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Military HOMEFRONT
Department of Defense web site providing information on military children and youth issues, programs, initiatives, and military and civilian partnerships.
http://www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil/
Parents Helping Parents
Free and ongoing support groups throughout Massachusetts for parents, or other adults in a parenting role, who feel isolated, overwhelmed, or afraid of their anger towards their children. Parent stories, group locations, and volunteer and donation opportunities.
http://www.parentshelpingparents.org/
Who's Minding the Children?
Essays about parenting and childcare, and about society's treatment of important issues that affect children.
http://www.childrensneeds.homestead.com/in...
United For Justice
An organization that supports women and children in the areas of domestic violence, child abuse, sexual abuse, and custody laws in the United States.
http://www.unitedforjustice.com/
D-aRts Youth Organization
As an after school arts initiative, D-aRts plans events for youth ages 14 to 20 with its main focus being to get youth involved with the arts. Currently our event productions include, Spoken Word, Fine Arts, Dance, Music, Fashion.
http://www.dartscafe.com
National Center on Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Based at Georgia State University, the National Center seeks to assist grandparent-headed households via education, advocacy, and the promotion of informed legislation, policy, and practices.
http://chhs.gsu.edu/nationalcenter/
Civitas
Offers expert opinion, important tips, and complete lists to handle virtually every aspect of raising a child. Information for parents, professionals, and grandparents.
http://www.civitas.org/
Invest in Kids
A nonprofit organization in Canada focused on early childhood development. Research, publications, and resources for parents and professionals.
http://www.investinkids.ca/
Social Capital Partners
Invests in and incubates revenue-generating social enterprises that employ at-risk youth and other populations outside the economic mainstream in Canada.
http://www.socialcapitalpartners.ca/
The Future of Children
Online publication by the David and Lucile Packard Foundation whose primary purpose is to disseminate timely information on major issues related to children's well-being.
http://www.futureofchildren.org/
Chapin Hall Center for Children
A research and development center dedicated to bringing sound information, rigorous analyses, innovative ideas, and an independent perspective to the ongoing public debate about the needs of children and the ways in which those needs can best be met.
http://www.chapinhall.org/
IRIN News - Special Report: Separated Somali Children
Report on child-smuggling includes personal accounts, photo gallery and audio files.
http://www.irinnews.org/webspecials/Somali...
Families Commission
The Families Commission is a government agency that is an advocate for New Zealand families. It funds research, seeks the views of the community, and works to influence government family policy.
http://www.familiescommission.govt.nz
National Guard Youth Challenge Program
A structured, quasi-military training and mentoring program affiliated with the National Guard for at-risk youth that develops the life skills, educational levels and employment potential of 16-18 year old high-school drop-outs
http://www.ngycp.org/
The Children's Partnership - TCP
Offers a parents guide to the information super highway, next generation reports, TCP publications, and programs.
http://www.childrenspartnership.org/
Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida
A non-profit organization that supports innovative programs that assist at-risk children and their families. Child abuse prevention initiatives, fatherhood programs, Circle of Parents support group, and Healthy Families Florida program.
http://www.ounce.org/
Institute for the Study of Children, Families and Communities
Located at Eastern Michigan University, the Institute applies scholarly research and practical expertise to issues such as foster care and child welfare.
http://www.iscfc.emich.edu/
The Child Well-Being Index
Produced by Duke University researchers, the Child Well-Being Index is an evidence-based measure of trends over time in the quality of life or well-being of America’s children and young people. Description of index, data, and press information.
http://www.soc.duke.edu/~cwi/
Center on Media and Child Health
Educates children, parents, and the public on media and their effects on the physical, mental, and social health of all children.
http://www.cmch.tv/
Local Investment Commission
An effort by the state of Missouri to work with citizens, businesses, and civic and labor leaders to improve the lives of children and families in Kansas City and Jackson County. Initiatives, news, and data.
http://www.kclinc.org/
Kidsdata
Lists and tracks information on 30 health topics for children in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties in Northern California, and shows comparable California and U.S. data where available.
http://www.kidsdata.org/
Board on Children, Youth, and Families Homepage (BOCYF)
Created in 1993 to provide an authoritative, nonpartisan analysis of child, youth, and family issues. Board members, current research projects, publications, and meeting information included.
http://www7.nationalacademies.org/bocyf/
The Urban Institute | Family/Parents
Current publications and projects from the Urban Institute on policy issues affecting families/parents.
http://www.urban.org/family/index.cfm
Kids First!
