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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.
http://www.ounce.org/
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Brothers and Sisters
Offers a Christian perspective and practical tools on building successful relationships between
brothers and sisters.
http://www.brothersandsisters.net
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Houston Family Foundation
A non-profit, Christ-centered organization dedicated to helping parents raise children and build
families with virtue.
http://www.houstonfamilyfoundation.org/
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National Committee of Grandparents for Children's Rights
Advocates and lobbies for substantial and urgent legislative changes that protect the rights of
grandparents and children.
http://www.grandparentsforchildren.org/
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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, community programs, and volunteer
opportunities.
http://www.happeninc.com/
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How to Make a Family
Columns, essays, and advice on issues pertinent to "family" in both its broadest and most
intimate contexts.
http://www.howtomakeafamily.com/
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Neverland
Promotes the Convention on the Rights of the Child, provides information on the Sunflower
Children's Center at Saint Louis University in Baguio City, Philippines, and offers articles on
children's issues.
http://www.slu.edu.ph/offices/childcenter/rights/home.htm
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Eurlyaid - The European Association on Early Intervention
An association of scientists, professionals and parents focused on children with special needs.
News, conferences, and discussion forums.
http://www.eurlyaid.net/
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Middle of Somewhere
Web magazine for children of missionary families. Published by students from the American Christian
School in Japan.
http://www.christarjapan.org/
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Newcastle Centre for Family Studies
United Kingdom-based institute that undertakes and promotes multi-disciplinary research on family
life and relationships. Publications, research, and post-graduate programs.
http://www.ncl.ac.uk/ncfs/
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Forum for Youth Investment
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.
http://www.forumforyouthinvestment.org/
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Budden Praed Foundation
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.
http://www.buddinpraed.org/
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United For Justice
An organization that supports women and children in the areas of domestic violence, child abuse,
sexual abuse, and custody laws in the United States.
http://www.unitedforjustice.com/
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MissouriFamilies
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.
http://missourifamilies.org/
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Who's Minding the Children?
Essays about parenting and childcare, and about society's treatment of important issues that affect
children.
http://www.childrensneeds.homestead.com/index.html
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Sure Start research and evaluation in the School of Education, University of Sheffield
Research and evaluation of Sure Start programmes. Sure Start is a UK government initiative to
improve the life chances of pre-school children.
http://www.shef.ac.uk/surestart
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Kids First!
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.
http://www.kidsfirstinternet.org/
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FLAME Network
A voluntary network within the Church of England working for the enhancement of family life,
marriage and human relationships.
http://www.flamefamily.co.uk/
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Father Resource Network
A nonprofit resource, support, and referral service that helps fathers and families cope with
difficult challenges and transformations.
http://www.father.com/
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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 Kansas City and Jackson County. Initiatives, news,
and data.
http://www.kclinc.org/
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Lutheran Services in Iowa
Serving troubled, abused, neglected, abandoned and at-risk children and families in Iowa. Programs,
news, and employment.
http://www.lsiowa.org/
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Military Children and Youth
Department of Defense web site providing information on military children and youth issues,
programs, initiatives, and military and civilian partnerships.
http://www.mfrc-dodqol.org/mcy/
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The Stepfamily Life
A weekly column highlighting the joys and unique challenges of stepfamily living.
http://www.thestepfamilylife.com/
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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.
http://www.socialcapitalpartners.ca/
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Children's Bureau Express
An online, monthly digest designed for professionals concerned with child abuse and neglect, child
welfare, and adoption.
http://cbexpress.acf.hhs.gov/index.cfm
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Childwelfare.com
Provides publications and data at the state and national level on adoption, child abuse, welfare
reform, foster care, and child poverty.
http://www.childwelfare.com/
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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 shelters.
http://www.embracingthechild.org/
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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 their anger towards their children.
