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Children’s Health

Administration for Children and Families
An agency of the Department of Health and Human Services. http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/

Adoption and Family Resources
Many links to resources relating to adoption, pregnancy, family planning, and children’s services. http://www.interlife.org/adopt.html

American Academy of Pediatrics
Current pediatric health initiatives, press releases, resources, and upcoming events. http://www.aap.org/

Cherubs
An organization dedicated to saving children’s lives. Many links to health resources and other information of interest to parents. http://www.cherubs.org/

Child Safety Forum
Learn how to prevent unfortunate home accidents by maintaining a safety household for children. http://www.songtips.com/safety/

Children’s Immunization
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention answers frequently asked questions about childhood immunization, including current recommendations on what shots children need and when. http://www.cdc.gov/nip/

Index of Pediatric Information (Sponsored by University of Alabama at Birmingham)
A gateway to resources on any health issue pertaining to children, this site is dedicated to the dissemination of on-line information for pediatricians and others interested in child health. Well-organized search mechanism can locate information on specific diseases and illnesses, medical specialties, hospitals and institutions, and health education resources. http://www.uab.edu/pedinfo/index.html

Insure Kids Now
The federal government’s efforts to insure low-cost, comprehensive health care coverage for children. Information on how to apply for a state’s Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), part of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 to provide health insurance for children whose families earn too much to qualify to Medicaid but not enough to pay for private health insurance. http://www.insurekidsnow.gov/

Johns Hopkins Pediatrics Points of Interest
Searchable collection of links to resources in pediatrics and children’s health. http://www.med.jhu.edu/peds/neonatology/poi.html

Texas Children's Hospital
Information about the largest pediatric facility in the United States.
http://www.texaschildrenshospital.org/

Virtual Children’s Hospital
A useful medical reference and health promotion tool for health care providers and patients and families. Sponsored by the Children’s Hospital of Iowa. http://www.vh.org/VCH/

Web Pages for Kids
The Department of Health and Humans Services offers web pages for children in an effort to increase their understanding of federal agencies and health care issues. http://www.hhs.gov/kids/

YouthInfo
Learn about the latest health information relating to America’s adolescents. Sponsored by the Department of Health and Human Services. http://youth.os.dhhs.gov/