WHO CAN I TALK TO IN MY COMMUNITY ABOUT SBS?

Local hospitals, health departments and your physician can supply information on SBS. Check to see if there is a child abuse prevention center in your area. Many of these locations have materials available for parents on tips to prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome.

If you are interested in helping share the message, check to see if opportunities exist in your area. Education of parents, day care providers, youth groups and church groups are needed in almost all communities. Again, check with the above agencies to see if you can assist them.

You can also get information and ideas from the National Information, Support and Referral Service on Shaken Baby Syndrome. capcente@ix.netcom.com, by calling 1-888-273-007, faxing 1-801-393-7019 or by writing to the Child Abuse Prevention Center, 2955 Harrison Blvd., # 102, Ogden, UT, 84403.

For parents and family members of SBS survivors or victims - is there a resource person to talk with who has been through this?

Yes. The Shaken Baby Alliance is a network of parents who are willing to discuss their frustrations, their circumstances and to offer advice and support. There are several ways to contact them. By E-mail at 0003903Aainnail.net. The mailing address of the Shaken Baby Alliance is P.O. Box 150734, Ft. Worth, TX 76108.

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