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  • ’Different Needz’ Foundation Now Accepting Grant Applications
    The Different Needz Foundation announces that its 2013 grant application period is now open until March 15. The Foundation is accepting applications for monetary grants for individuals with disabilities, their families, and related organizations that are in need of medical services or equipment. Qualifying applications must be received no later than March 15. Grant applications are available at www.differentneedzfoundation.org, or call (216) 904-5151. The grant awards will be announced in May 2013. The Different Needz Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. HTML
    updated on 02/15/13
  • Summer Camp at Helping Hands Center in Columbus
    Summer CAMP at HHC is a great way to extend the important learning done throughout the school year in a fun and engaging camp format. (See flyer at: 2013 flyer) Many exciting activities are planned and each group participates in a unique blend of fun-themed related activities. There is a focus on continued academic development blended with socialization, play skills and making friends. Small group Music Therapy is included in the cost and will be scheduled during camp hours as will other regular therapies as the schedule permits.
    The camp is for ages 2 1/2 to 12. HTML
    updated on 02/15/13
  • Kasich Pledges $5M for Kids Mental Health Crisis Services
    01/09/2013: Kasich approved $5 million to develop crisis intervention programs for children with mental illnesses from the Office of Health Transformation's Innovation Fund. The administration created the fund to support special projects that match goals for care improvement and modernization, to be paid for with bonus money Ohio received for beating federal benchmarks under the Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act. PDF
    updated on 01/28/13
  • Children and Youth Mental Health Podcast
    Tracy Plouck, Dr. Ted Wymyslo, Stan Heffner and Orman Hall discuss the importance of Children's Mental Health Awareness. From April 2012. Streaming Audio
    updated on 12/18/12
  • Wear A Green Ribbon
    Green ribbon - Childrens mental health awarenessIt brings awareness to the needs of children with emotional and behavioral disorders and their families across the State of Ohio.

    Why Green?

    To Combat Stigma! In the 1800s the color green was used to brand people who were labeled “insane.” The children’s mental health community decided to continue using the color green, but with a completely different focus. Green signifies new life, new growth, and new beginnings. Therefore, we wear green ribbons to raise public awareness, better the lives of children with serious emotional disorders and show our support of these children and their families.

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    updated on 12/18/12
  • Attorney General Mike DeWine : Child Safety Press Conference
    12-10-2012. Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine releases findings on the condition of the child welfare and foster care system in Ohio. The findings come as a result of eight child safety summits held by the Attorney General that gave foster parents, former foster children, and representatives of children's services agencies the chance to speak about their perspectives.

    The Attorney General outlines several specific issues of concern that resulted from the summits. A plan of action to address those concerns, including the formation of a newly established foster care advisory group, is announced. Streaming Video
    updated on 12/18/12

  • 2012 Healthy Ohio Breastfeeding Friendly Award Winners
    The state of Ohio is committed to promoting and protecting a mother’s right to breastfeed her child for as long as she chooses, whether or not she returns to work. The Healthy Ohio Breastfeeding Friendly Awards program has two distinct awards. The Employer Award recognizes breastfeeding friendly employers that support their employees by “establishing and maintaining comprehensive, high-quality lactation support programs for their employees and working toward establishing paid maternity leave for all employed mothers”. The Business Award recognizes breastfeeding friendly businesses that create a supportive environment for their clients or customers who wish to breastfeed onsite. PDF
    updated on 12/18/12
  • ODH Immunization Update
    Key Words: varicella, tetanus, diptheria, pertussis, Tdap, booster, shot
    Description: Ohio Immunization Summary for Child Care, Head Start, Pre-School and School Attendance for the 2012-2013 school year. PDF
    updated on 12/18/12
  • 15-fold Increase in Inflatable Bouncer-Related Injuries Among Children
    Columbus, OH - 11/26/2012
    A new study by researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital examined pediatric injuries associated with inflatable bouncers, such as bounce houses and moonwalks. Researchers found that from 1995 to 2010 there was a 15-fold increase in the number of inflatable bouncer-related injuries that were treated in U.S. emergency departments among children younger than 18 years of age. In 2010 alone, more than 30 children per day, or about one child every 45 minutes, were treated in hospital emergency departments for injuries associated with inflatable bouncers. HTML
    updated on 11/26/12
  • Blacklegged Ticks Becoming More Prevalent in Ohio
    During hunting season, ticks can find their way back home to family and pets. People should familiarize themselves with the symptoms for Lyme disease by going to www.cdc.gov/lyme. Save the tick in a baggie and note the day of removal on a calendar. If an individual seeks medical attention, bring the tick and mention the known presence of Lyme disease infected ticks in Ohio. To learn more about ticks, visit http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/Default.aspx?tabid=23053. PDF
    updated on 11/26/12
  • There's A Better Way To Protect Against the Flu
    Flu Season 2012 video from Ohio Department of Health.

