Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth

Child Trends DataBank

Resources, news , and the periodic publication Forum Focus. Classes, community programs, and volunteer opportunities . area.

The Child Well-Being Index

Includes forum, news, and policy papers.

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Offers a Christian perspective and practical tools on building successful relationships between brothers and sisters.

Children and Violence

S.Offers expert opinion, important tips, and complete lists to handle virtually every aspect of raising a 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.

Middle of Somewhere

Office for Children in Victoria

The Future of Children

Who`s Minding the Children?

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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.

Embracing the Child

Focus International

Programs, newsletter, Viatorian Center, and donation information.Department of Defense web site providing information on military children and youth issues, programs, initiatives, and military and civilian partnerships.

Promoting Christian Child Care Alternatives

The Comic Book Project

United For Justice

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Provides resources for researchers and others interested in issues related to violence and children. Initiatives, news, and data. Toll-free number, publications , and programs.A nonprofit, all-volunteer organization of single parents and their children in the Greater Washington D.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.

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Center of expertise , leadership, and coordination for children and youth programs, issues and activities within the federal government and Health Canada.Protects, preserves, and promotes play as a fundamental right for all humans .

Brothers and Sisters

Connect For Kids

FLAME Network

How to Make a Family

Kids First Coalition

Reviews, articles , and newsletter.

Youth On Track

A site by the Children`s Nutrition Research Center (CNRC) of the Baylor College of Medicine.

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Action for Child Protection

Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) methodology, news, and small grant program.Provides educational programs and information on Bowen theory and the study of family systems.Provides children with the information and skills they need to live drug and violence free lives.

Deliver The Dream

Families Commission

National Center on Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

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

Separated Somali Children

Single Parents Community Network

Social Capital Partners

A computer database, with over 300 different youth projects and 60 countries, all over the world. The site also provides a newsletter and a speaking schedule.

Youth Today: The Newspaper on Youth Work

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Children and the Law

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.

Houston Family Foundation

Policy initiatives, congressional testimony, and press releases.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.

Newcastle Centre for Family Studies

Child abuse prevention initiatives, fatherhood programs, Circle of Parents support group, and Healthy Families Florida program. Parent stories, group locations, and volunteer and donation opportunities .

Promising Practices Network

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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.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. children and their families , including population, family characteristics, economic security, health, environment, education.

Civitas

Happen Inc.

Publications, research, and post-graduate programs.A non-profit organization that supports innovative programs that assist at-risk children and their families.Detailed special report by IRIN News on child-smuggling, including personal accounts, photo gallery and audio files.

The Children`s Institute, University of Cape Town

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.Essays about parenting and childcare , and about society`s treatment of important issues that affect children.

YouthAction Net

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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.

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.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.

Military HOMEFRONT

National Child Welfare Resource Center for Organizational Improvement

Research and evaluation of Sure Start programmes. The founder travels across the country speaking to America`s youth at schools, camps and churches.

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Public awareness and engagement campaign to make early childhood development a national priority, emphasizing the importance of the first three years of life for emotional and intellectual growth.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.

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. Projects, news , and publications. News, a directory of groups working on behalf of children and families, and articles on many parenting topics.The Families Commission is a government agency that is an advocate for New Zealand families. News, events, and donation and volunteer information .A project of Teachers College, Columbia University that engages children in a creative process leading to literacy reinforcement, social awareness, and character development.

YNIC and SCC - Social Change Center

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Center for the Study of Natural Systems and the Family

Chapin Hall Center for Children

Children`s Budget Report

Social activities, community service initiatives , newsletter, and resources.Invests in and incubates revenue-generating social enterprises that employ at-risk youth and other populations outside the economic mainstream in Canada.The child policy service of the National Children`s Bureau of the UK.

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Research, publications, and resources for parents and professionals.Advocates and lobbies for substantial and urgent legislative changes that protect the rights of grandparents and children .Collaborates with advocates and policymakers in a movement to provide high-quality, voluntary pre-kindergarten education for all three and four year olds.

Sure Start research and evaluation in the School of Education, University of Sheffield

A national source for news, views and important developments in the youth service field from a nonprofit organization .

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Budden Praed Foundation

Seeks to improve the quality of publicly funded social services for children and families. From the Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics .

D-aRts Youth Organization

Currently our event productions include, Spoken Word, Fine Arts, Dance, Music , Fashion.

National Center for Children, Families and Communities

Parents Helping Parents

A private organization that finances practical, applied pediatric health research and demonstration projects.An organization that supports women and children in the areas of domestic violence, child abuse , sexual abuse, and custody laws in the United States.

Youth as Resources

Supports young people in funding, designing, and implementing service projects in their communities.

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Features mission statement, links and newsletter.National trends and research on key indicators of child and youth well-being.

Clearinghouse on International Developments in Child, Youth and Family Policies

Journey of a Missionary

Focused on the health, safety , development, learning and wellbeing of children, young people and families in Victoria, Australia.