Evaluates, rates, and endorses video, film, software, and other media products designed for children using a volunteer, community-based jury comprising professionals, teachers, parents, and children. Reviews, articles, and newsletter.
http://www.kidsfirst.org/kidsfirst/
National Center for Children, Families and Communities
Seeks to improve the health and social functioning of low income, first-time mothers, their babies, and families by helping communities develop Nurse-Family Partnership home visiting programs.
http://www.nccfc.org/
Father Resource Network
A nonprofit resource, support, and referral service that helps fathers and families cope with difficult challenges and transformations.
http://www.father.com/
Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth
A national collaboration of researchers, policy makers and practitioners devoted to building a better future for Australia's children and young people. Programs, publications, and media centre.
http://www.aracy.org.au/
Child Welfare Workforce and Training Resources
Focuses on improving the skills and qualifications of social workers, child advocates, and others who provide services to children and families. Training information, university programs, conferences, and publications.
http://nccanch.acf.hhs.gov/profess/workfor...
Children and Violence
Provides resources for researchers and others interested in issues related to violence and children.
http://www.public.asu.edu/~dbodman/candv/
Youthworker
Provides support and information to youthwork practitioners in the United Kingdom. Includes forum, news, and policy papers.
http://www.youthworker.uk.net/
Promising Practices Network
Features programs and practices that credible research indicates are effective in improving outcomes in the areas of child health, child safety, schooling, and family well-being. Sections on proven and promising programs, research in brief, and strengthening service delivery.
http://www.promisingpractices.net/
kidsnutrition.org
A site by the Children's Nutrition Research Center (CNRC) of the Baylor College of Medicine. Research, news, and information and resources for parents.
http://www.kidsnutrition.org/
American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
Works to improve the quality and standards of individual and family life through programs that educate, influence public policy, disseminate information and publish research findings.
http://www.aafcs.org/
D.A.R.E.
Provides children with the information and skills they need to live drug and violence free lives.
http://www.dare.com
The Prevention Researcher Online
A quarterly newsletter about At-Risk Youth. Contains abstracts and references as well as full length articles on At-Risk Youth issues such as teen violence, teen pregnancy prevention, substance abuse, dating violence and eating disorders.
http://www.tpronline.org/
The Urban Institute | Adolescents
Current publications and projects on policy issues affecting adolescents from the Urban Institute.
http://www.urban.org/adolescents/index.cfm
Forum for Youth Investment
Seeks to help organizations and individuals in the allied youth fields by providing research, publications, and issue discussions. Resources, news, and the periodic publication Forum Focus.
http://www.forumforyouthinvestment.org/
Childstats.gov
Provides statistical reports on the status of U.S. children and their families, including population, family characteristics, economic security, health, environment, education. From the Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics.
http://www.childstats.gov/
The Comic Book Project
A project of Teachers College, Columbia University that engages children in a creative process leading to literacy reinforcement, social awareness, and character development. Student galleries, publications, and news.
http://www.comicbookproject.org/
Grandparents for Children's Rights
Information on the legal advocacy and public activities of the national non-profit. Links to U.S. state chapters and international groups.
http://www.grandparentsforchildren.org/
Center for the Study of Social Policy
Strives to help states and localities implement strategies that strengthen disadvantaged communities and ensure that children grow up healthy, safe, successful in school, and ready for productive adulthood.
http://www.cssp.org/
Brothers and Sisters
Offers a Christian perspective and practical tools on building successful relationships between brothers and sisters.
http://www.brothersandsisters.net
Youth On Track
American Freedom Assembly is a non-profit corporation concerned for today's youth. The founder travels across the country speaking to America's youth at schools, camps and churches. The site also provides a newsletter and a speaking schedule.
