Knowledge: children, youth and family
See Also:
- home → family
- kids and teens
- reference → education
- society → activism → in daily life → money matters → children and youth
- society → issues → health → conditions and diseases → sexually transmitted diseases → aids → young people
- society → law → legal information → family law
- society → law → legal information → juvenile law
- society → people → generations and age groups → youth
Links
- The Future of Children
http://www.futureofchildren.org/ - 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.
- D.A.R.E.
http://www.dare.com - Provides children with the information and skills they need to live drug and violence free lives.
- Promoting Christian Child Care Alternatives
http://www.pcca.co.uk - Resources for child protection, advise and help for those suffering abuse and for those who have a resposibility for children.
- YNIC and SCC - Social Change Center
http://www.ynic-scc.com - A computer database, with over 300 different youth projects and 60 countries, all over the world.
- The Prevention Researcher Online
http://www.tpronline.org/ - 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.
- The Children's Society
http://www.the-childrens-society.org.uk/ - A UK based organization that assists street children, disabled children, young refugees, and children in trouble with the law. News, events, and donation and volunteer information.
- Children and the Law
http://www.abanet.org/child/home.html - 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.
- I Am Your Child
http://www.iamyourchild.org/ - 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.
- Youth On Track
http://www.youthontrack.org - 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.
- American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
http://www.aafcs.org/ - 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.
- Childstats.gov
http://www.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.
- Children's Partnership
http://www.childrenspartnership.org/ - 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.
- Connect For Kids
http://www.connectforkids.org/ - 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.
- Losing Generations: Adolescents in High-Risk Settings
http://www.nap.edu/catalog/2113.html - Complete text of the book by the Panel on High-Risk Youth, National Research Council.
- Center for the Study of Natural Systems and the Family
http://csnsf.org/ - Provides educational programs and information on Bowen theory and the study of family systems. Features mission statement, links and newsletter.
- Board on Children, Youth, and Families Homepage (BOCYF)
http://www7.nationalacademies.org/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.
- Glasgow Centre for the Child and Society
http://www.gccs.gla.ac.uk/ - 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.
- Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth
http://www.aracy.org.au/ - 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.
- Deliver The Dream
http://www.deliverthedream.org/ - 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.
- Child Trends DataBank
http://www.childtrendsdatabank.org/ - National trends and research on key indicators of child and youth well-being. News, data, and research briefs.
- YouthAction Net
http://www.youthactionnet.org/ - Provides a virtual community for young leaders. Discussion forum, virtual library, events, and profiles of young leaders around the globe.
- Child Trends
http://www.childtrends.org/ - An independent, nonpartisan research center dedicated to improving the lives of children and their families. Projects, news, and publications.
- Thrasher Research Fund - Research in Children's Health
http://www.thrasherresearch.org/ - A private organization that finances practical, applied pediatric health research and demonstration projects. Grant and contact information.
- Journey of a Missionary
http://www.bendiga.org/ - Assists children and families in Libano, Columbia. Programs, newsletter, Viatorian Center, and donation information.
- Parents Helping Parents
http://www.parentshelpingparents.org/ - 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.
- Embracing the Child
http://www.embracingthechild.org/ - 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.
- Childwelfare.com
http://www.childwelfare.com/ - Provides publications and data at the state and national level on adoption, child abuse, welfare reform, foster care, and child poverty.
- Children's Bureau Express
http://cbexpress.acf.hhs.gov/index.cfm - An online, monthly digest designed for professionals concerned with child abuse and neglect, child welfare, and adoption.
- Social Capital Partners
http://www.socialcapitalpartners.ca/ - Invests in and incubates revenue-generating social enterprises that employ at-risk youth and other populations outside the economic mainstream in Canada.
- The Stepfamily Life
http://www.thestepfamilylife.com/ - A weekly column highlighting the joys and unique challenges of stepfamily living.
- Local Investment Commission
http://www.kclinc.org/ - 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.
- Father Resource Network
http://www.father.com/ - A nonprofit resource, support, and referral service that helps fathers and families cope with difficult challenges and transformations.
