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Fernside Center for Grieving Children Fernside, established in 1986, as the nation's second oldest children's grief center, remains today a national leader in providing grief support services and outreach and education to the community and families. An affiliate of Hospice of Cincinnati, Fernside services compliment Hospice of Cincinnati's comprehensive bereavement program by addressing the unique needs of children. Website
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) nder the previously funded FASD Center for Excellence, SAMHSA developed a number of publications and resources that continue to be available. The following are intended to assist people affected by FASD and their families, state and local agency administrators, and service providers. Website
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Diagonstic and Prevention Network The Washington State Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Diagnostic & Prevention Network (FAS DPN) is a network of five WA State community-based clinics linked by the core clinical/research/training clinic at the Center on Human Development and Disability at the University of Washington in Seattle, WA. The network was established through Washington State Senate Bill 5688 and support from the CDC, March of Dimes, Chavez Memorial Fund, and WA State Department of Social and Health Services Division of Alcohol and Substance Abuse. Each clinic in the network uses the same interdisciplinary approach to diagnosis and the same systematic diagnostic method-the 4-Digit Diagnostic Code. The mission of the FAS DPN is primary and secondary prevention of FAS through screening, diagnosis, intervention, training, education, and research. Website
Fire Safety in Child Care: Special Considerations for Children with Disabilities Fire safety in child care programs involves awareness, education, practice, and making accommodations. Knowledge of each child’s individual needs is essential to ensuring their safety in the event of a fire evacuation. With a few adaptions in place, intentional fire safety is the most effective way to reduce risks of fire for individuals with disabilities. Tipsheet
First Things First: Parent Kit From the day a child is born, the care, attention, love and support they experience lays the foundation for their future. This digital Parent Kit is here to help you meet the challenges of being a parent and do your best in supporting the healthy development of your baby, toddler or preschooler. You'll find information and resources on child development, health and safety, quality child care and school readiness. Website
Food Allergies Signs and symptoms of the most common food allergies in young children and strategies to prevent exposure. Tipsheet
Fostering Resilience in Families Coping with Depression Research on children at Head Start age or older whose families face adversities, including depression, has shown that many children do surprisingly well. The word resilience has been used to describe the qualities of these children. Identifying strengths and building on resources are ways of fostering resilience and two of the principle goals of Head Start. Document
Foundation for Fighting Blindness The urgent mission of the Foundation Fighting Blindness is to drive the research that will provide preventions, treatments and cures for people affected by retinitis pigmentosa, age-related macular degeneration, Usher syndrome and the entire spectrum of retinal degenerative diseases. A cure is in sight and you can help us reach it. Website
Foundation for Prader-Willi Research The mission of FPWR is to eliminate the challenges of Prader-Willi syndrome through the advancement of research. High-quality research will lead to more effective treatments and an eventual cure for this disorder. By working together, we intend to free our loved ones from the burdens of PWS, allowing them to lead full and independent lives. Website
Four Important Things to Know About the Transition to School The March 2015 newsletter from the Harvard Family Research Project offers resources to support the process of transition to school. Research shows that children from homes with increased social and economic risk benefit the most from activities that support smooth transitions; yet these are the children least likely to receive them. Features in the newsletter offer both the evidence-base supporting the importance of the transition to school and profiles of programs that are working to support equitable and effective transitions for children and families. Document
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