- http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/ghindex.html - The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is responsible for federal programs that promote the economic and social well-being of families, children, individuals, and communities. ACF programs aim to achieve the following : families and individuals empowered to increase their own economic independence and productivity; strong, healthy, supportive communities that have a positive impact on the quality of life.
- http://www.youthlink.org/gyandatabase.html - The Global Youth ACTION Network is an international collaboration among youth and youth-serving organizations to share information, resources and solutions. Its purpose is to promote greater youth engagement. The GYAN creates the opportunity for every young person to be heard, leverages their voices to impact national and global agendas and provides tools, recognition and financial support for youth who take positive action to improve our world - community by community. The search is a tool, free of charge, for young people and organizations to share information more effectively. It enables any young person to connect to the tools and resources to make a difference.
- http://www.search-institute.org/ - Search Institute is an independent, nonprofit, nonsectarian organization whose mission is to advance the well-being of adolescents and children by generating knowledge and promoting its application. Search Institute conducts research and evaluation, develops publications and practical tools, and provides training and technical assistance. The institute collaborates with others to promote long-term organizational, and cultural change that supports the healthy development of all children and adolescents.
- http://www.aasa.org/ - The AASA, founded in 1865, is the professional organization for over 14,000 educational leaders across America and in many other countries. AASA’s mission is to support and develop effective school system leaders who are dedicated to the highest quality public education for all children.
- http://www.pta.org/apta/archrs.htm - The National PTA maintains a Resource Center which serves not only as a reference library, with particular emphasis on the education, health and welfare of children, but also as an archive library of historical PTA materials.
- http://www.pta.org/links/OrgLinks.htm - The PTA offers this huge archive of links to Child Advocacy related sites.
- More links about Kids in our alternate directory
- http://www.childadvocacy.org/ - The National Association of Child Advocates (NACA) is the only national organization devoted to building the capacity of state and local child advocacy organizations. With 64 member organizations in 48 states and 11 cities and communities, NACA serves as the forum where child advocacy leaders from across the country convene to share ideas and exchange information, formulate joint efforts and coordinate strategies, sharpen their skills, and increase the impact of the child advocacy movement. NACA establishes links between state and local child advocates and national experts and provides a clearinghouse of information on issues affecting children and effective advocacy.
- http://www.cwla.org/cwla.advocacy.html - CWLA Kids' Advocate Online will keep you up-to-date on CWLA issues and enable you to respond to issues in Congress pertinent to children. CWLA Kids' Advocate Online is the quickest, most efficient means of making your voice heard on behalf of kids.
- http://www.ala.org/ - The American Library Association provides leadership for the development, promotion, and improvement of library and information services and the profession of librarianship in order to enhance learning and ensure access to information for all.
- http://www.edweek.org/context/states/ - Interested in facts, figures, and news from a particular state? Education Week has put together pages on each state and the District of Columbia, listing key players, key statistics, legislative updates, and past stories from Education Week.
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