Birthdays
We have a wealth of resources for parents and caregivers included in this section. Resources are listed alphabetically by resource topic.
Abuse (Physical/Mental/Sexual)
ADHD
- Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Central, VA (CHADD) 804.379.6706
www.chadd.org
Background Checks for Childcare Givers
Books and Reading Resources
- Recommended Picture Books to Read Aloud to Preschoolers – Second Graders
- Concept Books and Nursery Rhymes from Babies to Toddlers
Breastfeeding/Nursing Help & Supplies
Brain Injuries
- Brain Injury Association of America: 800.443.6443 www.biausa.org
Braces/Orthodontics
- Smiles Change Lives (SCL) – 888.900.3554 A national nonprofit organization that helps low-income kids get braces.
Car Seats/Child Passenger Safety
Cotillion
Death of a Parent, Child or Sibling
Diabetes
- Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Central VA Chapter
- JDRF Youth Pump Group: For kids on insulin pumps 804.378.0074
- American Diabetes Association
Disabilities and/or Chronic Illness
- Nat’l Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY): Online information about various disabilities and illnesses that affect youth. This website can also help with local resources. http://nichcy.org/
- Brave Kids: Online community for children w chronic illnesses or disabilities and their families (including siblings). Check out the searchable resources directory. www.bravekids.org
- Starlight Starbright Children’s Foundation: Helps children with serious illness combat medical and emotional challenges. www.starlight.org
- Heart and Mind Therapy Services – Addressing the Needs of the Heart with the Brain in Mind. We are a group of professionals with different specialties and speak many languages of healing (play, art, music, and more). We have extra training in the areas of early trauma/neglect, adoption, developmental disorders, anxiety, life transitions and grief/depression. We offer individual, family and group therapy for all ages.
Drug and Medicine Databases & Information
- NIH National Library of Medicine: The world’s largest medical library. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/
- DrugWatch.com: A comprehensive Web site featuring extensive information about thousands of different medications and drugs currently on the market or previously available worldwide. http://www.drugwatch.com/
Environmental Issues
- EPA National Lead Information Center: 800.424.5323 www.epa.gov/lead
- The Coalition to End Childhood Lead Poisoning: www.leadsafe.org
- www.Leadlisting.com to find a state-certified lead removal contractor.
- National Pesticide Information Center: 800.858.7378
Haircuts for Kids
- Pigtails & Crewcuts -9726 Gayton Road,Richmond,VA23238 Phone: 804.741.1500
- Divas n’ Dudes -13273 Rittenhouse Drive, Midlothian, VA 23112 Phone: 804.608.8258
Health Resources
- www.Kidshealth.org providing doctor-approved health information about children from before birth through adolescence.
- National Health Information Center(NHIC): 800.336.4797 www.health.gov/nhic
- National Women’s Health Information Center: 800.994.9662 http://www.womenshealth.gov/
Hispanic Family Resources
- National Hispanic Family Health Helpline: 866.SUFAMILIA
- National Hispanic Prenatal Helpline: 800.504.7081
Identification Card for Kid’s
- Division of Motor Vehicles Children’s Identification Card – Serves as an identity document and be obtained at any DMV customer service center. If a child becomes missing DMV can retrieve the picture and transmit it to law enforcement anywhere in theUS. There is a fee for the service.
Immunizations
- National Immunization Information Hotline: 800.232.4636
Injuries
- Ortho After Hours 3 locations. Immediate, cost-effective evaluations and treatment of orthopedic injuries.
- Ortho On-Call – Orthopaedic Urgent Care
Learning Disabilities
- Learning Disabilities Council: 804.748.5012
- Decoding Dyslexia Virginia (DDVA) is a grassroots movement driven by parents focused on providing awareness and support while serving as Virginia’s central source of information concerning dyslexia.
Lice
- The Nit Fairies: Treatment Center at 13615 Genito Rd, Suite 2B, Midlothian, VA 23112. A head lice removal service in Richmond,Virginia that provides confidential, safe, and effective lice removal services to you in the office or in the comfort of your home. The company consists of moms and medical professionals who have experienced these bugs firsthand.
- Nit Nurses: A head lice removal company in Virginia with real nurses and providing real health care to families. The best part of their service is that it is offered at a flat rate instead of an hourly fee.
- Virginia Lice Removal eliminates head lice problem with it’s effective, quick and safe all-natural treatment. Located at 1401 Huguenot Road, Ste. 202, Chesterfield, VA 23113 (Next to Chesterfield Town Centre). 804-337-3124 / 387-6509
Mental Health
- Memorial Child Guidance Clinic: 804.644.9590 www.mcgcva.org
- National Mental Health Association Resource Center: 800.969.6642 www1.nmha.org/infoctr/index.cfm
- Heart and Mind Therapy Services – Addressing the Needs of the Heart with the Brain in Mind. We are a group of professionals with different specialties and speak many languages of healing (play, art, music, and more). We have extra training in the areas of early trauma/neglect, adoption, developmental disorders, anxiety, life transitions and grief/depression. We offer individual, family and group therapy for all ages.
Mom (and Dad) Support Groups – Visit our Parent – Kid Groups section for more information.
Mommy and Me Groups/Parent-Kid Groups
Multiples
- Richmond Area Mothers of Multiples (RAMOM) www.ramom.org
- Southside Area Mothers of Multiples (SAMOM) www.samom.com
- Virginia Commonwealth University’s Mid-Atlantic Twin Registry (MATR). The MATR is under the Office of Research at VCU and is a registry of twins and their families who are willing to consider taking part in health-related research studies.
Poison Control 1.800.222.1222
- Virginia Poison Center, Medical College of Virginia Hospitals, VCU Medical Center, P.O. Box 980522 Richmond, VA 23298-0522 Emergency Phone: 800.222.1222
- American Association of Poison Control Centers
Sex Offender Databases
- State of Virginia Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry
- United States Department of Justice Sex Offender Public Website
- Family Watchdog
Scouting
- Boy Scouts of America-Virginia Council: To learn more about Boy Scouts and find local chapters.
- Girl Scouts – To learn more about Girl Scouts and find local chapters.
Standards of Learning (SOL)
Special Needs/Learning Difficulties
- Special Need G.I.F.T.S. (Getting Involved with Families, Teachers & Schools): For Adults with children who have special needs or learning difficulties. 804.560.7172
- The Greater Richmond ARC: For caregivers of young children with developmental disabilities. 804.358.1874 ext 3229
- Special Kids, Special Needs: For help coping with stress and anger, strategies for dealing with difficult behavior, learning and schooling, “why me?” questions, self-esteem, and making time for yourself. Contact Anita Harrison, LCSW, at 804.712.6020 or Larissa Andersonat
- For children with physical and intellectual challenges – Buddy Ball – for children ages 5-18 years of ages.
