Shaken Baby Syndrome

Other Places To Get Help

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.org
Web Address:	www.dontshake.org
The National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome is a worldwide nonprofit 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
E-mail:	info@childwelfare.gov
Web Address:	www.childwelfare.gov
The Child Welfare Information Gateway is a national resource for people seeking information about how to prevent, identify, and treat child abuse and neglect. The Web site has information about family support services, fostering and adopting a child, and child welfare issues. There are also links for many toll-free crisis hotline numbers.
Prevent Child Abuse America
500 North Michigan Avenue
Suite 200
Chicago, IL  60611
Phone:	1-800-CHILDREN (1-800-244-5373) (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.
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.org
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 printed materials and support services by phone.

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Author:	Debby Golonka, MPH	Last Updated: March 12, 2009
Medical Review:	Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics Thomas Emmett Francoeur, MDCM, CSPQ, FRCPC - Pediatrics
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