Advocacy Groups

Child Labor Coalition Child Labor Coalition- Provides a forum and a unified voice on protecting working minors and ending child labor exploitation. Develops informational and educational outreach to th… International Bureau of Children's Rights International Bureau of Children's Rights- An international organization based in Canada that seeks to protect, defend and promote the rights and the welfare of all children. Supp… Canadian Coalition for the Rights of Children Canadian Coalition for the Rights of Children- The Coalition aims to ensure a collective voice for Canadian organizations and youth advocates of children's rights as described in … Children's Rights, Inc. Children's Rights, Inc.- Watchdog group dedicated to reforming government child welfare services across the US. Statistics, reports on pending legislation, policy and research pos… Child Welfare League of America Child Welfare League of America- Children's advocacy organization active in lobbying and humanitarian projects in the US. History and current programs described; links to publicat… Campaign 2000 - End Child Poverty in Canada Campaign 2000 - End Child Poverty in Canada- A cross-Canada public education movement to build public awareness and support for the 1989 all-party House of Commons resolution to e… National Association for Multicultural Education National Association for Multicultural Education- This site supports efforts in educational equity and social justice and provides resources for students and educators and valuabl… American Youth Policy Forum American Youth Policy Forum- Nonpartisan professional development organization providing learning opportunities for policymakers working on youth issues at the local, state and na… The Schott Foundation The Schott Foundation- Develops and strengthens the movement for equity in education and child care. Funds initiatives aimed at improving public policy and educational and advocac… The Child Advocate Network The Child Advocate Network- Serves the needs of children, families and professionals while addressing medical, educational, psychiatric, legal and legislative issues. Kids First Fund Kids First Fund- Designed to serve children who are orphans, handicapped, sexually abused, physically abused and pregnant teenagers in developing countries and economies of our wo… Children's Defense Fund Children's Defense Fund- Advocacy for American children, particularly poor and minority children and those with disabilities. Issues and programs include: Head Start, Healthy Star… Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth- Independent agency created by the state legislature to advocate for children and support community efforts to improve the lives of chil… Annie E. Casey Foundation Annie E. Casey Foundation- Private charitable organization dedicated to helping build better futures for disadvantaged children in the U.S. Initiatives are related to reducing tee… UNICEF: Child Rights UNICEF: Child Rights- Publications and information on the work of the United Nations Children's Fund and its advocacy for children's rights, survival, development and protection t… Youth Law Center Youth Law Center- Non-profit, public interest law office that investigates abuse in the child welfare and juvenile justice systems. National Center for Youth Law National Center for Youth Law- Seeks to protect abused and neglected children, increase youths’ access to health care and other public benefits, and ensure the fair treatment of y… National Association of Counsel for Children National Association of Counsel for Children- Child advocacy and professional membership association representing children that are involved in the court system as victims of abus… Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families- Information on mission to protect and promote through research, education and advocacy the rights and well-being of Arkansas children… Children at Risk Children at Risk- Seeks to improve the lives of children in the greater Houston, Texas area through advocacy, policy analysis, and research. Issues, data, and publications. Indiana Youth Institute Indiana Youth Institute- Provides tools and information to youth organizations in Indiana. Data, publications, grant tips, and consulting services. Advocates for Children and Youth Advocates for Children and Youth- An independent nonprofit promoting the interests of children in Maryland. History and purpose, supporting data, news, opportunities, and donation… Connecticut Association for Human Services Connecticut Association for Human Services- Independent, nonprofit organization committed to decreasing poverty, neglect and inequality through public education, research, advocac… Children's Health Alliance of Wisconsin Children's Health Alliance of Wisconsin- Building strong partnerships and coalitions to address emerging children's health issues throughout Wisconsin. Children's Week Children's Week- Seeks to educate Florida's legislature on important issues facing children and families. Events, position papers, and advocacy toolkit. Child and Family Policy Center Child and Family Policy Center- Uses research to improve state and federal policy regarding children and families. News, publications, Iowa projects, and national projects. Waypoint Waypoint- Provides advocacy, community leadership, and services for women and their families in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and surrounding areas. Child care, domestic violence prevention,… Priority Children Priority Children- Aims to improve the quality of life for children and families in Genesee County, Michigan through assessment, public awareness and advocacy. Includes action age… Michigan's Children Michigan's Children- Non-profit organization that promotes a strategy of intervening before problems limit a child's potential. Programs, news, publications, and legislative issue… Massachusetts Citizens for Children Massachusetts Citizens for Children- Aims to elevate children's issues to the top of the public agenda in Massachusetts. News, hotlines, and projects on preventing child abuse and…