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.A quarterly newsletter about At-Risk Youth. Grant and contact information.American Freedom Assembly is a non-profit corporation concerned for today`s youth.

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Provides publications and data at the state and national level on adoption, child abuse, welfare reform, foster care, and child poverty.A voluntary network within the Church of England working for the enhancement of family life, marriage and human relationships.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.Complete text of the book by the Panel on High-Risk Youth, National Research Council.

Youthworker

It provides information on issues relating to children and young people from Westminster and Whitehall .

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Child Welfare Workforce and Training Resources

D.A.R.E.

Institute for the Study of Children, Families and Communities

Losing Generations: Adolescents in High -Risk Settings

Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida

Pre-K Now

Sections on proven and promising programs, research in brief, and strengthening service delivery.Aims to address the needs and rights of South African children through policy research and other academic activities.

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Child Trends

Children`s Partnership

Undertakes research and policy analysis, publishes reports and multimedia materials, and forges new alliances among parents, policymakers and the private sector to achieve tangible gains for children. Information for parents, professionals, and grandparents.

Invest in Kids

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National Committee of Grandparents for Children`s Rights

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I Am Your Child

Center on Media and Child Health

Provides statistical reports on the status of U.

Evaluation and Research Database

A nonprofit resource, support , and referral service that helps fathers and families cope with difficult challenges and transformations . Services list, recent publications, and scholar profiles included.A non-profit, Christ-centered organization dedicated to helping parents raise children and build families with virtue.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.

National Guard Youth Challenge Program

A weekly column highlighting the joys and unique challenges of stepfamily living.Provides support and information to youthwork practitioners in the United Kingdom. Research, news, and information and resources for parents.

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A nonprofit organization in Canada focused on early childhood development.

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American Association for the Child`s Right to Play

Educates children, parents, and the public on media and their effects on the physical, mental, and social health of all children.Information for adults who want to make their communities better places for children.Located at Eastern Michigan University , the Institute applies scholarly research and practical expertise to issues such as foster care and child welfare.Assists children and families in Libano, Columbia.

Local Investment Commission

Affiliated with the University of Missouri at Columbia, the site provides information on health, nutrition, finances , housing, divorce, parenting, and childcare.United Kingdom-based institute that undertakes and promotes multi-disciplinary research on family life and relationships.

The Stepfamily Life

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A national collaboration of researchers, policy makers and practitioners devoted to building a better future for Australia`s children and young people.A research center located at the University of Chicago that informs policymakers, service providers, and administrators on issues affecting the well being of children.

Childwelfare.com

Eurlyaid - The European Association on Early Intervention

News, conferences, and discussion forums. Reports can be sorted by country, by region, by theme or by date.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.Web magazine for children of missionary families. Published by students from the American Christian School in Japan. Articles, quick answers, workshops, and newsletter.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. Sure Start is a UK government initiative to improve the life chances of pre-school children. Description of index, data, and press information.

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Board on Children, Youth, and Families Homepage (BOCYF)

Board members, current research projects, publications, and meeting information included.A UNICEF database that contains evaluations, studies and surveys related to UNICEF programs.

Father Resource Network

Kidsdata

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Programs, publications, and media centre.

Created in 1993 to provide an authoritative, nonpartisan analysis of child, youth, and family issues . Projects, publications, and newsletter.A detailed analysis of spending on low-income children`s programs in 13 states(1998).An online, monthly digest designed for professionals concerned with child abuse and neglect, child welfare, and adoption. It funds research, seeks the views of the community, and works to influence government family policy.Details the factors causing issues such as pornography, AIDS, premarital sex, divorce, marriage and parenting and talks about organizations addressing them.

Forum for Youth Investment

Generation - Youth Issues

A unique, non-profit organization in Cincinnati, Ohio that helps parents and their children share creative, bonding experiences using art as the medium.Seeks to promote and encourage traditional families.S.Resources for child protection, advise and help for those suffering abuse and for those who have a resposibility for children.

The Children`s Society

Student galleries, publications, and news.

The Prevention Researcher Online

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Center for the Study of Social Policy

An independent , nonpartisan research center dedicated to improving the lives of children and their families. News, data, and research briefs.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.Seeks to help organizations and individuals in the allied youth fields by providing research, publications, and issue discussions.Challenging the ways children and young people are viewed and discussed - includes a critical look at the concept of "children`s rights".Columns, essays, and advice on issues pertinent to "family" in both its broadest and most intimate contexts. data where available.Helps state, county and tribal child welfare agencies improve management, measure outcomes, and make decisions that protect children.A UK based organization that assists street children, disabled children, young refugees, and children in trouble with the law .

Thrasher Research Fund - Research in Children`s Health

Discussion forum, virtual library, events, and profiles of young leaders around the globe.

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Childhood and Youth Division

Children`s Bureau Express

Childstats.gov

An association of scientists, professionals and parents focused on children with special needs.

Kids First!

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.Provides a virtual community for young leaders.

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