Parenting Resources

Parentlink
Helpful links on many parenting issues.
1-800-552-8522 - www.outreach.missouri.edu/parentlink
Parents as Teachers
Provides parents with child development knowledge and parenting support.
314-432-4330 - http://www.patnc.org
Child Abuse Prevention
For a parents worried they might hurt their child, provides hotline, counseling, and resources
1-800-4ACHILD
Mid Missouri Crisis Line
Connection to resources for parents in crisis.
1-888-761-4357
Breastfeeding Help
La Leche League
24 hour help from local volunteers.
314-424-3900 - www.lalecheleague.org
Nurses For Newborns
Nurse home visiting agency. Programs that serve teen moms, the mentally or physically challenged, infants that are sick, and general population families in need. Also help connect families to resources.
7259 Lansdowne Ave # 100
St Louis, 63119
(314) 544-3433
- www.nfnf.org
Gateway Grandparents Kinship Network Info and Referral
314-961-8000, ext. 242
Missouri Poison Control
(314) 772-5200 (in St. Louis)
1-800-222-1222 (outside of St. Louis)
- www.cardinalglennon.com
Children's Hospital Help Line
Provides information about local pediatricians accepting patients. Nurses staff an answer line to help guide parents with health concerns about their children.
314-454-KIDS
Family Support Network
Works to prevent child abuse and neglect through cost-free counseling, education, resource referral, and community based partnerships.
7514 Big Bend Blvd.
St. Louis, Missouri 63119
(314) 644-5055
- www.familysuppornet.org
Family Resource Center
Preventing and treating child abuse and neglect by strengthening families through family-centered therapeutic, educational, and support services.
3309 S. Kingshighway Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63139
Phone: (314) 534-9350 - www.frcmo.org