Our call center works hard to gather information on why you are calling and what you need. We have built a comprehensive database of vetted and locally-available information and resources. One of our Family Support Specialists would be happy to connect you with referral or resource information based on your needs through the call center.
Looking for trusted, online information? Here are a few places to get you started:
Child Health & Development:
- American Academy of Pediatrics (Site for Parents): healthychildren.org
- CDC Child Development: www.cdc.gov/actearly
- Protecting your baby from infectious diseases: www.shotbyshot.org
Social & Emotional Resources:
- First Year Baby Book and Discovering Feelings Booklet for Infants/Toddlers: www.ecmhc.org/baby_books.html
- Tips for Challenging Behaviors: headstartinclusion.org/challenging
Prenatal & Newborn Resources:
- Alaska Birth Collective: www.alaskabirthcollective.org
- Postpartum Support: www.postpartum.net, Call: 1-800-944-4773(4PPD) or text: 503-894-9453
- Breastfeeding support: alaskabreastfeeding.org
General Resources:
- Child Care Resources: threadalaska.org
- Zero to Three: www.zerotothree.org
- Early Literacy: www.bestbeginningsalaska.org
- Help with Basic Needs: alaska211.org
- National Suicide Prevention Hotline and Website: suicidepreventionlifeline.org or 1-800-273-8255