Chicago Baby - Fall 2008 - (Page 48) RESOURCES find personal support in your area by visiting the Web site. The support line is available 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday by calling (800) 525-3243. March of Dimes 111 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 2200, Chicago (312) 435-4007 marchofdimes.com/Illinois tion and advocacy. The 10 Chicago area and Northwest Indiana chapters offer evening meetings with topical discussions and/or guest speakers, social gatherings, playgroups and skillbuilding volunteer opportunities. Call or visit the Web site for a group in your area. Dedicated to improving the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. The agency provides support, resources and other help. Check the Web site for more Illinois offices. National Organization of Mothers of Twins Clubs Inc. 2000 Mallory Lane, Suite 130-600, Franklin, Tenn. (877) 540-2200 or (248) 231-4480 nomotc.org MISS Foundation (630) 582-0874 missfoundation.org A nonprofit, volunteer-based organization providing crisis support and long-term aid to families after the death of a child from any cause. MISS also participates in legislative and advocacy issues, community engagement and volunteerism and education opportunities. Call or visit the Web site for meeting locations and times. This national organization has member clubs throughout the Chicago area and Northwest Indiana that hold monthly meetings. They also provide a network of support, information on parenting multiples and social events. Many also sponsor clothing and equipment sales. Call or check the Web site for the nearest club. Giancarlo, 1, Wood Dale Sertoma Speech and Hearing Center 10409 S. Roberts Road, Palos Hills (708) 599-9500 sertomacenter.org National Women’s Health Information Center (800) 994-9662, TDD (888) 220-5446 4women.gov/pregnancy Mothers & More P.O. Box 31, Elmhurst (630) 941-3553 mothersandmore.org Nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of mothers through support, educa- Whether you’re dreaming of motherhood, trying to conceive or already pregnant, this section of the federal government’s National Women’s Health Information Center Web site has many of the answers to your questions and concerns and resources for further help. Audiologists provide hearing evaluations for children and infants including those hard to test. Hearing aids, FM systems and assistive listening devices are available. Speech/language pathologists provide individualized therapy including programs for autism, Down syndrome, apraxia, stuttering and sound formation. Services recognized by most insurance plans. Fees on a sliding Chicago Parent A Baby Showers are a piece of cake with Evite? A RESOURCE GUIDE TO CHICAGOLAND SCHOOLS Preschools, Elementary, High Schools, Boarding, Enrichment, Special Needs, Academic Tutoring Services and more January 2008 SPECIAL ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT Making the Grade. An education resource guide. Coming in January. EDUCATION GUIDE: A SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION A Back to the books Are we forcing our kids to learn too early? Making the first day ChicagoParent Mom Tested. Mom Treasured. 48 | Fall 2008 | ChicagoParent.com less scary Advocating for your special needs child http://www.marchofdimes.com/Illinois http://www.nomotc.org http://www.missfoundation.org http://www.sertomacenter.org http://www.4women.gov/pregnancy http://www.mothersandmore.org http://www.ChicagoParent.com
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