    Streaming Video
    updated on 11/26/12

  • Ohio Department of Job and Family Services is on Facebook
    Follow ODJFS on Facebook. HTML
    updated on 11/26/12
  • Ohio Department of Job and Family Services is on Twitter
    Follow ODJFS on Twitter: @OhioJFS

    Get up-to-the-minute tweets on various family topics such as Winter Coats and Car Seat Safety. HTML
    updated on 11/26/12

  • New Website: Early Childhood Ohio
    The Ohio Departments of Education, Job and Family Services, Health, Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities are pleased to announce the creation of a new early childhood website (www.earlychildhoodohio.org) that has been designed to be a central location for information regarding early childhood programs, updates and news. In addition to providing information about the system, there is a section on the website dedicated to updates on Early Learning Challenge Grant activities. HTML
    updated on 11/26/12
  • Infant Mortality Summit Registration Now Open
    Event: Turning up the Volume on Infant Mortality: Every Baby Matters!
    Time: Ohio’s First Infant Mortality Summit, November 28, registration starts 7:30 am
    Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center Terrace Ballrooms 4 and 5, 350 N. High St. Columbus 43215, just north of the Hyatt Regency high-rise hotel- far north end 2nd Floor

    Sponsor/Online Registration: Ohio Collaborative to Prevent Infant Mortality www.osma.org/events
    Purpose: To raise awareness about our infant death problem and educate/motivate Ohioans to work in their communities to save our babies.
    Every Baby Matters!

    Quickie Facts:

    • The infant mortality (IM) rate is the # of live-born babies who die before their first b-day per 1,000.
    • The IM rate is an important measure of how well a society cares for its women and babies, and the overall health of a society.
    • For 2010, Ohio’s rate is 7.7, essentially unimproved for over a decade; whites- 6.4, African Americans- 15.5, more than twice the rate for whites.
    • Ohio’s IM rate is higher than most states, ALL surrounding states, and the U.S. rate; The U.S. rate is higher than nearly all other industrial countries.
    • About 3 babies die each day in Ohio (about one baby dies every 8 hours).
    • Infant mortality/prematurity has been recognized as a major challenge by Ohio and the nation.
    • Other states and communities have dramatically reduced infant deaths by doing things differently and working together. We can too!
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    updated on 10/23/12
  • Social Media Effort to Help Families Get Healthier by Heading 'Back to the Kitchen'
    To help busy families find easy, practical ways to adopt healthier habits, Ohio State University Extension's family and consumer sciences program is launching a "Back to the Kitchen" social media campaign during the month of September. HTML
    updated on 08/27/12
  • West Nile Virus in Ohio Updates
    The easiest and best way to avoid WNV is to prevent mosquito bites.
    • When you are outdoors, use insect repellent containing an EPA-registered active ingredient. Follow the directions on the package.
    • Many mosquitoes are most active at dusk and dawn. Be sure to use insect repellent and wear long sleeves and pants at these times or consider staying indoors during these hours.
    • Make sure you have good screens on your windows and doors to keep mosquitoes out.
    • Get rid of mosquito breeding sites by emptying standing water from flower pots, buckets and barrels. Change the water in pet dishes and replace the water in bird baths weekly. Drill holes in tire swings so water drains out. Keep children's wading pools empty and on their sides when they aren't being used.
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    updated on 08/27/12
  • Healthy Fathers, Wealthy Families: Fatherhood Summit
    Columbus Urban League is partnering with ODJFS (through the Office of Child Support), the Ohio Commission on Fatherhood, and Ohio Means Jobs to offer a FREE Fatherhood Summit on Saturday, June 30th from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at Columbus State Community College. The summit is preceded by a FREE family night at COSI on Friday, June 29th from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm where Fatherhood ambassadors will distribute free passes at the door.

    A FREE continental breakfast and luncheon will be provided to those who register. Capacity is limited. People can register with a smart phone by scanning the bar code on the flyer, on-line at http://www.123signup.com/2012Fatherhood, or by phone at (614) 457-4338.

