PARENT ON-LINE RESOURCES GUIDE: KINDERGARTEN AT DANIEL AXFORD Mrs. Kreilach

1. PARENT ON-LINE RESOURCES GUIDE: KINDERGARTEN AT DANIEL AXFORD Mrs. Kreilach

2. Table of Contents I. Community Mental Health Sites II. Community Sites III. Department of Human Services IV. Education Sites Including Families With Special Needs Students V. Health Department and Other Health Related Sites VI. Miscellaneous Parenting Sites VII. Oakland County Parks and Trails VIII. State of Michigan Site

3. I. COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SITES • NotMyKid.org • Oakland County Mental Health Organization

4. Notmykid.org:ABOUT NOTMYKID: A site to help families with tough choices, tough family issues, including mental health, substance abuse, eating disorders, and more. VISION- All youth, families and communities have the skills and information necessary to make positive life choices.  MISSION- To empower youth to reach their full potential by inspiring positive life choices.  GUIDING VALUES AND PRINCIPLES-At notMYkid, the following values and principles guide our daily operations:Credibility- Consistently deliver high quality programs and credible informationIntegrity - Act with integrity and uphold the highest ethical standardsAccountability- Be accountable to our supporters and the community in all we doRespect- Treat others with respect, honesty and compassionInnovation - Encourage continuous learning, innovation and calculated risk-takingInclusiveness- Foster a culture of inclusiveness and collaborationAction- Challenge current beliefs and behaviors while inspiring actionhttp://www.notmykid.org/about-us.aspx

5. Oakland County Mental Health Site For all of your questions regarding the mental health of your entire family. http://oaklandcountymentalhealth.com/

6. SITES IN THE COMMUNITY

7. II. COMMUNITY SITES A. Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of America B. Oxford Junior Wildcats C. Oxford Parks and Recreation Site • Oxford Public Library Site • Oxford Recreational Baseball Association E. Oxford Addison Youth Assistance F. Village of Oxford Site

8. BOY AND GIRL SCOUTS OF AMERICA The Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of America consists of more than 300 local centers. The local councils help chartered organizations in their locale to use the scouting program effectively and to help the program expand. Click the link below to locate your local chapter of the Girl Scouts or Boy Scouts of America. http://scouting.org/LocalCouncilLocator.aspx

9. OXFORD JUNIOR WILDCATS The mission of the Oxford Junior Wildcats is to provide the youth of Oxford and surrounding communities with a fun-filled, educational program using football and cheer leading to promote friendship, teamwork and a healthy physical lifestyle. http://www.oxfordjuniorwildcats.com/

10. Oxford Parks and Recreation Parks and Recreation of Oxford- Sponsored Programs: Great Lakes Elite GymnasticsBritish Soccer CampsNorth Oakland Tae Kwon DoNorth Oakland Blue DragonsInside Out FitnessClose to My HeartSweetapple Performing Arts OM WellnessBanbury Cross Therapeutic Equestrian Center http://www.oxparkrec.org/Links.html

11. Oxford Public Library“Come and see all of the great programs we have for the entire family.” http://www.oxford.lib.mi.us/

12. OXFORD RECREATIONAL BASEBALL ASSOCIATIONOxford Recreational Baseball Association • P.O. Box 608 • Oxford, MI 48371Welcome to the new O.R.B.A. website. This is the new home for all information related to O.R.B.A. Baseball. This website was designed to make our services more user friendly for the coaches, players and parents.http://www.orbabaseball.com/

13. Oxford Addison Youth AssistanceThis link will lead you to the Youth Assistance programs for all of Oakland County. Strengthening families, children and youth across Oakland County is what we do. http://www.oakgov.com/circuit/division_committee/local-ya-offices.html

14. THE VILLAGE OF OXFORD, MI For your questions about our departments, 2009 meeting minutes, Village taxes, Village Council, schedule, water quality, commissions, links, administration and events, go to our web-site below. http://www.villageofoxford.org/Home.html

15. III. DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES SITE • An Oakland County Department of Health and Human Services Division • State of Michigan Department of Human Services

16. An Oakland County Departmentof Health & Human Services DivisionThe Health and Human Services Division provides health services for the public, businesses and educational communities.Top Online Programs and Services-Click on any of the following blue-green links below for more information.Clinic ServicesCommunicable DiseaseEmergency PreparednessEnvironmental HealthHealthy Babies/Safe PregnanciesHealthy LifestylesImmunizationsNurse on CallPublic Health NursingSchool HealthSubstance AbuseSeniors CitizensWomen, Infants and Children (WIC) http://www.oakgov.com/health/

