Shaken Baby Syndrome

Other Places To Get Help

Online Resources

About Shaken Baby.com
Epilepsy Association of Central Florida
Web Address:	www.aboutshakenbaby.com/default.htm
This Web site has facts about Shaken Baby Syndrome and ways for victims' family members to get support.
The Happiest Baby
How to calm crying babies
Web Address:	www.thehappiestbaby.com/default.asp
This Web site provides information from Dr. Harvey Karp about how to calm crying babies. You can also see excerpts from his book, The Happiest Baby on the Block: The New Way to Calm Crying and Help Your Newborn Baby Sleep Longer. And you can find out about related classes in your area.

Organizations

National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome
2955 Harrison Boulevard
Suite 102
Ogden, UT  84403
Phone:	1-888-273-0071 (801) 627-3399
Fax:	(801) 627-3321
E-mail:	mail@dontshake.com
Web Address:	http://www.dontshake.com
The National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome is a worldwide organization that provides information to professionals and parents about recognizing and preventing this form of child abuse.
American Academy of Pediatrics
141 Northwest Point Boulevard
Elk Grove Village, IL  60007-1098
Phone:	(847) 434-4000
Fax:	(847) 434-8000
E-mail:	kidsdocs@aap.org
Web Address:	www.aap.org
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) offers a variety of educational materials, such as links to publications about parenting and general growth and development. Immunization information, safety and prevention tips, AAP guidelines for various conditions, and links to other organizations are also available.
Child Welfare Information Gateway
Children's Bureau/ACYF
1250 Maryland Avenue SW, Eighth Floor
Washington, DC  20024
Phone:	1-800-394-3366 (703) 385-7565
Fax:	(703) 385-3206
E-mail:	info@childwelfare.gov
Web Address:	http://www.childwelfare.gov
The Child Welfare Information Gateway is a national resource for people seeking information on the prevention, identification, and treatment of child abuse and neglect, and related child welfare issues.
Child Welfare League of America
440 First Street NW, Third Floor
Washington, DC  20001-2085
Phone:	(202) 638-2952
Fax:	(202) 638-4004
Web Address:	www.cwla.org
Child Welfare League of America is an association of more than 900 public and private nonprofit agencies that assist more than 3.5 million abused and neglected children and their families each year with a wide range of services. The Web site offers tips for parenting children of all ages.
Childhelp USA
15757 North 78th Street
Scottsdale, AZ  85260
Phone:	1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) child abuse hotline (480) 922-8212
Fax:	(480) 922-7061
Web Address:	www.childhelpusa.org
Childhelp is a nonprofit agency that provides parenting advice, child abuse prevention, and basic information about the normal growth and development of children. In addition, Childhelp provides telephone numbers and information about how to report suspected or observed child abuse or neglect. Hotline counselors and referrals are available. The agency also supports abused children through abuse prevention programs, preschool programs (including Head Start), and community outreach. Other services include referrals to appropriate residential treatment facilities, child advocacy centers, group homes, and foster care.
Children's Bureau
Administration for Children and Families
370 L'Enfant Promenade SW
Washington, DC  20201
Phone:	1-800-4-A-CHILD (800-422-4453) child abuse hotline 1-800-799-SAFE (800-799-7233) domestic violence hotline
Web Address:	www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/cb
The Children's Bureau is a part of the U.S. federal government within the Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families. The Children's Bureau works with state and local agencies to develop programs for protecting children and strengthening families. This includes preventing the abuse of children in troubled families, protecting children from abuse, and finding permanent placements for those who cannot safely return to their homes. The organization's Web site provides many links to information about how to report suspected child abuse and neglect, about laws and regulations regarding children and their care, and about other issues regarding child welfare.
National Child Abuse Hotline
Phone:	1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)
The National Child Abuse Hotline provides 24-hour support for parents. It provides free information and advice, ranging from prevention of child abuse to basic information about the normal growth and development of children.
Parents Anonymous
675 West Foothill Boulevard
Suite 220
Claremont, CA  91711-3475
Phone:	(909) 621-6184
Fax:	(909) 625-6304
E-mail:	parentsanonymous@parentsanonymous.org
Web Address:	www.parentsanonymous.org
Parents Anonymous encourages all parents to ask for help early to effectively break the cycle of abuse. Parents Anonymous groups meet in local community centers, churches, schools, housing projects, shelters, and prisons.
Prevent Child Abuse America
500 North Michigan Avenue
Suite 200
Chicago, IL  60611
Phone:	(312) 663-3520
Fax:	(312) 939-8962
E-mail:	mailbox@preventchildabuse.org
Web Address:	www.preventchildabuse.org
This organization provides information on topics related to child abuse and neglect. It offers various programs on child abuse prevention, and it also directs efforts toward increasing public awareness of child abuse and neglect. You can find out whether your state has a local chapter by going to the Web site.
SBS Prevention Plus
P.O. Box 205
Groveport, OH  43125
Phone:	1-800-858-5222
Fax:	(614) 836-8359
E-mail:	sbspp@aol.com
Web Address:	http://www.sbsplus.com
This organization provides information and materials to help prevent shaken baby syndrome and other forms of physical child abuse. It also provides information to increase positive parenting and child care. The SBS Prevention Plus "Never Shake A Baby" media campaign includes posters and a 7-minute video entitled "Crying... What Can I Do?" Your health professional or child protection agency may have these materials to share with you.
The Shaken Baby Alliance
4516 Boat Club Road
Suite 114
Fort Worth, TX  76135
Phone:	1-877-6-END-SBS (1-877-636-3727) toll-free (817) 882-8686
Fax:	(817) 882-8687
E-mail:	info@shakenbaby.com
Web Address:	www.shakenbaby.com
The Shaken Baby Alliance supports families and professionals in the fight against Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma and other forms of child abuse. The Alliance offers support services by phone and also printed materials.

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Author:	Debby Golonka, MPH	Last Updated: March 23, 2007
Medical Review:	Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics
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