    The summit will provide information about free financial services offered through Ohio's Building Assets for Fathers and Families (BAFF) program and include:

    • Job Search: Search Ohio Means Jobs online database
    • Child Support Case Review: Meet with Franklin County Child Support
    • Resource Fair: Over 20 community organizations and businesses
    • Workshops: Financial Education, Child Support, Fatherhood and more
    • Free Breakfast and Luncheon with Inspirational Speakers: Mayor Coleman, ODJFS Director Colbert, OSU Father-Athletes Scoonie Penn and Lawrence Funderburke
    • The Sacred Bond: Richard & Darren Lundy – Describe their relationship as Father & Son
    • Fatherhood Awards: Hear exemplary Dads in our Community
    • FREE Night at COSI (Parking $5)!- Friday, June 29, 2012
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    updated on 06/27/12
  • Ohio State Involved in Gates Foundation's $8M Grant for Childhood Malnutrition
    Keywords: malnutrition, infants, children

    WOOSTER, Ohio -- An $8.3 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will fund an international team of scientists focused on finding new ways to diagnose, treat and prevent a critical global health problem: malnutrition in infants and children. Linda Saif, a Distinguished University Professor at Ohio State University's Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC), is involved in the research, which will be led by Jeffrey I. Gordon, M.D., at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. The project seeks to discover novel dietary and microbial therapeutics that can be targeted to infants and children living in countries with rampant malnutrition.

    Writer:
    Mauricio Espinoza, espinoza.15@osu.edu, 330-202-3550 HTML
    updated on 05/15/12

  • Free Education Classes for Parents of Young Children with Special Needs
    One-hour classes taught by professors at The Ohio State University Nisonger Center for parents of young children with special needs.

    May 15, 2012: “Potty Training”
    Dr. Andrea Witwer – Clinical Assistant Professor, Psychiatry; Adjunct Assistant Professor, Psychologist, Nisonger Center HTML
    updated on 05/01/12

