Children

Institute for the Study of Children, Families and Communities Institute for the Study of Children, Families and Communities- Located at Eastern Michigan University, the Institute applies scholarly research and practical expertise to issues s… Action for Child Protection Action for Child Protection- A consulting and training organization providing resources and technical assistance to national, state and county child welfare professionals and agen… Children and Violence Children and Violence- Provides resources for researchers and others interested in issues related to violence and children. Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida 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 initiative… Brothers and Sisters Brothers and Sisters- Offers a Christian perspective and practical tools on building successful relationships between brothers and sisters. Happen Inc. 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, comm… Middle of Somewhere Middle of Somewhere- Web magazine for children of missionary families. Published by students from the American Christian School in Japan. MissouriFamilies MissouriFamilies- Affiliated with the University of Missouri at Columbia, the site provides information on health, nutrition, finances, housing, divorce, parenting, and childcare.… Who's Minding the Children? Who's Minding the Children?- Essays about parenting and childcare, and about society's treatment of important issues that affect children. Local Investment Commission 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 Kan… Social Capital Partners 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. Embracing the Child 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 s… Thrasher Research Fund - Research in Children's Health Thrasher Research Fund - Research in Children's Health- A private organization that finances practical, applied pediatric health research and demonstration projects. Grant and con… YouthAction Net YouthAction Net- Provides a virtual community for young leaders. Discussion forum, virtual library, events, and profiles of young leaders around the globe. Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth 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 c… Center for the Study of Natural Systems and the Family 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, … Losing Generations: Adolescents in High-Risk Settings Losing Generations: Adolescents in High-Risk Settings- Complete text of the book by the Panel on High-Risk Youth, National Research Council. Youth On Track 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, c… The Future of Children 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 childre… Children's Partnership Children's Partnership- Undertakes research and policy analysis, publishes reports and multimedia materials, and forges new alliances among parents, policymakers and the private s… Deliver The Dream 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 relati… Childwelfare.com Childwelfare.com- Provides publications and data at the state and national level on adoption, child abuse, welfare reform, foster care, and child poverty. American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences 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 poli… Working With Children Checks Working With Children Checks- Explains the compulsory screening system in Western Australia, and the legislation on which it is based. Also provides forms, factsheets and FAQ. Parents Helping Parents 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 th… Child Welfare Information Gateway 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 p… The Children's Society The Children's Society- A UK based organization that assists street children, disabled children, young refugees, and children in trouble with the law. News, events, and donation a… Chapin Hall Center for Children Chapin Hall Center for Children- A research center located at the University of Chicago that informs policymakers, service providers, and administrators on issues affecting the we… Kids First! Kids First!- Evaluates, rates, and endorses video, film, software, and other media products designed for children using a volunteer, community-based jury comprising professionals,… Childstats.gov Childstats.gov- Provides statistical reports on the status of U.S. children and their families, including population, family characteristics, economic security, health, environmen…