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.
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.
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 policy, disseminate information and publish research findings.
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.
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.
Separated Somali Children Detailed special report by IRIN News on child-smuggling, including personal accounts, photo gallery and audio files.
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.
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.
Child Trends DataBank National trends and research on key indicators of child and youth well-being. News, data, and research briefs.
YouthAction Net Provides a virtual community for young leaders. Discussion forum, virtual library, events, and profiles of young leaders around the globe.
Child Trends An independent, nonpartisan research center dedicated to improving the lives of children and their families. Projects, news, and publications.
Journey of a Missionary Assists children and families in Libano, Columbia. Programs, newsletter, Viatorian Center, and donation information.
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.
Childwelfare.com Provides publications and data at the state and national level on adoption, child abuse, welfare reform, foster care, and child poverty.
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.
The Stepfamily Life A weekly column highlighting the joys and unique challenges of stepfamily living.
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.
Father Resource Network A nonprofit resource, support, and referral service that helps fathers and families cope with difficult challenges and transformations.
FLAME Network A voluntary network within the Church of England working for the enhancement of family life, marriage and human relationships.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Middle of Somewhere Web magazine for children of missionary families. Published by students from the American Christian School in Japan.
How to Make a Family Columns, essays, and advice on issues pertinent to "family" in both its broadest and most intimate contexts.
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.
Houston Family Foundation A non-profit, Christ-centered organization dedicated to helping parents raise children and build families with virtue.
Brothers and Sisters Offers a Christian perspective and practical tools on building successful relationships between brothers and sisters.
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 initiatives, fatherhood programs, Circle of Parents support group, and Healthy Families Florida program.
Civitas 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 Provides resources for researchers and others interested in issues related to violence and children.
Action for Child Protection 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.
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 well being of children. Projects, publications, and newsletter.
Invest in Kids A nonprofit organization in Canada focused on early childhood development. Research, publications, and resources for parents and professionals.
Youth as Resources Supports young people in funding, designing, and implementing service projects in their communities.
Evaluation and Research Database 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.
Child Welfare Workforce and Training Resources 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.
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.
Families Commission 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 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 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 Seeks to promote and encourage traditional families. Policy initiatives, congressional testimony, and press releases.
Promising Practices Network 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 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.
National Center on Grandparents Raising Grandchildren 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 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 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 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 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 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 Collaborates with advocates and policymakers in a movement to provide high-quality, voluntary pre-kindergarten education for all three and four year olds.
Youthworker Provides support and information to youthwork practitioners in the United Kingdom. Includes forum, news, and policy papers.
Center on Media and Child Health Educates children, parents, and the public on media and their effects on the physical, mental, and social health of all children.
Military HOMEFRONT Department of Defense web site providing information on military children and youth issues, programs, initiatives, and military and civilian partnerships.
D-aRts Youth Organization 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.
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 Current publications and projects on policy issues affecting adolescents from the Urban Institute.
The Urban Institute | Children Current publications and projects on policy issues affecting children from the Urban Institute.
Office for Children in Victoria Focused on the health, safety, development, learning and wellbeing of children, young people and families in Victoria, Australia.
Division of Childhood and Adolescence A focal point for policy development, research, and strategic analysis of trends regarding broad determinants of health regarding children and youth in Canada.
