Resources

Poison Control Line: 800-222-1222

ParentSmart Healthline at Children’s Hospital Colorado: 855-543-4636 (KID-INFO)
Call the ParentSmart Healthline to speak with an experienced pediatric nurse 24/7.

Postpartum Support International: 800-944-4773 (English, Spanish)
Postpartum Support International is dedicated to helping families suffering from postpartum depression, anxiety, and distress. | Website

National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: 1-833-852-6262
(English, Spanish, and interpreter services for additional languages)
The National Maternal Health Hotline is a 24/7, free, confidential hotline for pregnant and new moms in English and Spanish. Texting and Chatting are also available. | Website

The National Parent Helpline®: 855-427-2736
Call the National Parent Helpline® to get emotional support from a trained advocate and become empowered and a stronger parent.

InfantRisk Center: 806-352-2519
The InfantRisk Center provides up-to-date evidence-based information on the use of medications during pregnancy and breastfeeding. | Website

Hunger Free Colorado
Hunger Free Colorado has food resources across Colorado including community resources, food and nutrition programs, and other public benefits to support you and your family.

Home Safety: Tips for Families with Young Children

Car Seats: Information for Families

Bathing Your Baby

3 Ways You Can Bond with Your Baby

Colorado Shines

Child care can be hard to find. For support in finding quality child care near you, visit Colorado Shines. You can also visit the Colorado Department of Early Childhood for more information.

Sesame Street

Parents and caregivers like you are the foundations for children’s healthy development. You keep them healthy, provide learning opportunities, and help them face challenges big and small. Sesame Street in Communities is here to support you in that huge and all-important effort. Here you’ll find tons of multimedia tools in both English and Spanish designed for children from birth to six, a period when brains are developing rapidly and your nurturing interaction makes a lasting difference.

Lantern

Lantern is here for families when you need them most. They share helpful tips, activities, and events through text messages based on your child’s age and your location.

CDC’s Milestone Tracker

Milestones matter! In CDC’s Milestone Tracker App, track your child’s milestones from age 2 months to 5 years with easy-to-use illustrated checklists; get tips from CDC for encouraging your child’s development; and find out what to do if you are ever concerned about how your child is developing. Available in English and Spanish. From birth to age 5, your child should reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, act, and move. Photos and videos in this app illustrate each milestone and make tracking them for your child easy and fun!