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According to research studies, approximately one in every 13 children are diagnosed with food allergies in the United States. Not only is this life-threatening diagnosis frightening for families, it can also feel isolating and result in misunderstanding and bullying for the child with food allergies.

This page will acquaint you with some of the resources available for families with children diagnosed with food allergies. In each case, we've taken the top four resources recommended by local experts in the field to help you get started. Additional resources may be found by using the View More links that follow each section.

Just Getting Started?

Families who are just beginning to learn about their child's food allergies may benefit from Connecting for Kids' Empower the Parent program. This step-by-step resource shows you how to get started finding help for your child. We also encourage residents of the Connecting for Kids service area to contact us for personalized support.

You're Not Alone.

In addition to the resources on this page, CFK offers opportunities to learn and connect with other families.

To Connect:

  • With other CFK Families who have similar experiences
  • With local pediatric experts
  • 1:1 with a CFK Family Resource Specialist

To Learn More:

  • Download Podcasts of CFK Speakers
  • Find Funding Resources
  • Discover Educational Resources
  • How to Choose a Mental Health Professional

The recommendations provided on the remainder of this page were made by experts at the Northeast Ohio Food Allergy Network (NEOFAN).

Recommended Organizations

The following organizations have been identified as places to get more information and support:

American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology

1-414-272-6071
aaaai.org

Food Allergy Resources and Education (FARE)

1-800-929-4040
foodallergy.org

Kids with Food Allergies

1-215-230-5394
kidswithfoodallergies.org

Northeast Ohio Food Allergy Network (NEOFAN)

info@neofan.org
neofan.org

In addition to the recommended organizations above, there are a number of other organizations supporting children with food allergies.

View more organizations...

Recommended Books

Learn more about food allergies from recommended books:

Book Cover: Allergies at School by Stratton
Allergies At School: Ways to Increase the Safety and Awareness of Life-threatening Food Allergies at School
S. Stratton

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Book Cover: The Food Allergy Expereince by Bunning and Gupta
The Food Allergy Experience: Real voices. Real disease. Real insights.
D. Bunning and R. Gupta, MD

Library Partners | Amazon Smile

Book Cover: Friends with Food Allergies by Recob
The Bugabees: Friends With Food Allergies
A. Recob

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Book Cover: Mangos for Max by St. Louis
Mangos for Max
Dr. Jessica St. Louis

Library Partners | Amazon Smile

View more books...

Recommended Websites, Downloads, Apps & Groups

Families may benefit from the following websites, downloads, apps and groups:

Food Allergy Parents of Avon Lake and Surrounding Communities, Local Facebook support group

*Featured*

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An Emerging Epidemic: Food Allergies in America, Discovery Channel Video

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Allergy Eats: The Leading Guide to Allergy-Friendly Restaurants Nationwide

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Kids With Food Allergies

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View more websites, downloads, apps & groups...


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