These resources have been compiled by our Parent Coaching team to help families who may be facing a crisis or who have a problem that requires professional attention.
ADHD information and publications, including symptoms, diagnosis, causes and treatment. Also includes links to resource books.
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd/index.shtml
CHADD: Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity DisorderOffers resources for children, adults, professional and parents for understanding ADD, finding support, and advocacy.
The Attention Deficit Disorder AssociationOffers resources for adults with ADHD, such as webinars and assistance in connecting with professionals.
Learning Disabilities Association of AmericaHas information about LD/ADHD kids for parents and educators.
Empowering Parents articles on this subject:Has information on bullying, how to prevent it and how to stop it. Also has sections for kids, teens, educators, parents and the community on their role in ending bullying, and tips for how to respond.
Empowering Parents articles on this subject:Teenage Boot Camps, Wilderness Programs and Military Schools: Are They Effective?
Is Boot Camp the Only Option for Your Child? Read This First
For parents who need help identifying what depression, bipolar and other mental health disorders look like in a child. Also offers news and latest research on mental health.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services AdministrationGetting information to questions about substance abuse and mental health. News, email updates, and FAQS for parents.
American Academy of Child and Adolescent PsychiatryHas “Facts for Families” in numerous languages on a wide variety of topics, such as various diagnoses, divorce, grief, abuse, internet, school services and video games.
Empowering Parents articles on this subject:Offers information and support for people who are experiencing domestic violence, as well as families of victims/survivors. Has information in English/Spanish, as well as TTY access numbers.
Children of Domestic ViolenceThe aim of this organization is to assist those who have experienced or witnessed domestic violence as children to “reach their full potential and break the cycle of violence.” Also offered is a free, interactive online curriculum, “Change A Life,” which gives training to adults on how to intervene, offers safety-planning skills, and explains how to build resiliency in children affected by domestic violence.
Empowering Parents articles on this subject:For referrals to treatment centers, general information about eating disorders, videos, books and more.
Help hotline: 800-931-2237Offers training for a nominal fee for foster parents, adoptive parents and kinship caregivers on topics specific to foster parenting such as impact of fostering on kids, sexualized behaviors, house safety and the role of mandated reporters.
https://www.fosterparentcollege.com/index.jsp
AdoptUSKidsServes families who are starting the process to foster/adopt, waiting for a placement or who are looking for post adoptive resources. Has information by state for both fostering and adoption.
National Council for AdoptionOffers information and resources about a variety of topics related to foster and adoptive parenting.
2-1-1 provides free and confidential information and referral. Call 2-1-1 for help with food, housing, employment, health care, counseling and more.
1-800-273-6222Applicable laws, resources, and services and polices for grandparents raising grandchildren.
Has information for kids, teens and families about how to stay safe online. There is also a breakdown by age of child, information on kinds of risks, a glossary, tools for families and links to kid-friendly sites.
Empowering Parents articles on this subject:“We are the federally-designated national communication system (hotline and website) for runaway and homeless youth. Youth and family members call 24 hours a day to work through problems and find local help from social service agencies and organizations. Some callers just need someone to talk to; others need help finding a shelter, food, medical assistance, or counseling. Some callers are on the streets; others are struggling with other issues and we work with them to identify options to prevent them from leaving their home, when possible and if appropriate.”
Empowering Parents articles on this subject:Running Away Part I: Why Kids Do It and How to Stop Them
Running Away Part II: "Mom, I Want to Come Home." When Your Child is on the Streets
For those needing help identifying and evaluating if their child is abusing drugs and/or alcohol. This organization also offers free publications and pamphlets.
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services AdministrationFor questions about substance abuse and mental health. News, email updates and FAQs for parents.
The Partnership at Drugfree.orgParent Help Line (English/Español)
1-855-DRUGFREE (378-4373)Focused on parents preventing and responding to their child’s use or abuse of substances. Offers blogs, parent guides, screening tips and publications.
Smokefree.govOffers support and information for people looking to quit tobacco products. Also offers ways to show support to people looking to quit tobacco products.
Empowering Parents articles on this subject:My Child Is Using Drugs or Drinking Alcohol—What Should I Do?
“The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Since its inception, the Lifeline has engaged in a variety of initiatives to improve crisis services and advance suicide prevention.” Has links to phone/online chat support on website. Also has services in Spanish, and services specifically geared to veterans.
1-800-273-TALK (8255)Offers information on normal early childhood development and behavior through articles, publications, interactive tools and other parent resources. Addresses common topics such as play, sleep, eating habits, early literacy/language development and challenging behaviors.
Office of Child Development, University of PittsburghOffers Parenting guides in Resources sections; PDF files that deal with common issues which may arise in parenting. Mostly geared to younger kids (birth-6.)
Empowering Parents articles on this subject:For questions regarding toilet training, child's abnormal sleeping and/or eating patterns, etc.
Psychiatrist/PsychologistFor questions surrounding child's medications and behavior.
PoliceWhen child or teen is physically abusive or family is unsafe with the child in the home.
The Department of Child Services/Social Services/Human Services (title varies from state to state):For questions regarding laws in your state around parenting and childcare.