http://www.youthontrack.org
The Children's Society
Working with and for children to help them deal with life's challenges and face the future with confidence. Includes fundraising details and list of shops.
http://www.the-childrens-society.org.uk/
The Stepfamily Life
A weekly column highlighting the joys and unique challenges of stepfamily living.
http://www.thestepfamilylife.com/
FLAME Network
A voluntary network within the Church of England working for the enhancement of family life, marriage and human relationships.
http://www.flamefamily.co.uk/
Pre-K Now
Collaborates with advocates and policymakers in a movement to provide high-quality, voluntary pre-kindergarten education for all three and four year olds.
http://www.preknow.org/
Houston Family Foundation
A non-profit, Christ-centered organization dedicated to helping parents raise children and build families with virtue.
http://www.houstonfamilyfoundation.org/
cpinfo
The child policy service of the National Children's Bureau of the UK. It provides information on issues relating to children and young people from Westminster and Whitehall.
http://www.cpinfo.org.uk
MissouriFamilies
Affiliated with the University of Missouri at Columbia, the site provides information on health, nutrition, finances, housing, divorce, parenting, and childcare. Articles, quick answers, workshops, and newsletter.
http://missourifamilies.org/
Youth Today: The Newspaper on Youth Work
A national source for news, views and important developments in the youth service field from a nonprofit organization.
http://www.youthtoday.org
Embracing the Child
Provides children's books and other reading material to organizations that serve at-risk children such as safe houses, foster care facilities, and emergency shelters.
http://www.embracingthechild.org/
Single Parents Community Network
A nonprofit, all-volunteer organization of single parents and their children in the Greater Washington D.C. area. Social activities, community service initiatives, newsletter, and resources.
http://www.spcn.org/
familyfacts.org
Sponsored by the Heritage Foundation, this site presents findings on the family, society and religion from peer-reviewed journals, books and government surveys.
http://www.familyfacts.org
YNIC and SCC - Social Change Center
A computer database, with over 300 different youth projects and 60 countries, all over the world.
http://www.ynic-scc.com
National Child Welfare Resource Center for Organizational Improvement
Helps state, county and tribal child welfare agencies improve management, measure outcomes, and make decisions that protect children. Toll-free number, publications, and programs.
http://muskie.usm.maine.edu/helpkids/
Childwelfare.com
Provides publications and data at the state and national level on adoption, child abuse, welfare reform, foster care, and child poverty.
http://www.childwelfare.com/
Connect For Kids
Information for adults who want to make their communities better places for children. News, a directory of groups working on behalf of children and families, and articles on many parenting topics.
http://www.connectforkids.org/
Eurlyaid - The European Association on Early Intervention
An association of scientists, professionals and parents focused on children with special needs. News, conferences, and discussion forums.
http://www.eurlyaid.net/
Clearinghouse on International Developments in Child, Youth and Family Policies
This website is sponsored by the Columbia University Institute for Child and Family Policy and provides cross-national, comparative information and linkages regarding the policies, programs, benefits and services available in the advanced industrialized countries to address child, youth and family needs.
http://www.childpolicyintl.org/
Kids First Coalition
Seeks to promote and encourage traditional families. Policy initiatives, congressional testimony, and press releases.
http://www.kidsfirstcoalition.org/
Thrasher Research Fund - Research in Children's Health
A private organization that finances practical, applied pediatric health research and demonstration projects. Grant and contact information.
http://www.thrasherresearch.org/
Middle of Somewhere
Web magazine for children of missionary families. Published by students from the American Christian School in Japan.
http://www.christarjapan.org/
The Children's Institute, University of Cape Town
Aims to address the needs and rights of South African children through policy research and other academic activities.
http://web.uct.ac.za/depts/ci/
The Urban Institute | Children
Current publications and projects on policy issues affecting children from the Urban Institute.
http://www.urban.org/children/index.cfm
Losing Generations: Adolescents in High-Risk Settings
Complete text of the book by the Panel on High-Risk Youth, National Research Council.
http://www.nap.edu/catalog/2113.html
Children and the Law
Established in 1978, the ABA Center on Children and the Law's mission is to improve children's lives through advances in law, justice, knowledge, practice, and public policy.
