2.  Iosco County Community Services -Slides 3 & 4  Community Health – Slide 5  Health Information – Vaccines and Viruses – Slide 6  Health Information – Health Programs – Slide 7  Hazardous Poisons – Lead, Air Pollution, and Molds Slide 8  Dept. of Human Services and Child and Family Services – Slide 9  Seat Belt and Bicycle Safety – Slide 10  Iosco County Attractions & Recreational Programs – Slide 11  Educational Programs – Slide 12  Great Start – Great Parents / Ideas and Information – Slide 13  Educational Articles – Slide 14  Additional Information – Slide 15

3.  ABC’s for Parents Program – A six week family enrichment program for families raising children 4-7. Topics include: child development, praise, self-esteem, discipline, communication, and problem solving – 989- 362-8636  Baby Pantry – Free clothing, food, and necessities for families in need. 989-739-4149  Early Head Start – NEMCSA Early Head Start is a federally funded program offered to infants, toddlers, and expectant families. 989-739-5840  Kid’s First Learning Center – A preschool based on the developmental checkpoints for three and four year old children - 989-335-1657

4.  Infant Development Program– This program is a supportive in-home outreach program for parents and infants birth to three years. 989-362-8636  Iosco County Family Fun Fair – An event sponsored by Family Connections in April. The Fun Fair offers fun family activities, such as magic shows, face painting, storytelling, and other exciting activities. 989-362-8636  School Success Program– This program is for students in early grades of elementary and middle school who struggle with school attendance, behavior, academics or social functioning. 989-362-8636  Kid’s First Learning Center– A preschool based on the developmental checkpoints for three and four year old children. 989-335-1657

5.  Ausable Valley Community Mental Health – Services for developmentally disabled children in Iosco County. 989- 362-8636  District Health Department # 2 – Maternal Support, Vision and Hearing Screening, Children’s Special Health Care Services, and Immunization Clinic – 989- 362-6183  Infant Mental Health – Home-visit services provided: supportive counseling, case management to access additional services. 989-362-8636

6.  Influenza - A virus that infects the nose, throat, windpipe and lungs. http://vaccine.chop.edu  Hepatitis A – A virus that infects the liver. http://vaccine.chop.edu  Hepatitis B– A serious liver infection that can lead to liver cancer or death. http://www.cdc.gov  Hepatitis C– A serious liver infection that can lead to liver cancer or death. http://www.cdc.gov

7.  Michigan WIC Program – Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children – www.michigan.gov/WIC  Plan First – Free family planning services – www.michigan.gov/mdch  MI Child – Health Insurance for children- 1-888-988-6300

8.  Lead Paint can Poison – Lead-Safe America www.michigan.gov/leadsafe  1-517-335-8885  Air Pollution and Molds  Asbestos – Long term risk of chest and abdominal cancers and lung diseases.  Biological – Allergens (mold, mildew, and pollen)  Carbon Monoxide- Fatigue, chest pain, impaired vision and coordination.  Lead – Affects central nervous system.  Pesticides – Eye, nose, and throat irritation – damage to central nervous system and can cause cancer.  www.consumerfed.org – 1-800-438-4318

9.  Department of Human Services –  Individual & Family Services  News, Publications, and Information  Inside DHS  Commissions & Boards  County Offices www.michigan.gov/dhs  Child and Family Services – 4C  Community Coordinated Child Care  News, Publications, and Information  1-866-424-4532 www.4c-ne.com

10.  Latch: The New Child Safety Seat System  Rear-facing Car Seat – Infants should be rear-facing until one year old and at least 20 pounds.  www.nhtsa.dot.gov  Should Pregnant Women Wear Seat Belts?  Doctors say seat belts are the best protection for you and your child.  1-888-327-4236  Bicycle Helmets  Reduces the risk of serious head and brain injury by 85- 88%  Must Fit Properly  http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov.

11.  Tawas Point State Park –  http://www. stateparks.com  Tawas Point Lighthouse – Built in 1876-Stands 70 feet above Lake Huron – Decommissioned in 1991.  Iosco –Arenac District Library – Preschool Story time, Children and Teen Services and many other interesting information. 989-362-6056  Chamber of Commerce – For events within the area. 1-800-55-Tawas

12.  Sprinkler Lake Education Center  Math and Science Educational Learning Center. Offers programs for students, communities and educators.  1-989-354-3101  Michigan State University Extension – 4H  Head – 4 H lets children take the lead in thinking, learning, and problem solving.  Heart – 4 H helps children build strong relationships with peers and adults.  Hands – 4 H helps by allowing all hands on activities.  Health – 4 H promotes healthy choices to keep them physically and mentally strong.  1-989 - 362-3449

13.  Single and Working Parents  Family Village Community Center  Solo Support  The Working Parent’s Guide to Reading and Kids  The Positive Aspects of Step Parenting  10 percent of children are living in stepfamilies.  Stepfamilies: The Ultimate Challenge – If you are divorced and reconsidering remarrying, think of your children first.  What’s Your Step Parenting Style? As parents, try to create a positive relationship with your children.  http://www.migreatparents.org

14.  Baby Center Articles and Resources for Parents – http://www.babycenter.com  Parenthood Articles and Resources for Parents – http://www.parenthood.com  Family Education Articles and Resources for Parents – http://life.familyeducation.com  Nurturing Parenting Articles and Resources for Parents – http://www.nurturingparenting.com  Dealing with Empathy-Articles and Resources for Parents – http://www.nurturingparenting.com

15.  ADD / ADHD  www.chadd.org  Learning Disabilities  http://ldaofmichigan.org  www.ldonline.org  Physical Disabilities  www.ehow.com