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A non profit organization working to expose child abuse within privately owned facilities. Has advice for parents, a list of suspect facilities, links to news stories, and a list of recent deaths.
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Helps Amerasian children and families in the Philippines, Vietnam, and other parts of the world. News, events, and Amerasian Registry.
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Seeks to build a growing collection of permanent funds, the income from which will be used to enhance the educational, physical, social, cultural and environmental well-being of the islands' people.
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Conducts polls, publishes reports, works with reporters and state children's groups, runs advertising, and conducts campaigns on behalf of children. Initiatives on child abuse prevention, health insurance, after school programs, and early childhood education.
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Makes a difference in the lives of children with neurological disorders and their families. Resources, forums, chat, and activities for kids.
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Seeks to improve the health, economic well being, and educational outcomes of Georgia's children. Community assistance, state initiatives, and best practices.
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A faith based social action ministry dealing with community issues in Tallahassee, Florida.
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A group of more than 500 business executives and senior military experts who are working to increase federal investments in education, health care, and the needs of children by shifting spending from the Pentagon budget.
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Dedicated to promoting healthy, constructive, non-violent play for all children.
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Promotes policies and practices that support children's healthy development, love of learning, and joy in living. Information about projects and how to help.
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Representing more than 1,000 community based and faith based organizations, this national initiative seeks to promote public policy solutions to the issues confronting young people between the ages of 16 and 24.
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An independent non-governmental organization working to promote and protect the rights of the child.
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Presents a fact-based, objective picture of the health, educational and emotional status of boys today in Santa Fe, New Mexico and in the United States.
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Members of this Washington state network are automatically alerted whenever legislative decisions that affect children are being made.
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A coalition of progressive and conservative groups opposing Channel One's presence in the schools, with extensive links to testimony, data, and activism.
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An association of private child and family welfare agencies in Texas. Advocacy, training, and publications.
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A non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of African American children in the nation’s child welfare system. Conferences, news, statistics, and training.
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A national non-profit organization dedicated to helping children in child protective services, criminal and family courts, and foster care systems across the United States.
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Affiliated with the University of Washington, the Center uses policy and data analysis to improve the well being of children, families and communities. Projects, conferences, and press releases.
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Independent agency created by the state legislature to advocate for children and support community efforts to improve the lives of children. Newsletter, data, and legislation.
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Based at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, the Center provides publications, data, and research on children and families in Hawaii.
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Seeks to protect abused and neglected children, increase youths’ access to health care and other public benefits, and ensure the fair treatment of youth in the juvenile justice system. News, publications, and contact information.
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Focuses on advocacy and research to improve the health and well-being of children in Ontario, Canada. Events, task forces, and publications.
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Seeks to benefit children and their families by encouraging philanthropy and public service. Offers several specific activities individuals can do to improve the lives of children.
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The Center, which is affiliated with the Sisters of the Good Shepherd, advocates for changes in society that improve the lives of women and children. Contact information, goals, and legislative priorities.
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An alliance of public, private, and nonprofit groups committed to raising awareness and expanding resources for afterschool programs.
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Resources for parents, mentors, and organizations interested in mentoring programs in the Lancaster, Pennsylvania area.
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The Center, which is affiliated with Vanderbilt University, uses advocacy, research, and education to strengthen children and families.
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Annual child and family conferences moderated by former Vice President Al Gore and Tipper Gore. Reports, speeches, and resources.
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Building strong partnerships and coalitions to address emerging children's health issues throughout Wisconsin.
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Provides advocacy, community leadership, and services for women and their families in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and surrounding areas. Child care, domestic violence prevention, and shelter programs.
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An association of Colorado nonprofit child welfare agencies advocating on behalf of at-risk children and families.
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Since 1997, Sunday Friends has met each week empowering hundreds of homeless and very low income families as they have worked with thousands of volunteers to give back to the San Jose community. By engaging in every day activities, children and their parents learn social and economic skills that enrich their lives.
