Portage County Agencies

• Robinson Memorial Hospital
• Portage County Jobs & Family Services
  • Report Child or elder abuse: 330-296-2273
  • Food stamps, Medicaid, Healthy Start, Healthy Families, and other assistance: 330-297-3750
  • Child support enforcement & paternity: 330-297-3791
• Portage County Probate Court
  • Obtain copies of marriage license or change of name: 330-297-3873
• Portage County Health Department: 330-296-9919
• Portage County Health Data Warehouse
• Portage County Government
• Kent Health Department: 330-678-8109

Other Agency Links

• Ohio Department of Health
• Portage County, OH Government Web Site
• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
• American Red Cross - Portage County Chapter
• C.D.C. - Centers for Disease Control
• Poison Control Center
• American Heart Association

Pediatric Issues And Parental Advice

• American Academy of Pediatrics
• IICOMOH   (Environmental health for students and teachers in grades 4-8)
• Safe Kids
• U.S.A. Safe Kids
• Healthy Kids
• U.S.D.A. food pyramid for preschoolers
• Sudden Infant Death (SIDS) Center
• Tips to Grow By - Akron Children's Hospital
• Recommended Childhood Immunization Schedule

Parent And Child Activities

• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
• Nutrition
• Internet Safety

Fun For The Kids

• Federal Emergency Management Agency for Kids
• Official Kids Portal for U.S. Government

Cancer Related Issues And Support

• American Cancer Society
• N.A.B.C.O.  (National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations)
• Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Organization

Consumer Product Safety

• Consumer Product Safety Commission
• Recalls
• U.S. Fire Administration for Kids

Food Related Issues

• F.D.A. - Food and Drug Administration
• U.S.D.A. - United States Department of Agriculture
• Food Guide Pyramid

Public Safety Links

• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Ohio Department of Public Safety
• Motorcycle Ohio (Information for Motorcycle training courses and similar info)

Miscellaneous Other Links

• CDC Healthy Pets
• Toxic Black Mold information center
• Health Finder
• President's Council on Physical Fitness
• Printable Hand Washing Poster
• Social Security Administration
• Passport Information
• Air Quality Control
• Ohio Department of Agriculture