  • ID R Kids For Safety
    OH Dept of Public Safety Initiative: Once a child has a state ID issued, law enforcement has instant access to a photo and description, should a child go missing. Optional ‘Next of Kin’ information may also be added to our database, allowing a parent to be notified quickly should a child be seriously injured. Our state IDs ensure that a child’s photo, description, and contact information are available to law enforcement when it matters most. HTML
    updated on 09/01/11
  • Recall: Child non-slip bathtub mats
    Recall: Child non-slip bathtub mats don't stick to tub surface. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled 8,000 Prime-Line bathtub non-slip pads because some pads do not stick to the bathtub surface, which could cause a child using the non-slip mat to fall. HTML
    updated on 09/01/11
  • Recall: Child safety latches and outlet covers
    Recall: Child safety latches and outlet covers, screws can loosen or break. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled 37,000 Prime-Line child safety draw and cabinet latches and outlet covers because the screws on both products can become loose or break. If this occurs, children can gain access to electrical outlets and hazardous products intended to be off limits. These products were sold under the brand name Child Safe. HTML
    updated on 09/01/11
  • Analyses of the Impact of Ohio's Smoke-Free Workplace Act
    The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) released a collection of five reports on Sept. 1, 2011 that analyzed the health, behavioral and economic impacts of the statewide smoking ban. HTML
    updated on 09/01/11
  • Healthy and Happy Back to School
    Studies have shown academic success is strongly linked to students’ health. Hunger, chronic illness and physical and emotional abuse can lead to poor performance in schools. Children who adopt healthy behaviors now can decrease their risk of developing chronic disease in the future. Eating nutritiously, engaging in physical activity and choosing not to use tobacco are lifestyle choices that affect both current and future health. HTML
    updated on 09/01/11
  • The New Food Icon: MyPlate
    The Department of Agriculture introduces the new food icon, MyPlate, to replace the MyPyramid image as the government's primary food group symbol. An easy-to-understand visual cue to help consumers adopt healthy eating habits, MyPlate is consistent with the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. ChooseMyPlate.gov Streaming Video
    updated on 07/20/11
  • Family Chat listserv
    As a result of the Futures recommendations and the Empowering People implementation team, we (Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities) created a discussion listserv to encourage communication for families in supporting other families. HTML
    updated on 12/18/12
  • The State of Preschool 2010
    The National Institute on Early Education Research has released “The State of Preschool 2010." This report is the eighth in a series of annual reports profiling state-funded prekindergarten programs in the United States. This latest Yearbook presents data on state-funded prekindergarten during the 2009-2010 school year and examines three key features of each state pre-K initiative: access, quality standards, and resources. HTML
    updated on 12/18/12
  • Just In Time Parenting eNewsletters
    Free parenting eNewsletters are written by parenting experts (who are parents themselves!). They are designed so that information that's relevant to your child is automatically delivered to you just in time!. HTML
    updated on 07/07/11
  • 2011 Breastfeeding Friendly Employer Award--Apply by July 27
    Purpose of Healthy Ohio Breastfeeding Friendly Employer Award: The state of Ohio is committed to promoting and protecting a mother’s right to breastfeed her child for as long as she chooses, whether or not she returns to work. Doctors recommend exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months after birth for the optimal health of a mother and her child. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) requires employers to provide “a reasonable break time for an employee to express breast milk for up to 1 year after the child’s birth” and “a place, other than a bathroom, that is shielded from view and free from intrusion from coworkers and the public, which may be used by nursing employees??” The Surgeon General calls for “a society-wide approach to support mothers and babies who are breastfeeding??”?? Employers can participate by “establishing and maintaining comprehensive, high-quality lactation support programs for their employees and working toward establishing paid maternity leave for all employed mothers.” If you feel you provide an exemplary lactation support program, the Ohio Department of Health would like to acknowledge your efforts. The Ohio Department of Health would like to acknowledge the assistance of the Ohio Lactation Consultant Association and other breastfeeding advocates around the state in developing this award. PDF
    updated on 07/07/11
  • All-Day Every-Day Kindergarten Waiver for State Fiscal Years 2012 and 2013
    With the recent passage of Am. Sub. HB 30, waivers are no longer required for state fiscal years 2012 or 2013. Am. Sub. HB 30 specifies that beginning in fiscal year 2012, 1) school districts may operate all-day kindergarten or extended kindergarten, but school districts are no longer required to provide all-day kindergarten to all students and 2) school districts that did not receive poverty-based assistance for all-day kindergarten in fiscal year 2009 may charge tuition or fees for students enrolled in all-day kindergarten. However, if a district charges fees or tuition for all-day kindergarten, the district shall develop a sliding fee scale based on family incomes. HTML
    updated on 07/07/11
  • New Crib Standards for Child Care Providers
