Parents often feel stressed for many different reasons.   Let me help by providing the following information for you.  I have used many of these resources with parents and professionals with which I work and support!

• Parents’ Anonymous for emotional support, problem solving and information.  Call 1-800-554-2323
• For Car Seat and Bike Safety information for buying and installing car seats and bike helmets.  1-800-252-8255
• For information and resources helpful to parents go to www.parentinginformation.org or www.iamyourchild.org
• For Spanish language go to www.informacionparapadres.org
• For getting help with your special needs child age 0 to 3 years of age call the Texas Department of early Childhood Intervention at 1-800-250-2246.  For children 3 years and above contact your local school district’s special education office.
• Needing a Child Care Facility:  The Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services inspects and licenses childcare facilities.  Call 1-800-862-5252 for lists in your area or go to www.tdprs.state.tx.us/Child_Care/
• The Texas Department of Health can give you information related to the health of your child.
• Family Health 1-800-422-2956.
• Women, Infant, and Children Nutrition Program based on financial need  1-800-942-3678
• Medicaid Doctor’s for Your Child 1-877-847-8377
• Children’s Health Insurance TexCare Partnership 1-800-647-6558
• PATH is a network of parents who have children with special needs.  They offer referrals, resource and can link you with other parents who have children with similar conditions to your child.  1-800-866-4726 or www.partnerstx.org