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TerrificKidsWFA

Online. 381 members. Founded 2002. Support for parents, family and friends of children that have food allergies or food sensitivities. Share stories, recipes, advice and alerts of certain foods that might have hidden ingredients in them.
Website: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/TerrificKidsWFA
Verified: 9/24/2008

Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America

National. 100+ affiliated groups and 9 chapters. Founded 1953. Serves persons with asthma and allergic diseases through the support of research, advocacy, patient and public education. Newsletter, support/education groups. Assistance in starting and maintaining groups. Books, videos and other educational resources.
Write:
Asthma and Allergy Foundation
1233 20th St. NW, Suite 402
Washington, DC 20036
Voice: 1-800-727-8462
Fax: 202-466-8940
Website: http://www.aafa.org
E-mail: info@aafa.org
Verified: 10/13/2008

Kids with Food Allergies

National. Organization dedicated to fostering optimal health, nutrition and well-being of children with food allergies by providing a caring support community and education for their families and caregivers. Opportunity for parents to connect with one another for food allergy management strategies, to share personal experiences and to connect with one another for emotional support. Newletter, recipes, resources, support forums and allergy alerts.
Write:
Kids with Food Allergies
73 Old Dublin Pike, Suite 10, #163
Doylestown, PA 18901
Voice: 215-230-5394
Fax: 215-340-7674
Website: http://www.kidswithfoodallergies.org
Verified: 8/21/2008

FAAN (Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network)

National network. 30 groups. Founded 1991. Mission is to increase public awareness about food allergies and anaphylaxis, provide advocacy and education, advance research on behalf of all those affected by food allergies and anaphylaxis, a severe life-threatening reaction that can result in hives, swelling, unconsciousness and possibly death. Information and referrals, conferences, literature, phone support, booklets, newsletters and educational videos. Guidelines available for starting a similar group.
Write:
FAAN
11781 Lee Jackson Hwy., Suite 160
Fairfax, VA 22033
Voice: 1-800-929-4040
Fax: 703-691-2713
Website: http://www.foodallergy.org
E-mail: faan@foodallergy.org
Verified: 10/8/2008

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