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The following links include resources that we have found helpful.  This is by no means intended to be an exhaustive list of resources – just some that have been beneficial to PHACT members. 
Remember to always check with your own medical provider about information you receive from the internet.

National Food Allergy Organizations:

FARE www.foodallergy.org

Kids with Food Allergies (KFA/AAFA)  www.kidswithfoodallergies.org

FAACT www.foodallergyawareness.org

Other National Food Allergy Related Organizations:
  • American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
  • The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
  • Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
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  • The Elliot & Roslyn Jaffe Food Allergy Institute
    Mount Sinai School of Medicine
  • Allergy and Asthma Network
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Local Food Allergy Organizations:

PHACT of Chester County
www.PHACTfoodallergy.com

FEAST of the Main Line http://www.feastofthemainline.org

Kids with Food Allergies (Doylestown) www.kidswithfoodallergies.org

Food Allergy Families of Montgomery and Bucks County http://foodallergyfamiliesofmontgomeryandbucks.com/

Chadds Ford School District (Kennett Square)
https://action4allergies.weebly.com/

No Nuts Moms Group of West Chester/KOP
https://www.facebook.com/groups/nonutsmomswestchesterpa/
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Resources for School:
NATIONAL:
  • CDC Voluntary National Guidelines for Managing Food Allergies in Schools and Early Care and Education Programs
  • National Association of School Nurses (NASN) Food Allergy Tool Kit
  • National School Board Association (NSBA) Food Allergy information guide
STATE:
  • Pennsylvania Guidelines for Management of Food Allergies in Schools
LOCAL SCHOOL POLICIES:
  • ​​​​​Downingtown: Wellness Policy
  • Great Valley: Policy
  • Twin Valley: ​Policy
West Chester: ​Policy

504 PLANS & other school related resources:
  • Section 504 information from Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE)
  • KFA Webinar - Food Allergy School Health Plans: 504 vs IHCP
  • Section 504 Plan Outline  by Rhonda Riggott Stevens, MA
  • Section 504 information from FAACT
  • Wright’s Law information and resources for Allergies and Anaphylaxis
  • KFA Sample 504 Sections
  • Allergy Law Project Resources and information about your rights

Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine Resources:
  • Food Allergy Action Plan/Emergency Action Plan
  • Food Allergy 101 from FARE
  • KFA's information about Epinephrine as well as what to do if you can't afford an Epinephrine
  • FARE's information about Epinephrine - including videos on how to inject different device types
  • Generic epinephrine info
  • Epinephrine Carrying Case Ideas
  • Allergy Apparel: Unique wares for kiddos with food allergies 

Local Psychologists:
  • Chiara Baxt, Ph.D. (Bio)  Pediatric Psychologist at the Children’s Center for OCD and Anxiety  (484) 530-0778, extension 6
  • Mary Rourke, Ph.D. (Bio) Co-founder & Co-director of Dragonfly Psychological Associates, P.C.  Clinical Psychologist & Certified School Psychologist - Media, PA (484) 440-9740


To Find a Food Allergy Counselor in your area go to the Food Allergy Counselor Directory and website:
https://www.foodallergycounselor.com​


Books:
  • The Food Allergy Experience, by Ruchi Gupta, MD, MPH and Denise Bunning
  • Food Allergies: A Complete Guide for Eating When Your Life Depends on It (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book) by Dr. Scott Sicherer
  • Allergic Girl Adventures in Living Well With Food Allergies by Sloane Miller
  • Kids With Food Allergies recommended resources
  • The End of Food Allergy by Dr. Kari Nadeau & Sloan Barnett 
Children's Books:
  • Alfie the Alligator Goes To School by Danelle Matlack
  • Lucas Takes His Food Allergies to Daycare by Megan Herr
  • The Bugabees by Amy Recob
  • Daniel Has an Allergy (Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood) by Angela C Santomero  

Magazines:
  • Allergic Living Magazine

Online Misc. Resources:
  • AllergyHome.org
  • Allergy Moms
  • Allergic Child
  • Food Allergy Fun
  • Cybele Pascal - Allergy Friendly Cooking
  • One Spot Allergy Blog
  • Mamacado blog

Food Allergy Music:
  • Kyle Dine, Food Allergy Musician  The website has MANY resources other than music!

Online Food Allergy Friendly Companies: 
Remember to read all ingredients and ask questions specific to your child.
  • Divvies
  • Surf Sweets - PLEASE note that ONLY the SURF SWEETS on this link are safe for allergies
  • Sunbutter
  • En-R-G
  • Cherrybrook Kitchen
  • Enjoy Life Foods
  • Home Free Treats
  • Amanda's Own Chocolates
  • No Whey Foods

Restaurant Information:
Remember, parents are responsible for the well-being of their children. Always check thoroughly any food served in a restaurant. 
  • FARECheck - Food Safety for Allergies
  • Servsafe - National Restaurant Association
  • Allergy Free Passport
  • AllergyEats - Online Guide to Allergy Friendly Restaurants
  • Dining Out with Food Allergies from FARE – includes templates for chef cards

​Navigating the Holidays:
  • KFA Guide  (includes recipes too plus tons more)
  • FAACT Shares 10 Important Safety Reminders for Celebrating the Holidays
  • Allergic Living: Food Allergy at the Holidays: 12 Ways to Just Say 'No'
  • CHOP Food Allergies and the Holidays
  • For fun! Kyle Dine 12 Days of an Allergy Free Christmas

Travel:
  • Allergic Living Magazine Travel Section 
  • Check out this 4-page Airline Comparison Chart
  • Allergy Safe Travel
  • Allergy Free Mouse – Allergy Free Guide to Disney World

EoE (Eosinophilic Esophagitis) and FPIES Information:
  • CURED
  • APFED
  • EoE Home
  • FPIES Foundation
  • International FPIES Association

CORONAVIRUS (COVID19)  RESOURCES
  • FARE COVID-19 Resources
  • AAFA/KFA - What people with asthma need to know about COVID-19​
  • AllergicLiving.com Coronavirus and Allergies Hub

DISCLAIMER:  The information provided on this site is designed to support, not replace, the relationship that exists between a patient/site visitor and his/her existing physician. The material on this website was written to provide support for families who deal with food allergies. The authors and PHACT disclaim any responsibility for any adverse effects resulting from the information presented on this website. The information enclosed is not designed to take the place of a doctor's instructions. Patients are urged to contact a doctor for specific information regarding guidelines for care.  

This website was funded by a support group grant from FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education)
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