Resources for parents

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reviewed extensive research to identify the best approaches to parenting and talked to the experts—both recognized leaders in the parenting field and parents themselves—to create articles, videos, and activities parents and caregivers can use.  Visit  Essentials for Parenting | CDC 

This website provides Parenting Resources to Promote Family Well-Being. Find parenting tips, resources, and they can locate help in your community. Visit  Parenting Resources to Promote Family Well-Being - Child Welfare Information Gateway 

These links will help you learn more about your child’s development, positive parenting, safety, and health at each stage of your child’s life  Positive Parenting Tips | CDC 

The Spark has produced a range of free parenting resources. These are designed to help parents and families deal with the common relationship issues and challenges faced in day-to-day life.  Visit  Free parenting resources to download – The Spark 

Infoaboutkids.org is an ongoing collaboration of the Consortium for Science-Based Information on Children, Youth and Families. amid to promote healthy child and family development by highlighting science-based information.  Visit  InfoAboutKids 

This website provides Evidence-based Approaches to Mental Health Information for Parents, Caregivers, and Families Based on the Best Available Science. Visit  Effective Child Therapy - By the Society of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology 

 2-1-1 is a free confidential community service and a one-stop connection to the help you need, including:

• Food.
• Housing.
• Rent and mortgage assistance.
• Utility assistance.
• Health care.
• Childcare and after-school programs.
• Eldercare.
• Crisis intervention.

 (TCA), Medicaid (health coverage for people with low income), Food Assistance: Apply for these programs online by visiting the Public Benefits and Services page on the Florida Department of Children and Families website.
www.myflfamilies.com/services/public-assistance 

1 -800-451-2229. Referral information for prenatal care, infant and toddler health care, Healthy Start, family planning, and for basic health questions.