Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy

Other Places To Get Help

Organizations

Childhelp
15757 North 78th Street
Scottsdale, AZ  85260
Phone:	1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) child abuse hotline (480) 922-8212
Fax:	(480) 922-7061
Web Address:	www.childhelp.org
Childhelp is a nonprofit agency that provides parenting advice, child abuse prevention, and basic information about the normal growth and development of children. Also, Childhelp provides telephone numbers and information about how to report suspected or observed child abuse or neglect. Hotline counselors and referrals are available. The agency also supports abused children through abuse prevention programs, preschool programs (including Head Start), and community outreach. Other services include referrals to residential treatment facilities, child advocacy centers, group homes, and foster care.

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Author:	Debby Golonka, MPH	Last Updated: July 13, 2009
Medical Review:	Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics
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