Health Resources

The AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS (AAP) is an organization of 60,000 pediatricians committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.

The DIVISION FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD (DEC), a division of the Council for Exceptional Children, is for people who work with or on behalf of children with special needs, birth through age eight, and their families.

The FAMILIES AND ADVOCATES PARTNERSHIP FOR EDUCATION (FAPE) project is a partnership that links families, advocates, and self-advocates to information about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

The Mississippi SIDS Alliance, Inc. provides support services to families who are or may be touched by the tragedy of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. The Alliance also provides training and education on SIDS and Safe Sleep environment to professionals, low socioeconomic communities/individuals, and to the disadvantaged high-risk populations. The Mississippi SIDS Alliance also supports research to help find a cure for this devastating syndrome. 

For additional Information, contact Cathy Files, Executive Director at cathyfiles@gmail.com, or Leslie Threadgill, Director of Programs at lesliethreadgill@bellsouth.net.

The Sesame Workshop website contains information on health and wellness and other topics related to children.

This document contains a listing of State Resources, Support Organizations, and Advocacy Groups.