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For Child Care Providers

The following information is provided as a resource for child care providers in the community.

• Advise Letters to Inform Parents About Infectious Diseases
• Sample Policies & Procedures for Child Care Centers or Homes
• Parent Education Materials
• Nutrition & Physical Activity
• Laws & Regulations Affecting Child Care
• Local Agency Resources

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Local Resources at the Sonoma County Department of Health Services

Maternal Child Health Information and Referral: 800-427-8982
Referrals for family planning, pregnancy care, child health care, and WIC.

Healthy Kids Sonoma County: 800-427-8982
For resources and referrals call: To help Sonoma County children access medical and dental insurance at low or no cost.

Disease Control and Prevention: 707-565-4567
Includes links to immunization information and communicable disease resources.

Child Health and Disability Prevention Program (CHDP): 707-565-4460 or 800-427-8982 Offers complete health exams (including vision and hearing tests) free of charge to income-eligible to children under age 21.

Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program: 707-565-6547
Information on home inspection, testing your environment for lead, suggestions for reducing lead in your environment, and where to get your child tested for lead.

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Related Links

California Child Care Health Program 1-800-333-3212
Source: University of California San Francisco School of Nursing. Provides a wealth of resources which you may download free or order for a small charge. Materials are designed to be distributed and used in a variety of settings by both professionals and families to achieve healthy and safe practices in child care settings.

California Poison Control Action Line: 1-800-222-1222
Statewide provider of immediate, free and expert treatment advice and assistance over the telephone in case of exposure to poisonous, hazardous or toxic substances.

National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care and Early Education
Includes advice to help improve the quality and safety of your program.

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