This website contains information, resources and tools about programs to strengthen parent professional partnerships. The NCFPP believes that strengthening the role of families as partners in the delivery of health care to their children is a critical first step in improving the quality of care for children with special health care needs.
Michigan Alliance for Families proudly presents our webinar series! A webinar is an online presentation you can attend without having to leave your home or office. It’s an opportunity to hear an expert speak for about an hour on a topic that interests you.
Home Lead Prevention tips from the Center for Disease Control regarding drinking water. Includes a link specifically for Flint, MI.
The Office of Recipients Rights protects the rights of any individuals who receive public mental health services in the State of Michigan. This website contains links in English, Spanish and Arabic, which explain the rights of recipients of mental health services, and the complaint process.
Youth Sucide Prevention Toolkit for Parents developed by the Oakland County Youth Suicide Prevention Task Force.
As a parent, you know your child best. If your child is not meeting the milestones for his or her age, or if you think there could be a problem with the way your child plays, learns, speaks, acts, and moves talk to your child’s doctor and share your concerns. Don’t wait. Use this fact sheet for more information on how to help your child.
Spanish: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/pdf/help_pdfs/cdc_helpchild_combined.pdf
The National Center for Family Professional Partnerships provides this information for parents on how to partner effectively with your child’s provider. Tips include preparing for an office visit, talking with your child’s provider and learning more following the appointment.
An interactive map of community mental health care providers in Michigan provides you with phone numbers for access to local service providers.
Use this website to learn more about physical developmental delays for children ages 5 and under. The information is meant to help you start a conversation with your child’s pediatrician.
Spanish: https://www.healthychildren.org/spanish/motordelay/paginas/default.aspx
If you’re concerned that your child might be at risk for lead poisoning, talk with your doctor. It’s important to get your child tested for lead poisoning, as many other illnesses can cause these same symptoms. Your doctor may recommend a blood test that will help to make (or rule out) a diagnosis of lead poisoning.