http://www.abanet.org/child/home.html
Child Trends
An independent, nonpartisan research center dedicated to improving the lives of children and their families. Projects, news, and publications.
http://www.childtrends.org/
Journey of a Missionary
Assists children and families in Libano, Columbia. Programs, newsletter, Viatorian Center, and donation information.
http://www.bendiga.org/
Office for Children, Victoria
Provides information and services provided by the Victorian Government in the areas of early childhood care, education, health and disability programs to assure the safety and wellbeing of children, including child protection,those affected by violence and crime, sexual assault.
http://www.office-for-children.vic.gov.au/...
YouthAction Net
Provides a virtual community for young leaders. Discussion forum, virtual library, events, and profiles of young leaders around the globe.
http://www.youthactionnet.org/
Sure Start research and evaluation in the School of Education, University of Sheffield
Research and evaluation of Sure Start programmes. Sure Start is a UK government initiative to improve the life chances of pre-school children.
http://www.shef.ac.uk/surestart
Children's Bureau Express
An online, monthly digest designed for professionals concerned with child abuse and neglect, child welfare, and adoption.
http://cbexpress.acf.hhs.gov/index.cfm
American Association for the Child's Right to Play
Protects, preserves, and promotes play as a fundamental right for all humans.
http://www.ipausa.org/
Children's Budget Report
A detailed analysis of spending on low-income children's programs in 13 states(1998).
http://www.urban.org/publications/308042.h...
Promoting Christian Child Care Alternatives
Resources for child protection, advise and help for those suffering abuse and for those who have a resposibility for children.
http://www.pcca.co.uk
Child Welfare Information Gateway
A service of the Children's Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Provides access to print and electronic publications, websites, and online databases on topics such as child welfare, child abuse and neglect, adoption, and search and reunion.
http://www.childwelfare.gov
Happen Inc.
A unique, non-profit organization in Cincinnati, Ohio that helps parents and their children share creative, bonding experiences using art as the medium. Classes, community programs, and volunteer opportunities.
http://www.happeninc.com/
Child Trends DataBank
National trends and research on key indicators of child and youth well-being. News, data, and research briefs.
http://www.childtrendsdatabank.org/
Focus International
Details the factors causing issues such as pornography, AIDS, premarital sex, divorce, marriage and parenting and talks about organizations addressing them.
http://www.fofinternational.com/
Glasgow Centre for the Child and Society
Academic and documentation centre based at the University of Glasgow which conducts research, offers teaching, consultancy and policy advice primarily in the areas of child welfare, children's rights, child protection and young people and crime. Services list, recent publications, and scholar profiles included.
http://www.gccs.gla.ac.uk/
How to Make a Family
Columns, essays, and advice on issues pertinent to "family" in both its broadest and most intimate contexts.
http://www.howtomakeafamily.com/
Evaluation and Research Database
A UNICEF database that contains evaluations, studies and surveys related to UNICEF programs. Reports can be sorted by country, by region, by theme or by date.
http://www.unicef.org/evaldatabase/index.h...
Newcastle Centre for Family Studies
Institute that undertakes and promotes multi-disciplinary research on family life and relationships. Publications, research, and post-graduate programs.
http://www.ncl.ac.uk/ncfs/
Youth as Resources
Supports young people in funding, designing, and implementing service projects in their communities.
http://www.yar.org/
Budden Praed Foundation
Seeks to improve the quality of publicly funded social services for children and families. Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) methodology, news, and small grant program.
http://www.buddinpraed.org/
Deliver The Dream
A respite and retreat program that serves families facing serious illness or crisis by helping them to enhance coping skills, reduce stress and cultivate relationships. Press releases, newsletter, information on retreat weekends, and volunteer opportunities.
http://www.deliverthedream.org/
Center for the Study of Natural Systems and the Family
Provides educational programs and information on Bowen theory and the study of family systems. Features mission statement, links and newsletter.
http://csnsf.org/
Action for Child Protection
A consulting and training organization providing resources and technical assistance to national, state and county child welfare professionals and agencies primarily in the area of child protective services.
http://www.actionchildprotection.org/
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