Advocacy Groups

Hey U G L Y - Unique Gifted Lovable You Hey U G L Y - Unique Gifted Lovable You- A resource for tweens and teens, providing self-esteem and character development tools and programs. Includes a radio show, in-school pres… The Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands The Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands- Seeks to build a growing collection of permanent funds, the income from which will be used to enhance the educational, physical, so… Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy- Seeks legislative action, changes in public attitudes, and broad constituencies to improve the well being of children in Oklahoma. Legislati… Every Child Matters Every Child Matters- Conducts polls, publishes reports, works with reporters and state children's groups, runs advertising, and conducts campaigns on behalf of children. Initiativ… Family Connection Partnership Family Connection Partnership- Seeks to improve the health, economic well being, and educational outcomes of Georgia's children. Community assistance, state initiatives, and best … Concerned Educators Allied for a Safe Environment Concerned Educators Allied for a Safe Environment- Network of parents, teachers, and other concerned individuals, who are dedicated to creating a safe and healthy world for childr… Alliance for Childhood Alliance for Childhood- Promotes policies and practices that support children's healthy development, love of learning, and joy in living. Information about projects and how to hel… Campaign For Youth Campaign For Youth- Representing more than 1,000 community based and faith based organizations, this national initiative seeks to promote public policy solutions to the issues con… Santa Fe Boys Triannual Publication Santa Fe Boys Triannual Publication- Presents a fact-based, objective picture of the health, educational and emotional status of boys today in Santa Fe, New Mexico and in the Unit… Channel One Overview Channel One Overview- A coalition of progressive and conservative groups opposing Channel One's presence in the schools, with extensive links to testimony, data, and activism. Texas Alliance of Child and Family Services Texas Alliance of Child and Family Services- An association of private child and family welfare agencies in Texas. Advocacy, training, and publications. Black Administrators in Child Welfare, Inc. Black Administrators in Child Welfare, Inc.- A non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of African American children in the nation’s child welfare system. Conferen… First Star First Star- A national non-profit organization dedicated to helping children in child protective services, criminal and family courts, and foster care systems across the United St… Center on the Family Center on the Family- Based at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, the Center provides publications, data, and research on children and families in Hawaii. Save Abandoned Babies Foundation Save Abandoned Babies Foundation- Dedicated to publicizing an Illinois law designed to assist women who might otherwise abandon their babies in unsafe places. Offers adoption info… Sparrow Lake Alliance Sparrow Lake Alliance- Focuses on advocacy and research to improve the health and well-being of children in Ontario, Canada. Events, task forces, and publications. 50 Ways to Save Our Children 50 Ways to Save Our Children- Seeks to benefit children and their families by encouraging philanthropy and public service. Offers several specific activities individuals can do to… Society for Advocacy of Women and Child Rights Society for Advocacy of Women and Child Rights- Advocacy organization based in India that focuses on ending child labor, promoting women's rights, and AIDS awareness. National Family Preservation Network National Family Preservation Network- Resources to assist child welfare agency professionals in preserving families at risk of having children removed, reuniting removed children … Sunday Friends Sunday Friends- Since 1997, Sunday Friends has met each week empowering hundreds of homeless and very low income families as they have worked with thousands of volunteers to give … Love Our Children USA Love Our Children USA- Dedicated to fighting child abuse through advocacy, outreach, and education. Publications and resources for parents, kids and teens. Islamic Family Social Services Association Islamic Family Social Services Association- Serves the Edmonton community in Alberta, Canada, regardless of their religious denomination, while specializing in Muslim needs. Youth… Proaction, Cops and Kids Proaction, Cops and Kids- Provides funding support for community programs run by the Toronto Police Service Community Policing Unit on behalf of kids at risk. European Network of Ombudsmen for Children European Network of Ombudsmen for Children- Works to encourage the fullest possible implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, and supports collective lobbying f… Robert F. Kennedy Children's Action Corps, Inc. Robert F. Kennedy Children's Action Corps, Inc.- Provides care, counseling, treatment, education and rehabilitative services for at risk children in Massachusetts. National Center for Children in Poverty National Center for Children in Poverty- The Center, which is affiliated with Columbia University, produces reports, fact sheets, and press material that highlight strategies to e… The Children's Partnership The Children's Partnership- National research, policy analysis, and advocacy organization focused on children and technology, children's health care, and building a broad constitu… On the Capitol Doorstep (OTCD) On the Capitol Doorstep (OTCD)- Provides information on California and federal legislation affecting young children with a focus on child care and development programs. National Network for Youth National Network for Youth- Dedicated to ensuring that young people can be safe and lead healthy and productive lives. Alliance for Children and Families Alliance for Children and Families- An international membership association representing more than 350 private, nonprofit child- and family-serving organizations.