17. Department of Human Services This site is for your questions regarding services for families and individuals in the state of Michigan. Includes adoption, adult programs, child welfare reform, children’s service, foster care, interstate compact, juvenile justice, child abuse, protective services, special services, and youth programs, among many more. http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5452_7119_7193-15252--,00.html

18. IV. EDUCATIONAL SITES (Including Families With Special Needs Students) • C.H.A.D.D.(Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder) B. Ed.Gov C. Great Internet Links ( through the Oxford Schools Website) D. Learning Disabilities Online (Special Ed. Process) E. Our School Home Page F. Oxford Area Schools Kindergarten Curriculum Guide

19. CHADD:Children and Adults With Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder:This site answers your questions and concernsregarding Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in children and adults. http://www.chadd.org/

20. ED.GOV- U.S. Department of Education The official U.S. Department of Education Web-Site. For all of your questions regarding education from a national stand point. http://www.ed.gov/index.jhtml

21. Great Internet Links From the Oxford Schools Click below to find a plethora of great educational sites for the entire family. http://www.oxfordschools.org/section_display.cfm?section_id=245

22. LD(Learning Disabilities) On-LineA resource for information for your questions about special needs students and to walk you through the special education process. http://www.ldonline.org/article/Understanding_the_Special_Education_Process/20494

23. Our School Home Page: Daniel AxfordElementary SchoolFind out all about our school and what great things we have to offer your family. http://oxfordschools.org/section_display.cfm?section_id=10

24. OXFORD AREA KINDERGARTEN CURRICULUM GUIDE Kindergarten Curriculum Guide- The link below provides you with an up-to-date curriculum guide for kindergarten in the Oxford Community Area Schools. http://oxfordschools.org/article_download.cfm?article_id=5269

25. V. HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND OTHER HEALTH RELATED SITES A. Center for Disease Control B. Oakland County Health Department

26. Center For Disease Control:Emergency Preparedness and ResponseClick on the Blue/Green links below for information regarding natural disasters and current health issues.Floods - Learn how to stay safe during and after a flood.. Tsunamis - Learn more about Tsunamis. 2009 H1N1 Flu - CDC investigates human cases. This site is intended to increase the nation's ability to prepare for and respond to public health emergencies. http://www.bt.cdc.gov/

27. Oakland County Health DepartmentThis site is helpful for all residents of Oakland County for questions regarding the health of your entire family. http://www.oakgov.com/health/

28. MISCELLANEOUS PARENTING SITESA. ConsumerReports.orgB. National School Lunch Program C. Parenthood.comD. Sleep Foundation

29. ConsumerReports.orgYour Guide to Parent/Child Safety and information regarding updates and trends. http://blogs.consumerreports.org/safety/

30. National School Lunch Program A Federally funded school lunch program which operates in public and non-profit educational institutions and provides free and reduced lunches. http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/Lunch/

31. Parenthood.comA complete guide to all of your parenting questions, from conception to pregnancy, to childbirth, to taking care of your child and more! http://www.parenthood.com/index.php

32. Sleep Foundation:“Waking America to the importance of sleep!”Your complete guide to questions about sleep, sleep related disorders, etc. http://www.sleepfoundation.org/

33. VII. OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND TRAILS • DestinationOakland.com-Oakland County Parks has moved to a new destination called DestinationOakland.com. • Paint Creek Trail • PollyAnn Trail

34. DestinationOakland.com Oakland County Parks has moved to a new destination called DestinationOakland.com. It is a site for residents and visitors alike. It provides a doorway into all there is to see and do in Oakland County, Michigan. You'll find information about what there is to see in our natural areas and resources to help you preserve and enjoy the environment.http://www.destinationoakland.com/Pages/default.aspx

35. PAINT CREEK TRAIL The Paint Creek Trail connects the communities of Rochester, Rochester Hills, Orion Township, Oakland Township and the Village of Lake Orion in Oakland County, Michigan. http://www.paintcreektrail.org/

36. POLLY ANN TRAIL The Polly Ann Trail is 14.2 mile long and is non-motorized. It is located in Oakland County Michigan in the suburbs of Detroit. The trail connects Orion Township, Oxford Township, the Village of Oxford,Addison Township, and the Village of Leonard.  http://pollyanntrailway.org/

37. VIII. STATE OF MICHIGAN SITEA. Michigan.gov-Official State of Michigan Web-site: Office of the Governor-Jennifer Granholm

38. www.michigan.gov An Official State of Michigan Web-siteYour guide to answers for your questions regarding the state of Michigan- Office of the Governor-Jennifer Granholm http://www.michigan.gov/gov/0,1607,7-168-21995---,00.html