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General Health Information for Parents

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ADD/ADHD

Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) (National Resource Center on ADHD)

Adolescent Health

GIRLology
LARC4CO (Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives)

Alcohol and Substance Use

Tobacco

Marijuana

Perinatal Substance Use

Autism

Child Abuse and Foster Care

Children With Disabilities

Climate Action

Development

Early Literacy

General

Reach Out and Read (Colorado)
Reach Out and Read (National)

Dyslexia

Genetic Disorders

Hearing

Immunization

Infectious Disease

Mental and Behavioral Health

Newborn Care

Nutrition

General

United States Department of Agriculture: Nutrition.gov

Food insecurity

Obesity

Oral Health

Safety

General

Drowning

AAP: Drowning Prevention

Passenger Safety

CO Child Restraint Requirements
CO Child Passenger Safety Law (CO Department of Transportation)
Car Seats Colorado (CO Department of Transportation)

Poisoning

Vision

A Shared Vision

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Immigrant, Refugee, & Newcomer Support Resources

Colorado Specific: Immigrant, Refugee, & Newcomers Support Resources

2-1-1 Colorado: – 2-1-1 Colorado has created a comprehensive immigration resource map
Arrival App – Provides information and resources for immigrants in Colorado
Colorado Center on Law and Policy – Immigration Resources 2025
Colorado Crisis Services – Offers walk-in, phone, online, and text crisis support, along with referrals
Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition Ice Resistance (CIRC) – Advocacy and support for immigrants facing Immigrations and Customs Enforcement
Colorado Refugee Services Program – Assists refugees with resettlement, medical screenings, and social services
Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network – Provides free immigration legal and social services to immigrant children and to adults in immigration detention
Denver.gov immigrant toolkit – Local government resources for immigrants and refugees
Family Resource Toolkit – Google Docs – Denver Public Schools resource toolkit for immigrant families.

Healthcare Resources

AAP Immigrant Toolkit – Practical guidance for pediatricians addressing immigrant child health concerns
Ask Where – Guidance on asking about a child’s place of birth for clinical decision-making
CareRef – A web-based tool for screening and medical decision-making for newcomers

Behavioral Health & Trauma Resources

I Matter – Free mental health services for individuals 18 and younger (or 21 and younger for those receiving special education)
International Rescue Committee (IRC) – Survivor Wellness Center – Trauma-informed services for torture survivors
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network– Resources on trauma-informed care for children impacted by stress and displacement

Creating Safe Spaces for Immigrants in Healthcare Settings

AAP’s Supporting Immigrant Families – Practical tips for supporting immigrant families in clinical settings
CTAN Resources for Protecting Locations from Immigration Enforcement – Guidelines for healthcare facilities
Know Your Right (KYR) app – Reads rights out loud and immediately contacts emergency contacts when needed
NILC Know Your Rights: Health Care Providers and Immigration Enforcement– How to prepare and respond to enforcement actions
Welcoming and Protecting Immigrants in Healthcare Settings – Steps to create safe healthcare environments

Addressing Fear & Stress in Families and Children

Center for Child Stress & Health – Talking to Children About Deportation – Communication strategies for discussing immigration fears
Healing and Resilience: An Activity Book for Latino Children Impacted by Deportation – Support tool for children coping with immigration stress.
Love and Monsters in Sofia’s Life – A storybook resource for children affected by immigration concerns
National Child Traumatic Stress Network – Guiding Caregivers on Deportation Conversations – Caregiver guide on discussing deportation with children

+ Special Topic: Congenital CMV Infection

+ Special Topic: Resources for Providers Caring for Families and Infants Affected by Substance Use

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