- FLAME Network
http://www.flamefamily.co.uk/ - A voluntary network within the Church of England working for the enhancement of family life, marriage and human relationships.
- Sure Start research and evaluation in the School of Education, University of Sheffield
http://www.shef.ac.uk/surestart - Research and evaluation of Sure Start programmes. Sure Start is a UK government initiative to improve the life chances of pre-school children.
- Who's Minding the Children?
http://www.childrensneeds.homestead.com/index.html - Essays about parenting and childcare, and about society's treatment of important issues that affect children.
- MissouriFamilies
http://missourifamilies.org/ - 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.
- United For Justice
http://www.unitedforjustice.com/ - An organization that supports women and children in the areas of domestic violence, child abuse, sexual abuse, and custody laws in the United States.
- Budden Praed Foundation
http://www.buddinpraed.org/ - 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.
- Forum for Youth Investment
http://www.forumforyouthinvestment.org/ - 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.
- Newcastle Centre for Family Studies
http://www.ncl.ac.uk/ncfs/ - United Kingdom-based institute that undertakes and promotes multi-disciplinary research on family life and relationships. Publications, research, and post-graduate programs.
- Middle of Somewhere
http://www.christarjapan.org/ - Web magazine for children of missionary families. Published by students from the American Christian School in Japan.
- Eurlyaid - The European Association on Early Intervention
http://www.eurlyaid.net/ - An association of scientists, professionals and parents focused on children with special needs. News, conferences, and discussion forums.
- How to Make a Family
http://www.howtomakeafamily.com/ - Columns, essays, and advice on issues pertinent to "family" in both its broadest and most intimate contexts.
- Happen Inc.
http://www.happeninc.com/ - 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.
- National Committee of Grandparents for Children's Rights
http://www.grandparentsforchildren.org/ - Advocates and lobbies for substantial and urgent legislative changes that protect the rights of grandparents and children.
- Houston Family Foundation
http://www.houstonfamilyfoundation.org/ - A non-profit, Christ-centered organization dedicated to helping parents raise children and build families with virtue.
- Brothers and Sisters
http://www.brothersandsisters.net - Offers a Christian perspective and practical tools on building successful relationships between brothers and sisters.
- Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida
http://www.ounce.org/ - 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.
- Civitas
http://www.civitas.org/ - Offers expert opinion, important tips, and complete lists to handle virtually every aspect of raising a child. Information for parents, professionals, and grandparents.
- Children and Violence
http://www.public.asu.edu/~dbodman/candv/ - Provides resources for researchers and others interested in issues related to violence and children.
- Action for Child Protection
http://www.actionchildprotection.org/ - 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.
- Institute for the Study of Children, Families and Communities
http://www.iscfc.emich.edu/ - Located at Eastern Michigan University, the Institute applies scholarly research and practical expertise to issues such as foster care and child welfare.
- Chapin Hall Center for Children
http://www.chapinhall.org/ - A research center located at the University of Chicago that informs policymakers, service providers, and administrators on issues affecting the well being of children. Projects, publications, and newsletter.
- National Child Welfare Resource Center for Organizational Improvement
http://muskie.usm.maine.edu/helpkids/ - Helps state, county and tribal child welfare agencies improve management, measure outcomes, and make decisions that protect children. Toll-free number, publications, and programs.
- Invest in Kids
http://www.investinkids.ca/ - A nonprofit organization in Canada focused on early childhood development. Research, publications, and resources for parents and professionals.
- Youth as Resources
http://www.yar.org/ - Supports young people in funding, designing, and implementing service projects in their communities.
- American Association for the Child's Right to Play
http://www.ipausa.org/ - Protects, preserves, and promotes play as a fundamental right for all humans.
- Evaluation and Research Database
http://www.unicef.org/evaldatabase/index.html - 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.
- Kids First!
http://www.kidsfirst.org/kidsfirst/ - 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.
- Families Commission
http://www.familiescommission.govt.nz - 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.
