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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
Fragile X Research Foundation FRAXA's mission is to accelerate progress toward effective treatments and ultimately a cure for Fragile X, by directly funding the most promising research. FRAXA also supports families affected by Fragile X and raises awareness of this important but virtually unknown disease. FRAXA was founded in 1994 by three parents of children with Fragile X to support scientific research aimed at finding a treatment and a cure for Fragile X. Fragile X research is drastically underfunded, considering its high prevalence, prospects for a cure, and the promise that this research holds for advancing understanding of other disorders like autism, Alzheimer's disease, and X-linked special needs. FRAXA funds grants and fellowships at universities all over the world. We have funded more than $15 million dollars in top-notch science. FRAXA's management expenses have always been just 3% or less of income, as we have just one full-time staff, three part time staff, and hundreds of volunteer parents. Since FRAXA was founded, the Fragile X field has grown tremendously, due in large part to our grass-roots efforts. Website
FREE Lead-Safe Toolkit The new Lead-Safe Toolkit for Home-Based Child Care can help family child care providers reduce lead hazards. Lead can be found in water, paint, soil, dust, and commonly found consumer products. The FREE Toolkit offers a range of resources including a poster and worksheets that provide easy-to-follow steps for finding out if lead hazards exist within a family childcare home and what to do to reduce exposures. Website
Free Online Training Module from American Academy of Pediatrics Influenza Prevention and Control This education module focuses on influenza prevention and control strategies for staff and others who work in Head Start and other early education and child care programs. Website
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Newborn Hearing, Screening and Testing This site offers a FAQ sheet with information on when an infant should be screened for hearing loss, what happens if an infant does not pass the hearing screening, how to find resources for infants with hearing loss, what false positives are, what an Auditory Brainstem Response test is, what an Otoacoustic Emissions is, and general information about infant hearing. Website
Gastrostomy Tubes Information about gastronomy tubes and special considerations for the children who use g-tubes in an early education setting.   Tipsheet
Genetic Alliance Founded in 1986 as the Alliance for Genetic Support Groups, Genetic Alliance has become the world's leading nonprofit health advocacy organization committed to transforming health through genetics. Our open network connects members of parent and family groups, community organizations, disease-specific advocacy organizations, professional societies, educational institutions, corporations, and government agencies to create novel partnerships. We actively engage in improving access to information for individuals, families and communities, while supporting the translation of research into services. We promote an environment of openness centered on the health of individuals, families, and communities. Openness forms both the process and product for Genetic Alliance. Website
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