Understanding Child Development
Meeting Your Child's Needs
We realize that there are hundreds of things to learn about raising a family and developing healthy habits. WIC has expertise in several areas of nutrition and health. But we realize there are many questions that we are not trained to answer. For this reason WIC is also a referral agency.
Below you will find other websites and community resources that can help you in learning all you want to take care of your family. If these resources do not meet your needs, feel free to Ask a Dietitian and we will respond to your questions.
Links to Understanding Child Development
Development
Ad Council and United Way, bornlearning.org
http://www.bornlearning.org/default.aspx?id=19
American Academy of Pediatrics
http://www.aap.org/healthtopics/stages.cfm#early
Pathways Awareness Foundation
http://www.aap.org/sections/ortho/PAFbrochure.pdf
Infant Development
The National Parenting Center
http://www.tnpc.com/article/showcat.asp?n=3
Newborn Development
The National Parenting Center
http://www.tnpc.com/article/showcat.asp?n=2
Child Growth Standards
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
http://www.cdc.gov/growthcharts/
World Health Organization
http://www.who.int/childgrowth/en/
Community Resources for Child Development:
Early Intervention and Headstart
Alpine School District boundaries
Kids on the Move
http://www.unitedwayucv.org/org/programs/1418644.html
Nebo School District boundaries
Kids Who Count
http://www.unitedwayucv.org/org/programs/1418646.html
Provo School District boundaries
PEEP
http://www.unitedwayucv.org/org/programs/1418564.html
These programs are for low income infants and toddlers ages birth through 3 years with disabilities or developmental delays. General services include:
- Evaluation and assessment
- Physical, speech and occupational therapy\
- Parent support
- Parent resource library
- Classroom experiences
- Home visits for medically fragile children
- Behavior management workshops
- Technical assistance for day care providers
- Father, sibling, and grandparent support groups
Parent Information Resource Center (PIRC)
http://www.familycenter-pirc.org
801-225-7440 or 801-229-7300
Provides information and ideas on development for children and families with written materials and resources for education and parenting.