- Toll-Free Numbers for Health Information
http://www.health.gov/nhic/Pubs/tollfree.pdf - A list of toll-free numbers, and description of services, on health topics compiled by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Several topics related to children are included.
- National Guard Youth Challenge Program
http://www.ngycp.org/ - 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
- Kids First Coalition
http://www.kidsfirstcoalition.org/ - Seeks to promote and encourage traditional families. Policy initiatives, congressional testimony, and press releases.
- Promising Practices Network
http://www.promisingpractices.net/ - 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.
- The Comic Book Project
http://www.comicbookproject.org/ - 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.
- kidsnutrition.org
http://www.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.
- National Center on Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
http://chhs.gsu.edu/nationalcenter/ - 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.
- National Center for Children, Families and Communities
http://www.nccfc.org/ - 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.
- Kidsdata
http://www.kidsdata.org/ - 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.
- Clearinghouse on International Developments in Child, Youth and Family Policies
http://www.childpolicyintl.org/ - 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.
- Center for the Study of Social Policy
http://www.cssp.org/ - 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.
- The Child Well-Being Index
http://www.soc.duke.edu/~cwi/ - 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.
- Pre-K Now
http://www.preknow.org/ - Collaborates with advocates and policymakers in a movement to provide high-quality, voluntary pre-kindergarten education for all three and four year olds.
- Youthworker
http://www.youthworker.uk.net/ - Provides support and information to youthwork practitioners in the United Kingdom. Includes forum, news, and policy papers.
- Youth Today: The Newspaper on Youth Work
http://www.youthtoday.org - A national source for news, views and important developments in the youth service field from a nonprofit organization.
- cpinfo
http://www.cpinfo.org.uk - 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.
- Center on Media and Child Health
http://www.cmch.tv/ - Educates children, parents, and the public on media and their effects on the physical, mental, and social health of all children.
- Children's Budget Report
http://www.urban.org/publications/308042.html - A detailed analysis of spending on low-income children's programs in 13 states(1998).
- Military HOMEFRONT
http://www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil/ - Department of Defense web site providing information on military children and youth issues, programs, initiatives, and military and civilian partnerships.
- D-aRts Youth Organization
http://www.dartscafe.com - 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.
- Child Welfare Information Gateway
http://www.childwelfare.gov - 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.
- familyfacts.org
http://www.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.
- The Urban Institute | Adolescents
http://www.urban.org/adolescents/index.cfm - Current publications and projects on policy issues affecting adolescents from the Urban Institute.
- The Urban Institute | Children
http://www.urban.org/children/index.cfm - Current publications and projects on policy issues affecting children from the Urban Institute.
- The Urban Institute | Family/Parents
http://www.urban.org/family/index.cfm - Current publications and projects from the Urban Institute on policy issues affecting families/parents.
- Office for Children in Victoria
http://www.office-for-children.vic.gov.au/ - Focused on the health, safety, development, learning and wellbeing of children, young people and families in Victoria, Australia.
- Division of Childhood and Adolescence
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/dca-dea/main_e.html - A focal point for policy development, research, and strategic analysis of trends regarding broad determinants of health regarding children and youth in Canada.
- Monroe County Coalition for Children and Families
http://www.monroecountywestvirginiafamilyresourcenetwork.com/ - A West Virginia Family Resource Network. Site includes a resource directory, tobacco prevention coalition, breast cancer awareness and more.
- Project Destiny of Hope
http://destinyofhope.org - An organization in Baltimore, Maryland that seeks to make effective leaders and productive citizens of at-risk youths and teens through interest driven programs.
- For Kids' Sake
http://www.blogcharm.com/4kids - A blog discussing the issues that affect children across the world; from child abuse, to poverty, to child soldiers, to education, to medication, and everything else. Also includes ways for people to make a difference.
- Working With Children Checks
http://www.checkwwc.wa.gov.au - Explains the compulsory screening system in Western Australia, and the legislation on which it is based. Also provides forms, factsheets and FAQ.
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