    •June 28, 2011 - No one can manufacture, sell, or resell non-compliant cribs. Beginning December 28, 2012, any crib provided by child care facilities and family child care homes must meet new and improved federal safety standards. The new standards take effect for manufacturers, retailers, importers and distributors on June 28, 2011, addressing deadly hazards previously seen with traditional drop-side rails, requiring more durable hardware and parts and mandating more rigorous testing. PDF
    updated on 06/01/11
  • I Am Moving, I Am Learning Training
    I Am Moving, I Am Learning Training 6-14-2011 to 6-16-2011 This innovative, research-based project is designed to support the Head Start Child Development and Early Learning Framework while inspiring educators, children and families to make movement and healthy meals part of their daily lives. Columbus, OH All day event, Free, open to Parents and Parent Leaders Theme: Healthy Life Styles Hosted by Pal-Tech Registration Contact: Angella Brown Phone: 703-908-8869 Email: abrown@pal-tech.com This innovative, research-based project is designed to support the Head Start Child Development and Early Learning Framework while inspiring educators, children and families to make movement and healthy meals part of their daily lives. IMIL training provides grantees with the following: • Strategies and resources for infusing quality physical movement, active play and healthy nutrition messages into daily classroom routines; and • Strategies to promote moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and healthy nutrition messages to parents/caregivers. The Office of Head Start strongly encourages Head Start and Early Head Start grantees that have not been trained in IMIL to participate. There is no registration fee and participants receive over $100 in training materials. Grantees are responsible for their own travel and per diem costs. The trainings are three full days and participants are expected to stay through the closing session which ends at 5:45 p.m. on the last day. Please see below for a list of scheduled trainings. Registration will open approximately 30 days prior to each training session and will, initially, be limited to grantees that have not previously been trained. After the first registration close date, if there is still space available, previously trained grantees may register.
    updated on 06/01/11
  • Ohio consolidates Northcoast psychiatric hospitals
    By July 1, 2011, the Ohio Department of Mental Health will close its Cleveland campus of Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare and expand inpatient capacity at its Northfield campus located 15 miles away in Summit County. The decision to act now was made due to the age and condition of the Cleveland building. This consolidation will benefit the department with long-term cost savings in maintenance and overhead. Access to quality care in Northeast Ohio will not be diminished. PDF
    updated on 06/01/11
  • CPSC RECALL: Generation 2 Worldwide "SafetyCraft" Brand Drop-Side Cribs Pose Risks of Strangulation, Suffocation
    "SafetyCraft" brand full-size and portable drop-side cribs manufactured or distributed by Generation 2 Worldwide of Dothan, Alabama, contain hardware that can fail and place infants and toddlers at risk of strangulation and suffocation. CPSC staff urges parents and caregivers to stop using these cribs immediately and find an alternative, safe sleeping environment for their baby. Do not attempt to fix these cribs. HTML
    updated on 03/21/11
  • Seven Manufacturers Announce Recalls to Repair Cribs to Address Entrapment, Suffocation, and Fall Hazards
    Key Words: Childcraft, Delta, Evenflo, Jardine, LaJobi, Million Dollar Baby, Simmons
    Description: Several crib manufacturers are recalling drop-side cribs due to several safety hazards. Do not attempt to fix these with homemade remedies. HTML
    updated on 06/24/10
  • Blacksmith Brands Announces Nationwide Voluntary Recall Of Four PediaCare Children's Products
    Key Words: medicine
    Description: Although no sicknesses have been reported, four PediaCare products are being recalled as a precautionary measure. Check out the website for specific UPCs. HTML
    updated on 06/02/10
  • Step2® Recalls to Repair Riding Toys Due to Risk of Injury
    Key Words: walk, car, push
    Description: The handle can detach from the buggy, posing risk of injury to the child. HTML
    updated on 05/12/10
  • C&T International/Sorelle Recalls Cribs Due to Strangulation and Suffocation Hazards
    Key Words: trap, mattress, safety
    Description: About 170,000 drop-side cribs are being recalled due to strangulation or suffocation when the hardware fails. HTML
    updated on 05/07/10
  • McNeil Product Recall
    Key Words: cold, medicine, allergies
    Description: Many Children's Tylenol, Motrin, Zyrtec, and Benadryl products being voluntarily recalled. HTML
    updated on 05/04/10
  • Gap Recalls Baby Swimsuits Due to Strangulation Hazard
    Key Words: O-ring, summer, pool, bathing
    Description: Gap recalls halter swimsuits due to risk of strangulation. HTML
    updated on 05/03/10
  • Graco-Branded Drop Side Cribs Made by LaJobi Recalled Due to Entrapment and Suffocation Hazards
    Key Words: drop-side
    Description: 217,000 Graco-branded cribs are being recalled due to hardware failure. HTML
    updated on 04/29/10
  • Simplicity Cribs Recalled by Retailers; Mattress-Support Collapse Can Cause Suffocation and Strangulation
    Key Words: SFCA, Inc., drop-side
    Description: Simplicity cribs are being recalled due to reports of the mattress-frame bending and trapping children. HTML
    updated on 04/29/10
  • ODH Announces New Effort to Improve Infant Immunization Rates
    Key Words: life expectancy, health, shots, vaccine, urban
    Description: The Ohio Department of Health has announced plans to release $330,000 in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act 2009 (ARRA) funding to raise immunization rates among infants and toddlers residing in Ohio's metropolitan areas. PDF
    updated on 12/18/12
  • Gund Recalls to Replace Baby Books Due to Choking Hazard
    Key Words: paperboard
    Description: Around 15,000 Gund books are being recalled because the Styrofoam can detach, causing a choking hazard for babies. HTML
