American Academy of Pediatrics, Maryland Chapter: The American Academy of Pediatrics (http://www.aap.org/
) is a national organization composed of 55,000 pediatricians dedicated to the health, safety and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults. The Maryland Chapter is the endorsed state affiliation to the national organization. This website is a publication of the Maryland Chapter and serves as an electronic source of information and a forum for communication among pediatricians, parents and other persons interested in the promotion of good health for children. http://www.mdaap.org/
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APPLES for Children: 301-245-4518
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Big Brother Big Sisters: 301-334-3590, 800-400-0735
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Child Protective Services: 1-800-332-6347
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Children's Medical Services Garrett County Health Department: 301-334-8111. Provides board-certified physicians for specialty clinics, and provides financial assistance and education for eligible children and their families. Specialty clinics in 1) orthopedic, 2) ear, nose & throat, 3) audiology, 4) vision, 5) neurology; and 6) financial assistance for medical care for children with chronic medical conditions. Provides financial assistance and education for eligible children and their families. In the Program ID box type in 220 and hit submit button. When the new information appears, click on the Program ID number for information. http://garrettpartnership.org/cif
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Consumer Health for Kids: A list of excellent Web-based consumer health topics developed for kids and teens, from the National Network of Libraries of Medicine. http://www.nnlm.nlm.nih.gov/scr/conhlth/chforkids.htm
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Garrett County Partnership for Children and Families, Inc.: Infants and Toddlers Program. http://www.garrettpartnership.org/
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Garrett County, MD Children's Health Program: Offers health care coverage for qualifying children under age 18 and pregnant women of any age. In the Program ID box type in 262 and hit submit button. When the new information appears, click on the Program ID number for information. http://garrettpartnership.org/cif
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Head Start/Garrett County Community Action Agency: 301-334-9431. A private non-profit human service and community development agency. GCCAC departments include Area Agency on Aging, Head Start & Child Care; Housing Services & Community Development, Garrett Transit Service, MicroWORKS; and Community & Emergency Services http://www.co.garrett.md.us/cac.html
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Health Connections: This program from the Western Maryland Area Health Education Center provides information, resources, and experiential learning for middle school students interested in health careers. The Web site has links to many sites for children studying or living with diseases or health conditions. http://www.allconet.org/ahec/healthconn
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Healthy Families Garrett County: Voluntary home visitation program that empowers parents to give their children the best beginning in life. HFGC provides support to families, answers questions about pregnancy and what to eat as well as making referrals to other community services - such as childbirth classes. HFGC helps parents to identify and respond to the child's needs. Provides information on what to expext as the baby grows, making the home "baby safe" and how to encourge optimum development (including brain development) in your child. Provides incentive gifts to assist new mothers. 301-553-0001 In the Program ID box type in 263 and hit submit button. When the new information appears, click on the Program ID number for information. http://garrettpartnership.org/cif
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Immunizations for Children: Protect children from certain preventable childhood illnesses. Offered at the Health Department. In the Program ID box type in 124 and hit submit button. When the new information appears, click on the Program ID number for information. http://garrettpartnership.org/cif
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Maryland Children's Health Program: Provides health insurance for uninsured children up to 19 years of age. Statewide toll-free number 1-800-456-8000; Garrett County contact 301-334-3111 or 301-334-8111 http://www.insurekidsnow.gov/
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Teen Pregnancy Prevention Coalition: Garrett County Health Department. 301-553-0001 http://www.gcnet.net/fvc/hd/tppc.htm
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Therapeutic Specialized Foster Family Services: Burlington United Methodist Family Services 301-334-1285. To approve, educate and train foster care families for the therapeutic needs of children to age 18. Therapeutic foster home evaluations, education and training; case management, advocacy and counseling.
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