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Serves the Edmonton community in Alberta, Canada, regardless of their religious denomination, while specializing in Muslim needs. Youth development programs, domestic violence counseling, and food and clothing assistance.
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Helps national and community organizations build youth development programs. Publications, research, links to grant opportunities, and contact information.
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Works to encourage the fullest possible implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, and supports collective lobbying for children's rights.
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A free and comprehensive multidisciplinary forum for those that work with youth to exchange viewpoints, research, and experiences with others who strive toward a common goal: promoting the well-being of youth.
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The Center, which is affiliated with Columbia University, produces reports, fact sheets, and press material that highlight strategies to end child poverty in the United States.
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Dedicated to ensuring that young people can be safe and lead healthy and productive lives.
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An association of parents, concerned citizens, and professionals that seek reforms to Child Protective Services.
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Provides a forum and a unified voice on protecting working minors and ending child labor exploitation. Develops informational and educational outreach to the public and private sectors.
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Information on the status of children in India and the organization's efforts to provide them food, clothing, shelter, and education.
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The Coalition aims to ensure a collective voice for Canadian organizations and youth advocates of children's rights as described in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the World Summit for Children Declaration.
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Watchdog group dedicated to reforming government child welfare services across the US. Statistics, reports on pending legislation, policy and research position papers, cases, and news.
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Child advocacy and professional membership association representing children that are involved in the court system as victims of abuse and neglect or subjects of custody, visitation and adoption cases. Information about training and technical assistance, policy advocacy, and events.
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Children's advocacy organization active in lobbying and humanitarian projects in the US. History and current programs described; links to publications, childrearing resources, and sponsors.
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This site supports efforts in educational equity and social justice and provides resources for students and educators and valuable links to other sites.
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Dedicated to providing long-term care to needy children worldwide by offering information on child sponsorship and poverty reduction, action alerts, and online donation options.
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Nonpartisan professional development organization providing learning opportunities for policymakers working on youth issues at the local, state and national levels.
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Develops and strengthens the movement for equity in education and child care. Funds initiatives aimed at improving public policy and educational and advocacy organizations.
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Joint effort of Children's Hospital Medical Center of Cincinnati, the University of Cincinnati and concerned citizens, dedicated to stopping the pain of child abuse through education, evaluation, and treatment for victimized children and their families.
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Serves the needs of children, families and professionals while addressing medical, educational, psychiatric, legal and legislative issues.
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Provides support and information for parenting in a complex world through the Parent Resource Center.
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An electronic magazine for children's advocacy professionals, with news and articles on legal issues, medical and mental health topics related to the care of abused and neglected children.
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Children's advocacy group with an array of programs that provide services in education, health, housing, mental health and employment.
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Works to make the system better serve America's most vulnerable children by trying to change policies concerning child abuse, foster care and family preservation.
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Private charitable organization dedicated to helping build better futures for disadvantaged children in the U.S. Initiatives are related to reducing teen pregnancy, improving foster care, education reform, alternatives to juvenile detention, neighborhood improvement, and increased public awareness of children's issues.
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Publisher of the Children's Advocate news magazine covering trends and policy issues affecting children and their families.
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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.
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Organization against advertising and marketing to children. Events, links, how to join, newsletter, and press releases.
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An independent, non-profit, multi-issue advocacy organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for children living in the District of Columbia. Includes advocacy, resources, and project information.
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An advocacy organization dedicated to improving the health, safety, and economic well being of children in Washington state. Offers publications, training opportunities, and resources for advocacy and outreach.
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Promotes the prevention, treatment and education of child abuse and neglect, through body safety programs for kids, residential treatment for abused children, and lectures for adults - all free of charge - as well as the National Child Abuse Hotline.
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Devoted to improving the lives of children in Texas. Legislative policy, events, campaigns, and advocacy resources.
