Parenting and Educational Resources

This list contains links to helpful websites devoted to parenting and education issues:

Common Sense Parenting

www.Parenting.org

Specializes in training, consulting and researching parenting practices
that address the day-to-day care, guidance and development of children.

American Academy of Pediatrics

www.AAP.org

Information for parents of children from birth through age 21.
Covers topics such as car seats, breastfeeding, immunizations, obesity and injury prevention.

Kids Health

www.KidsHealth.org

Doctor-approved health information about medical,
emotional and developmental issues of children and their families.

National Network for Child Care

www.NNCC.org

Child care and development, quarterly newsletters, and information
regarding childcare studies conducted at institutions across the country.

Zero to Three

www.ZeroToThree.org

A wealth of information, including parenting links,
tips, and development information relating to children through the age of 3.

Family Shade

www.FamilyShade.org

It connects children with special healthcare needs with Community resources.
They also host events and activities where family members can ask questions
and discuss their issues with their Medicaid MCO.

DELAWARE

24-Hour Child Abuse or Neglect Hotline

kids.delaware.gov/services/crisis-help

Report child abuse or neglect by calling 1-800-292-9582

24-Hour Child Mental Health Crisis Services

 https://kids.delaware.gov/services/crisis-help/

For help with a child’s/adolescent’s mental health or substance
use emergency, call 1-800-969-4357.

Delaware 211

https://delaware211.org/

Delaware 2-1-1 provides one central resource for access to the health
and human service organizations that offer the support to make a difference.

Whether faced with the panic of a natural disaster or struggling to meet everyday basic needs,
Delaware residents can rely on 2-1-1 for a direct response and prompt assistance.

This free service is confidential and available when you need it.