IMPORTANT LINKS

You know, we are here for you, to answer questions about your child’s health and address concerns related to behavior and development. We are happy to provide you with the following links and phone numbers for your convenience.Please “bookmark” this page for future reference.

Medical Emergencies: 911

Poison Control: 800.222.1222 or 800.282.3171

Florida’s Poison Control Centers: http://floridapoisoncontrol.org

Child Abuse Hotline: 800.962.2873

American Academy of Pediatrics: http://aap.org

Center for Disease Control: http://cdc.gov

Quack Watch: Quackwatch.org

Local Pediatric Services:

Child Find: 561.434.7337
Child Find provides screening and evaluations for children who have or are at risk for developing disabilities. Their services are free for children from birth to age 21, who are enrolled in a school program. They provide services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (“IDEA”).

Early Steps: 561.881.7337
Florida’s early intervention program, Early Steps provides services to families with infants and toddlers with special needs from birth to 36 months old.

Florida Kid Care: 888.540.5437
Low-cost health insurance for children based on income and family size.

Office of Vital Statistics (Birth and death certificates): 561.514.5320

Breastfeeding Coalition of Palm Beach County: 561.655.6953

La Leche League: 561.588.5039

WIC Administration: 561.840.0167
Breastfeeding Coordinator, IBCLC

WIC Special Supplemental Nutrition: 561.746.0782