early to effectively break the cycle of abuse. Parents Anonymous groups meet in local community centers, churches, schools, housing projects, shelters, and prisons.

Safe Kids Worldwide is a global organization with a mission to prevent accidental childhood injury. Safety information addresses a wide range of issues, such as car safety, poisoning hazards, proper toys, news updates, product recalls, and prevention strategies. Links to each state's child safety laws and local SAFE KIDS coalitions also are provided.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is an independent federal regulatory agency. The goal of this agency is to save lives and keep families safe by reducing the risk of injuries and deaths associated with consumer products. CPSC develops safety standards, recalls products or organizes how they will be repaired, researches possible product hazards, and informs the general public about these and other safety issues. You can call their toll-free number or e-mail them to report unsafe products.