Cabell County Family Resource Network

12/07/2021

Like our new page! We are making the transition from this page to another one: www.facebook.com/cabellfrn

This page will be go dormant from today onward, so stay up to date with announcements and other happenings here: www.facebook.com/cabellfrn. (This is the former Cabell County Student Empowerment Team account.)

Thank you for your continued support!

12/02/2021

Head Start is an organization that was created to guide parents and their children to fulfill their individual potential. By connecting families to essential social, health, and educational services, Head Start strives to enhance the social and cognitive development of participating children, including school readiness. To see if your family is eligible for Head Start, visit their website: https://www.wvheadstart.org/

See more tips on our website: http://ow.ly/qPLp50GKVU6

12/01/2021

Healthy teeth are important to your child's overall health. Medline Plus provides kids' oral health resources that share things you can do to promote healthy teeth and prevent cavities. Learn more here: https://medlineplus.gov/childdentalhealth.html

To get more tips, visit our kids’ dental health resource hub here: http://ow.ly/qhPA50GJWT4

11/25/2021

Happy Thanksgiving, Cabell County! We hope you get to spend quality time with your family, friends, and loved ones to celebrate the holiday!

11/24/2021

The Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) assists eligible households with the cost of home heating through direct cash payments or payments to utility companies on their behalf. A crisis component is available for households without resources facing the loss of a heating source. Eligibility for both program components is based on a combination of factors, including income, type of heating payment, and total heating costs. Learn more here: https://dhhr.wv.gov/bcf/Services/familyassistance/Pages/Utility-Assistance.aspx

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11/17/2021

WV 2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember phone number that connects people with community services, disaster information and volunteer opportunities. 2-1-1 brings together existing information and referral providers and crisis services into one coordinated system. wv211.org

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11/17/2021

The holidays are a wonderful time with family, friends, gifts, and indulgent desserts. However, too much sugar can impact your family's oral health! There are several healthier alternatives and recipe substitutions for holiday desserts discussed here: https://www.colgate.com/en-us/oral-health/nutrition-and-oral-health/kids-healthy-teeth-during-the-holidays

To get more tips, visit our kids’ dental health resource hub here: http://ow.ly/qhPA50GJWT4

11/10/2021

Children learn to communicate by imitating the sounds they hear. If they have a hearing loss that is undetected and untreated, they can miss much of the speech and language around them. To learn more about hearing loss and the warning signs, read this informative article by WVBTT: http://ow.ly/4I3s50GKVU9

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11/10/2021

All of us know dental care is important for everyone, but what about baby teeth? Dentists say that teeth and gum care should begin even before the first baby tooth comes in. Nationwide Children's hospital provides helpful information regarding your child's oral health here: http://ow.ly/u7jC50GJWT5

To get more tips, visit our kids’ dental health resource hub here: http://ow.ly/qhPA50GJWT4

11/02/2021

Tooth decay is a common thing children face, so it is important to teach them about it early. Americas Tooth Fairy created a guide that helps teach parents and kids about tooth decay and how to prevent it. Access this resource here:https://assets.website-files.com/5ba0038291da1c097a17b7ec/611bc1c703caf17e7fa9a44d_3%20Lessons%20-%20How%20to%20Prevent%20Gum%20Disease.pdf

To get more tips, visit our kids’ dental health resource hub here: http://bit.ly/kidsdentalhealthguide

10/28/2021

Research writer Laura Dattner shares in her blog "The ABCs of Safe Sleep" that one of the most important things for parents to research before welcoming a new baby into the family is their child's sleep safety. Learn more about this and read the blog here: https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/family-resources-education/700childrens/2014/09/the-abcs-of-safe-sleep

10/27/2021

The National Center on Early Childhood Health and Wellness believes that brushing is one of the main ways
you can keep your child’s teeth
healthy. They provide an infographic sharing tips for caring for your child's teeth here: https://www.healthyteethhealthykids.org/file_download/inline/575841d4-cfa7-4457-88d6-69e75949c363

http://bit.ly/kidsdentalhealthguide