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Parent/Caregiver Resource Library

RESOURCE GUIDE FOR FAMILIES CARING FOR MEDICALLY FRAGILE CHILDREN

Through a partnership with Omni Family Health Pediatrician Dr. Anuradha Rao, First 5 Kern is proud to present this resource guide, helping parents of medically fragile children tackle the unique challenges of parenting and learning how to advocate for their child and navigate the various systems of care. The guides are downloadable in English and in Spanish.

  • ENGLISH Resource Guide for Families Caring for Medically Fragile Children
  • SPANISH Guía de recursos para familias que cuidan a niños médicamente comprometidos

HELP FOR YOUR FAMILY

  • For crisis and resource support information call 2-1-1 Kern County by dialing 2-1-1 on your phone or visit the 2-1-1 website.
  • Locate a FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER in your own neighborhood. Family Resource Centers are the center hub of resource connections within neighborhoods and communities contact the Family Resource Center in your neighborhood for help with school readiness; connecting to health care; safety, and other social and education services.

Health Care

Lead Poisoning Prevention

Water Safety

Safe Sleep

Resource Links

To submit a request for your resource to be added to our Parent/Caregiver Resource Library, contact Communications Manager Kevin Bartl.