    updated on 04/07/10
  • Evenflo Recalls Top-of-Stair Plus Wood Gates Due to Fall Hazard
    Key Words: stairs, hazard
    Description: 150,000 Evenflo gates are being recalled because slats detach, putting children at risk for falling down the stairs. HTML
    updated on 03/29/10
  • Infantino Recalls to Replace SlingRider Baby Slings; Three Infant Deaths Reported
    Key Words: suffocate, risk, hazard
    Description: One million of these "SlingRiders" were sold at various retailers including Walmart and Babies "R" Us between 2003 and 2010. If you have one of the affected models, immediately stop use and follow the instructions to have it replaced. HTML
    updated on 03/24/10
  • Graco 2010 Harmony Highchair Recall
    Key Words: crib, sleep, back, Kicks Count, grief, support
    Description: Graco is recalling 1.2 million high chairs sold in the United States and 35,000 sold in Canada. The front legs can become unstable or break unexpectedly. For information on the model numbers affected and steps to repair the chairs, visit Graco's website. HTML
    updated on 03/19/10
  • Holiday-Themed Bracelet Recall
    Key Words: bite size, choke
    Description: Dollar and discount stores sold the bracelets between 2006 and 2009. The bracelets have a high cadmium level and should be thrown out. This page will show you what the affected bracelets look like. HTML
    updated on 03/17/10
  • Infant Deaths Prompt CPSC Warning About Sling Carriers for Babies
    Key Words: nursing, premature, low birth weight
    Description:Infants put in slings are at risk of suffocating if carried improperly. The article includes pictures of the proper and improper ways of carrying the baby in a sling. HTML
    updated on 03/12/10
  • Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds by Meijer
    Key Words: window
    Description: Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds are being recalled because of a choking hazard they pose to children. These blinds were sold at Meijer between 2004 and 2009. HTML
    updated on 03/03/10
  • Children's Greeting Cards with Bracelets Recalled Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
    Key Words: butterfly, toy
    Description: The cards, sold in Papyrus stores from 2004 to 2009, come with painted bracelets. The paint on the bracelets has lead levels exceeding federal standards. HTML
    updated on 02/10/10
  • Children's Toy Jewelry Sets Recalled by Playmates Toys; Charms Violate the Total Lead Standard
    Key Words: Disney, fairies, fairy
    Description: This recall affects Tiny Tink and Friends Children's Toy Jewelry Sets sold nationwide. HTML
    updated on 02/10/10
  • Dollar General Recalls Toy Guns Due to Choking Hazard
    Key Words: SWAT, Special Forces
    Description:Two sets of toy guns sold in 35 states last year are being recalled due to parts breaking off and becoming a choking hazard. HTML
    updated on 02/10/10
  • FAF Inc. Recalls Children's Necklaces Sold Exclusively at Walmart Stores Due to High Levels of Cadmium
    Key Words: play, toy
    Description: The recalled jewelry is shaped as a metal crown or frog pendant on a metal link chain necklace in a crown hinged box. The packaging has the words "The Princess and the Frog" on it. HTML
    updated on 02/17/10
  • Generation 2 Worldwide and ChildESIGNS Drop Side Crib Brands Recalled; Three Infant Deaths Reported
    Key Words: mattress, plastic hardware
    Description: This news release outlines which models are affected and what to do if you own one. It also specifies why the product is being recalled. HTML
    updated on 02/17/10
  • Graco Stroller Recall
    Key Words: hinge, canopy
    Description: This news release outlines which Graco strollers are affected and what the specific problem is with them. HTML
    updated on 02/10/10
  • Regal Lager Announces Recall to Repair CYBEX Strollers; Risk of Fingertip Amputation and Laceration Hazards
    Key Words:repair
    Description: The stroller's hinge mechanism poses a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the consumer is unfolding/opening the stroller. The strollers were sold nationwide. HTML
    updated on 02/17/10
  • Ohio's Child Passenger Safety Law
    Key Words: child restraint, car safety
    Description: Effective Oct. 7, 2009, children younger than 8, unless they are at least 4 feet 9 inches tall are required to use a booster seat. This news release details the law. HTML
    updated on 12/18/12
  • Two Additional Infant Deaths Prompt Re-announcement of Simplicity Close-Sleeper/Bedside Sleeper Bassinets
    Key Words: recall, crib, bassinet
    Description: This article includes a description of the bassinets recalled because of a faulty design and listing of where you can return it if you have the recalled model. HTML
    updated on 02/03/10
  • 2001 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine and Pregnant Women
    Key Words: H1N1, swine, flu
    Description: This article answers questions pregnant women might have about the H1N1 vaccine. HTML
    updated on 09/28/09
  • Action Steps for Parents if School is Dismissed or Children are Sick and Must Stay Home
    Key Words: H1N1, swine
    Description: This article gives parents steps to take if their child is sick or if school is dismissed because of the flu. HTML
    updated on 09/28/09
  • Sign Up for OCCRRA's Parent Central News and Online Community
    Key Words: child care, top ten, daycare, day care
    Description: The Ohio Family Care Workgroup's "Top Ten" tips for parents choosing child care in Ohio. HTML
    updated on 04/11/07
  • Ohio's FASD Initiative to Address Risks Associated with Alochol Use During Pregnancy
    "The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) now provides mandatory screenings for newborn infants for 32 disorders. Cystic Fibrosis (CF) and Carnitine Uptake Defect (CUD) were added last year. PDF - 156kB
    updated on 04/11/07
  • Ohio's Newborn Screening Program Adds Cystic Fibrosis and Carnitine Uptake Defect
    "Parent Central is a source of information and resources related to children and families. PDF - 23 KB
    updated on 04/11/07