Parent stories, group locations, and volunteer and donation opportunities.
http://www.parentshelpingparents.org/
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Journey of a Missionary
Assists children and families in Libano, Columbia. Programs, newsletter, Viatorian Center, and
donation information.
http://www.bendiga.org/
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Thrasher Research Fund - Research in Children's Health
A private organization that finances practical, applied pediatric health research and demonstration
projects. Grant and contact information.
http://www.thrasherresearch.org/
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Child Trends
An independent, nonpartisan research center dedicated to improving the lives of children and their
families. Projects, news, and publications.
http://www.childtrends.org/
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YouthAction Net
Provides a virtual community for young leaders. Discussion forum, virtual library, events, and
profiles of young leaders around the globe.
http://www.youthactionnet.org/
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Kids Count
A national and state-by-state statistical effort to track the status of children in the United
States sponsored by the Annie E. Casey Foundation.
http://www.aecf.org/kidscount/
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Child Trends DataBank
National trends and research on key indicators of child and youth well-being. News, data, and
research briefs.
http://www.childtrendsdatabank.org/
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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 relationships. Press releases, newsletter,
information on retreat weekends, and volunteer opportunities.
http://www.deliverthedream.org/
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Single Parents Community Network
A nonprofit, all-volunteer organization of single parents and their children in the Greater
Washington D.C. area. Social activities, community service initiatives, newsletter, and resources.
http://www.spcn.org/
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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 children and young people. Programs, publications, and media centre.
http://www.aracy.org.au/
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Child Welfare Training Resources Project
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.
http://www.childwelfaretraining.org/
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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. Services list, recent publications, and
scholar profiles included.
http://www.gccs.gla.ac.uk/
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Board on Children, Youth, and Families Homepage (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.
http://www7.nationalacademies.org/bocyf/
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Separated Somali Children
Detailed special report by IRIN News on child-smuggling, including personal accounts, photo
gallery and audio files.
http://www.irinnews.org/webspecials/Somalichildren/default.asp
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Focus International
Details the factors causing issues such as pornography, AIDS, premarital sex, divorce, marriage and
parenting and talks about organizations addressing them.
http://www.fofinternational.com/
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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, links and newsletter.
http://csnsf.org/
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Losing Generations: Adolescents in High-Risk Settings
Complete text of the book by the Panel on High-Risk Youth, National Research Council.
http://www.nap.edu/catalog/2113.html
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A New World for Children
Offers monthly action columns on global children's issues, including AIDS, land mines, child labor,
hunger and poverty.
http://www.anewworldforchildren.org
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Connect For Kids
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.
http://www.connectforkids.org/
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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.
http://www.childrenspartnership.org/
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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.
http://www.childstats.gov/
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American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
Woks to improve the quality and standards of individual and family life through programs that
educate, influence public policy, disseminate information and publish research findings.
http://www.aafcs.org/
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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, camps and churches. The site
also provides a newsletter and a speaking schedule.
http://www.youthontrack.org
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Generation - Youth Issues
Challenging the ways children and young people are viewed and discussed - includes a critical look
at the concept of "children's rights".
http://www.generationyouthissues.org.uk
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Children and Violence
Researchers are becoming increasingly interested in violence and its affect on children. The site
contains many links to other sites addressing different aspects of children and violence
http://www.angelfire.com/az/ChildrenandViolence
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I Am Your Child
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.
http://www.iamyourchild.org/
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Children and the Law
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.
http://www.abanet.org/child/home.html
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The Children's Society
Children and young people are shaped by the communities they live in, and by the people who
surround them. The Children's Society concentrates its resources on tackling the root causes of the
problems these children and young people face.
http://www.the-childrens-society.org.uk/
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Childhood and Youth Division
Center of expertise, leadership, and coordination for children and youth programs, issues and
activities within the federal government and Health Canada.
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hppb/childhood-youth/
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The Prevention Researcher Online
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.
http://www.TPRonline.org
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YNIC and SCC - Social Change Center
A computer database, with over 300 different youth projects and 60 countries, all over the world.
http://www.ynic-scc.com
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Children's Budget Report
A detailed analysis of spending on low-income children's programs in 13 states(1998).
http://newfederalism.urban.org/html/occa14.html
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Promoting Christian Child Care Alternatives
Resources for child protection, advise and help for those suffering abuse and for those who have a
resposibility for children.
http://www.pcca.co.uk
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D.A.R.E.
Provides children with the information and skills they need to live drug and violence free lives.
http://www.dare.com
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Children Now
A nonpartisan, independent voice for children based in California, working to translate the
nation's commitment to children and families into action. Provides articles and resources in the
areas of Children and the Media, Talking with Kids, and Working Families.
http://www.childrennow.org/
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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 children's well-being.
http://www.futureofchildren.org/
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