Crisis & Immediate Support
Poison Control Center
Call 1-800-222-1222
Free, confidential, 24/7 expert help for poison emergencies and medication safety questions.
SAMHSA National Helpline (Substance Use & Mental Health)
1-800-662-HELP (4357)
CDC INFO (HIV/STD Information)
1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636)
Foster Care, Adoption & Kinship Resources
Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network (SWAN) Helpline
1-800-585-SWAN (7926)
SWANHelpline@diakon-swan.org
Adopt PA Kids
Pennsylvania Adoption Exchange
Adopt US Kids
PA Kinconnector
Independent Living PA Youth Advisory Board
Chafee Foster Care Independence Program
National Foster Parent Association
Child Development, Disabilities & Special Needs
Autism Society
1-800-3-AUTISM (1-800-328-8476)
National Down Syndrome Congress
1-800-232-6372
Pennsylvania Tourette Syndrome Alliance (PATSA)
1-800-990-3300
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder United
Child Welfare League of America
Adult & Child ADD / ADHD: Attention Deficit & Hyperactivity Disorder
PEAL Center (Parent Education & Advocacy Leadership Center)
1-866-950-1040
Parent to Parent of Pennsylvania
1-888-727-2706
Special Education ConsultLine (Pennsylvania)
1-800-879-2301
Special Kids Network (Pennsylvania)
1-800-986-4550
Health & Medical Resources
American Diabetes Association
1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383)
Breakthrough T1D (formerly Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation – JDRF)
1-800-223-1138
Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America
1-800-727-8462
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
1-800-344-4823
Epilepsy Foundation
1-800-332-1000
National Reye’s Syndrome Foundation
1-800-233-7393
Spina Bifida Association of America
1-800-621-3141
United Spinal Association – Resource Center
1-800-962-9629
Candlelighters for Children With Cancer
503-719-4244
(Local chapters may have additional contacts)
American Cleft Palate–Craniofacial Association (ACPA) – CLEFTLINE
1-800-24-CLEFT (1-800-242-5338)
Family Support, Parenting & Safety
National Fatherhood Initiative
Healthy Baby (PA)
1-800-986-BABY (2229)
Healthy Kids / CHIP (PA)
1-800-986-KIDS (5437)
Lead Information Line (Pennsylvania)
1-800-440-LEAD (5323)
PA Travel Safe – Car Seat Loan Program
Provides child passenger safety education, certified car seat technician resources, and information on car seat assistance and loan programs throughout Pennsylvania.
Safe Kids Worldwide
Offers safety information and injury prevention resources for children, including car seat safety, safe sleep, water safety, bike safety, and home safety tips for families and caregivers.