Resources

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General Resources

• MO HealthNet for Pregnant Women, Unborn Children, and Newborns
• KanCare
• United Way 211

Breastfeeding Resources

• Breastfeeding Facts vs Myths
• Hechos y Mitos de la Lactancia Materna
• KC Area Breastfeeding Support
• La Leche League of Greater Kansas City
• Kansas WIC (Women, Infants and Children) Program
• Missouri WIC (Women, Infants and Children) Program
• Womens Health Breastfeeding
• Stanford University - Droplet

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Sexual Violence Resources

• Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault
• Keeping Your Child Safe Online

Safe Sleep Resources

• Safe Infant Sleep Checklist
• Safe Sleep for Your Baby
• ABC's of Safe Sleep - bilingual
• What items can baby sleep with?
• Educating Grandparents/Caregivers on Safe Sleep
• Should you sleep in the same bed as your baby?
• Safe Sleep Do's and Don'ts
• Keeping Baby Safe During Breastfeeding at Night
• Recomendaciones para la lactancia nocturna
• What Does A Safe Crib Look Like?
• Como debe verse una cuna segura
• Modeling Safe Sleep in Healthcare

Home Safety Resources

• Poison Control Hotline: (800) 222-1222
• A Parent's Guide to Child Safety
• Guia Para Padres Sobre La Seguridad Infantil

Immunization Resources

• Let's Get Real About Vaccines
• Flu Vaccine Recommendations (CDC)
• Talking About Vaccines with Dr. Paul Offit Dr. Offit, of the Vaccine Education Center, answers many common questions about vaccines for every age group.
• Vaccines Explained in 60 Seconds
• Julie Moise - A mother who tragically lost her young child to the flu.
• As Anti-Vax Movement Grows in Missouri, Families with Sick Children Fear For Their Lives
• "Vaccines Save Lives," from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
• Brooke's Book From Despair to Hope: Disease Prevention through Vaccines a book by Mary Anne Jackson, MD and Christopher Harrison, MD.
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Immunization Action Coalition
• Immunize Kansas Coalition
• Jackson County Public Health
• Johnson County Department of Health and Environment
• Kansas Department of Health and Environment
• Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
• National Meningitis Association
• Voices of Meningitis
• Wyandotte County Health Department

Safe Haven for Newborns Resources

• Safe Haven Helpline: Call 211 or 866-320-5764
• Safe Haven Poster for KS/MO
• Kansas City Safe Haven
• National Safe Haven Homepage
• Safe Haven KS-MO Presentation (ppt)

If you are a designated Safe Haven drop-off site (hospital, fire station, etc.) and need signage indicating so, please contact Nurture KC at info@nurturekc.org or 816-283-6242.

Tobacco Cessation Resources

• Tobacco Quit Line: 1-800-QUIT-NOW
• Missouri Tobacco Use Prevention
• Kansas Tobacco Use Prevention
• The Real Cost of Vaping
• SmokeFree.gov