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Seeks to improve the lives of children in the greater Houston, Texas area through advocacy, policy analysis, and research. Issues, data, and publications.
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State-wide advocacy organization with a focus on the welfare of Afro-American children. Includes public education materials, information about current issues, and an overview of services offered.
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A non-profit organization devoted to helping abused children. Events, membership, and sex offender list.
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Works with individuals and organizations in the public and private sectors to develop common agendas and strategies that promote the well-being of Pennsylvania's children.
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Seeks greater funding and support for health insurance, education, transportation, and public benefits for children and families in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area. Health care resources, events, and press releases.
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Dedicated to the wellbeing of each and every child in Oregon. Includes policy agenda, news, data, and publications.
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Provides news, reports, and resources on issues affecting the well-being of North Carolina's children. Special emphasis on child abuse, health care, education, and juvenile justice.
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Parents supporting legislating to raise maximum age of parental control under Persons in Need of Supervision (PINS) law to 18. Position statement, links.
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Strives to improve the lives of children in Westchester County, New York by focusing on improved health care, less gun violence, and better foster care services.
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A child advocacy organization. Find information about programs, special projects, news, and events.
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Advocacy organization that works to improve the health and well-being of children in NH. Vision statement, board of directors, current issues, advocate's toolbox, online resources, and information on the NH Children's Advocacy Network.
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Works to provide health coverage for uninsured and underinsured children; affordable child care for working parents; improved, consistent child support; welfare reform that helps low-income families and children; safety for children and reunification for families through reforms to the child welfare system.
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Aims to improve the quality of life for children and families in Genesee County, Michigan through assessment, public awareness and advocacy. Includes action agenda, statistics, and advocacy opportunities.
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An independent, non-partisan, statewide public information, education and mobilization project that aims to elevate children's issues to the top of the public agenda.
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An independent nonprofit promoting the interests of children in Maryland. History and purpose, supporting data, news, opportunities, and donations.
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A non-profit child advocacy organization dedicated to improving the lives of children, youth, and their families.
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A voice for Louisiana's children and families. Find data and statistics, resources, and project information.
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Uses research to improve state and federal policy regarding children and families. News, publications, Iowa projects, and national projects.
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Seeks to educate Florida's legislature on important issues facing children and families. Events, position papers, and advocacy toolkit.
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Independent, nonprofit organization committed to decreasing poverty, neglect and inequality through public education, research, advocacy, and policy development.
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Seeks to improve the health, safety, education, and economic security of children in Colorado. Newsletter, early childhood initiatives, information for the media, and legislative updates.
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The Institute, which is affiliated with the University of San Diego School of Law, represents the interest of children in legislative, judicial, and administrative matters.
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To improve the lives of children and their families in Silicon Valley by developing community partnerships to promote and protect their interests and serving as an advocate on their behalf.
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A non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to promoting the well-being of all of Arizona's children and their families through research, policy development, media campaigns and advocacy.
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Coalition of organizations and community groups promotes legislation, policy and practice to enable young people to achieve their potential and to help make a better world. Read about the issues and how to mobilize your community.
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A registered charity committed to keeping children safe from bullying, harm or abuse. Offers children a helpline, publications and advice FAQ. Content in several languages.
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Support for families and victims of domestic abuse. News and events and how volunteers can help.
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An interactive and educational platform to defend and protect children's rights as defined by the UNCRC, with case studies, news and opinion articles, activity centre, and downloads.
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Nonprofit organization which promotes and protects the legal rights and interests of poor children dependent upon the judicial, child welfare, health and mental health, education, and juvenile justice systems for their care. Located at the University of Connecticut School of Law in Hartford.
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Recipient of national (U.S.) awards and recognition, StandUp For Kids is an all volunteer organization working on the streets to help runaway and homeless youth.
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Guidance in improving community health and development. Offering specific, skill-building information on a variety of community topics.
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Provides human services for children and their families covering foster care, adoptions, juvenile justice, and teen living.
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