COMMUNITY RESOURCE MANUAL THE YOUNG CHILD IN THE

HOME, SCHOOL , AND COMMUNITY

Iosco County Community Services -Slides 3 & 4 Community Health – Slide 5 Health Information – Vaccines and Viruses – Slide 6 Health Information – Health Programs – Slide 7 Hazardous Poisons – Lead, Air Pollution, and Molds Slide 8 Dept. of Human Services and Child and Family Services – Slide

9 Seat Belt and Bicycle Safety – Slide 10

Iosco County Attractions & Recreational Programs –

Slide 11 Educational Programs – Slide 12

Great Start – Great Parents / Ideas and Information – Slide 13 Educational Articles – Slide 14 Additional Information – Slide 15

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IOSCO COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICES

ABC’s for Parents Program – A six week family enrichment program for families raising children 4-7. Topics include: child development, praise, self-esteem, discipline, communication, and problem solving – 989-362-8636

Baby Pantry – Free clothing, food, and necessities for families in need. 989-739-4149

Early Head Start – NEMCSA Early Head Start is a federally funded program offered to infants, toddlers, and expectant families. 989-739-5840

Kid’s First Learning Center – A preschool based on the developmental checkpoints for three and four year old children - 989-335-1657

IOSCO COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICES

Infant Development Program– This program is a supportive in-home outreach program for parents and infants birth to three years. 989-362-8636

Iosco County Family Fun Fair – An event sponsored by Family Connections in April. The Fun Fair offers fun family activities, such as magic shows, face painting, storytelling, and other exciting activities. 989-362-8636

School Success Program– This program is for students in early grades of elementary and middle school who struggle with school attendance, behavior, academics or social functioning. 989-362-8636

Kid’s First Learning Center– A preschool based on the developmental checkpoints for three and four year old children. 989-335-1657

IOSCO COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH

Ausable Valley Community Mental Health – Services for developmentally disabled children in Iosco County. 989-362-8636

District Health Department # 2 – Maternal Support, Vision and Hearing Screening, Children’s Special Health Care Services, and Immunization Clinic – 989-362-6183

Infant Mental Health – Home-visit services provided: supportive counseling, case management to access additional services. 989-362-8636

HEALTH INFORMATION - VACCINES AND VIRUSES

Influenza - A virus that infects the nose, throat, windpipe and lungs. http://vaccine.chop.edu

Hepatitis A – A virus that infects the liver. http://vaccine.chop.edu

Hepatitis B– A serious liver infection that can lead to liver cancer or death. http://www.cdc.gov

Hepatitis C– A serious liver infection that can lead to liver cancer or death. http://www.cdc.gov

HEALTH INFORMATION – HEALTH PROGRAMS

Michigan WIC Program – Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children – www.michigan.gov/WIC

Plan First – Free family planning services – www.michigan.gov/mdch

MI Child – Health Insurance for children-1-888-988-6300

HEALTH INFORMATION – HAZARDOUS POISONS – LEAD, AIR POLLUTION, AND MOLDS Lead Paint can Poison – Lead-Safe America

www.michigan.gov/leadsafe 1-517-335-8885

Air Pollution and Molds Asbestos – Long term risk of chest and abdominal

cancers and lung diseases. Biological – Allergens (mold, mildew, and pollen) Carbon Monoxide- Fatigue, chest pain, impaired

vision and coordination. Lead – Affects central nervous system. Pesticides – Eye, nose, and throat irritation –

damage to central nervous system and can cause cancer.

www.consumerfed.org – 1-800-438-4318

HEALTH INFORMATION – DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND CHILD AND

FAMILY SERVICES Department of Human Services –

Individual & Family Services News, Publications, and Information Inside DHS Commissions & Boards County Officeswww.michigan.gov/dhs

Child and Family Services – 4C Community Coordinated Child Care News, Publications, and Information 1-866-424-4532www.4c-ne.com

SEAT BELT AND BICYCLE SAFETY

Latch: The New Child Safety Seat System Rear-facing Car Seat – Infants should be rear-facing until one

year old and at least 20 pounds. www.nhtsa.dot.gov

Should Pregnant Women Wear Seat Belts? Doctors say seat belts are the best protection for you and your

child. 1-888-327-4236

Bicycle Helmets Reduces the risk of serious head and brain injury by 85-88% Must Fit Properly http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov.

IOSCO COUNTY ATTRACTIONS AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS

Tawas Point State Park – http://www. stateparks.com

Tawas Point Lighthouse – Built in 1876-Stands 70 feet above Lake Huron – Decommissioned in 1991.

Iosco –Arenac District Library – Preschool Story time, Children and Teen Services and many other interesting information. 989-362-6056

Chamber of Commerce – For events within the area. 1-800-55-Tawas

IOSCO COUNTY EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS

Sprinkler Lake Education Center Math and Science Educational Learning Center. Offers programs for

students, communities and educators. 1-989-354-3101

Michigan State University Extension – 4H Head – 4 H lets children take the lead in thinking, learning, and problem

solving. Heart – 4 H helps children build strong relationships with peers and

adults. Hands – 4 H helps by allowing all hands on activities. Health – 4 H promotes healthy choices to keep them physically and

mentally strong. 1-989 - 362-3449

GREAT START – GREAT PARENTS

Single and Working Parents Family Village Community Center Solo Support The Working Parent’s Guide to Reading and Kids

The Positive Aspects of Step Parenting 10 percent of children are living in stepfamilies. Stepfamilies: The Ultimate Challenge – If you are divorced

and reconsidering remarrying, think of your children first. What’s Your Step Parenting Style? As parents, try to create

a positive relationship with your children. http://www.migreatparents.org

EDUCATIONAL ARTICLES Baby Center Articles and Resources for Parents –

http://www.babycenter.com Parenthood Articles and Resources for Parents –

http://www.parenthood.com Family Education Articles and Resources for

Parents – http://life.familyeducation.com Nurturing Parenting Articles and Resources for

Parents – http://www.nurturingparenting.com Dealing with Empathy-Articles and Resources for

Parents – http://www.nurturingparenting.com

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ADD / ADHD www.chadd.org

Learning Disabilities http://ldaofmichigan.org www.ldonline.org

Physical Disabilities www.ehow.com