of San Luis Obispo County
March 9, 2010
RESOURCES AND LINKS
Resources for Volunteers and Parents
LOCAL RESOURCES
Child Welfare Services (CWS) of SLO - If you are concerned that your Little is being abused or neglected, please contact BBBS immediately for help in making a CWS report, within 24 hours of the incident. Please use the number above only during weekends or when the BBBS office is closed. The
2-11 SLO Hotline - 24-Hour Crisis Management and Referral Services
San Luis Obispo Child Abuse Prevention Council (SLOCAP) - Resources and information on how to prevent child abuse.
Sexual Assault Recovery and Prevention Center (SARP) - Information on how to prevent and handle sexual assault
Teen Health Education Center-CAP Health Services - Health services for teens.
SLO American Red Cross - Information on how to prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies
SAFETY RESOURCES
Child Abuse, Neglect, and Sexual Abuse (American Academy of Pediatrics) - Information to help you recognize child abuse, neglect and sexual abuse. Tips on what you can do to prevent it from happening.
Drug and Alcohol Prevention (TheAntiDrug.com) - Advice, information and tips on how to approach children about drug use.
Internet Safety (MySpace) - Tips to help keep children safe on MySpace and other internet sites.
Internet Safety (netsmartz.org) - Tips to help keep children safe on internet sites.
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - A great resource for families regarding bullying.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - A resource on how to stop bullying!
Food Allergy Initiative - FAI’s goal is to fund research that seeks a cure; to improve diagnosis and treatment; and to keep patients safe through education and advocacy.
WORKING WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
ADD/ADHD at The National Institute of Mental Health - Offers definitions, information and insight into working with ADD/ADHD children.
Helping Children and Teens Cope (National Institute of Mental Health) - Offers easy to read information on children and adolescent mental health.
Relational Aggression - General information regarding relational aggression
Relational Aggression - Research regarding relational aggression
Relational Aggression - Resources for families dealing with relational aggression
FAMILY SUPPORT
Health (familydoctor.org) - Information on everything from Acne to ADHD to talking about sex.
Talking to Kids About Sex - The opinions in this video are not necessarily those of Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County.As usual, when discussing health matters or sensitive issues, a volunteer must discuss family values with the child's guardian.
Parenting Classes - Visit the new Parent Connection of San Luis Obispo County website! This has a list of current parenting classes and family resources available throughout the county!
HOMEWORK HELP
Homework Help (edHelper.com) - Offers homework help, educational activities, and information essential to getting children excited about school work.
FREE STUFF
FOR FUN
Arroyo Grande Community Hospital Classes - Great classes for Nutrition and kids!
AROUND THE COUNTY
Morro Bay Museum of Natural History
OTHER STUFF
FUN VIDEOS
Please visit Hotline for general information about countywide resources. Also, please visit the Search Institute for information on the 40 Developmental Assets.