Shaken Baby Syndrome - Other Places To Get Help

This Web site has facts about Shaken Baby Syndrome and ways for victims' family members to get support.

This Web site provides information from Dr. Harvey Karp about how to calm crying babies. You can also see excerpts from his book, The Happiest Baby on the Block: The New Way to Calm Crying and Help Your Newborn Baby Sleep Longer. And you can find out about related classes in your area.

The National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome is a worldwide organization that provides information to professionals and parents about recognizing and preventing this form of child abuse.

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.

The Child Welfare Information Gateway is a national resource for people seeking information on the prevention, identification, and treatment of child abuse and neglect, and related child welfare issues.

Child Welfare League of America is an association of more than 900 public and private nonprofit agencies that assist more than 3.5 million abused and neglected children and their families each year with a wide range of services. The Web site offers tips for parenting children of all ages.

Childhelp is a nonprofit agency that provides parenting advice, child abuse prevention, and basic information about the normal growth and development of children. In addition, Childhelp provides telephone numbers and information about how to report suspected or observed child abuse or neglect. Hotline counselors and referrals are available. The agency also supports abused children through abuse prevention programs, preschool programs (including Head Start), and community outreach. Other services include referrals to appropriate residential treatment facilities, child advocacy centers, group homes, and foster care.

The Children's Bureau is a part of the U.S. federal government within the Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families. The Children's Bureau works with state and local agencies to develop programs for protecting children and strengthening families. This includes preventing the abuse of children in troubled families, protecting children from abuse, and finding permanent placements for those who cannot safely return to their homes. The organization's Web site provides many links to information about how to report suspected child abuse and neglect, about laws and regulations regarding children and their care, and about other issues regarding child welfare.

The National Child Abuse Hotline provides 24-hour support for parents. It provides free information and advice, ranging from prevention of child abuse to basic information about the normal growth and development of children.

Parents Anonymous encourages all parents to ask for help early to effectively break the cycle of abuse. Parents Anonymous groups meet in local community centers, churches, schools, housing projects, shelters, and prisons.

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.

This organization provides information and materials to help prevent shaken baby syndrome and other forms of physical child abuse. It also provides information to increase positive parenting and child care. The SBS Prevention Plus "Never Shake A Baby" media campaign includes posters and a 7-minute video entitled "Crying... What Can I Do?" Your health professional or child protection agency may have these materials to share with you.

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 support services by phone and also printed materials.