Parent Resources: Hotlines

Bright Start: (800) 305-3064 South Dakota's early childhood program provides information and support to parents and caregivers. Child Care Aware: (800) 424-2246 Referrals to licensed child care centers and a free packet of information on choosing a good child care provider.

Child Help National Hotline: (800) 422-4453
Advice and referrals from counselors 24 hours a day for parents who have questions or emergencies.

Gerber Information Line: (800) 443-7237
Advice from parents and grandparents on a variety of non-medical topics.

I Am Your Child Campaign: (888) 447-3400
Information on local parenting programs and services as well as a free videotape and CD-ROM.

National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities:
(800) 695-0285
Information and referrals for all types of disabilities, from birth to age 22.

National Parent Information Network: (800) 583-4135
Research sent free of charge to callers on subjects ranging from toilet training to preschools.

South Dakota Department of Social Services Office of Child Care Services: (800) 227-3020
Information about child care assistance eligibility.

Black Hills Parent Resource Network: (800) 219-6247
Information and support for parents, links to resources.

South Dakota Parent Connection: (800) 640-4553
Information about disabilities and other resources.

South Dakota University Affiliated Program: (800) 658-3080
Information about disabilities and other resources.

South Dakota Sioux Valley Poison Control: (800) 764-7661

The American Association of Poison Control Centers: 1-800-222-1222
The American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC) has a new lifesaving toll-free hotline 1-800-222-1222, that connects Americans to poison treatment and prevention experts 24 hours a day, seven days a week.  The new hotline allows someone to call free from anywhere in the United States and automatically be connected to specially trained nurses, pharmacists and doctors at the closest local poison center.

Children's Health Line: (888) 761-KIDS (5437)
Answers to health questions. The organization is very active in helping parents interpret doctor-speak, knowing when to call a doctor, general health information and connecting parents to support groups in their area.

Single Parents Association: (800) 704-2102
Answers to questions on parenting and referrals to support groups and other community resources.