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Congregations Concerned for Children - A interfaith initiative focused on improving the lives of children in Minnesota. Advocacy opportunities, legislative agenda, events, and resources.

Consultative Group on Early Childhood Care and Development - A consortium of agencies, donors, NGOs and foundations involved in programming, research, policy advocacy, monitoring and evaluation for young children (0-8) at risk in the developing world.

Defence For Children International - An independent non-governmental organization working to promote and protect the rights of the child.

European Network of Ombudsmen for Children - Works to encourage the fullest possible implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, and supports collective lobbying for children's rights.

Every Child Matters - 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.

Eye to Eye : Palestinian refugees - Photographs and stories by young Palestinian refugees that offers visitors to come and share their stories and see where they live.

Families at Risk - Representatives throughout the country help abused foster children and victims of child abuse laws.

Family Connection Partnership - Seeks to improve the health, economic well being, and educational outcomes of Georgia's children. Community assistance, state initiatives, and best practices.

Family Preservation & Child Welfare Network - Offers trends and facts on child abuse and neglect, foster care, adoption, family violence, and child protective services.

Family Re-Union - Annual child and family conferences moderated by former Vice President Al Gore and Tipper Gore. Reports, speeches, and resources.

Federation for Children with Special Needs - Resources for parents who care for children with special needs, including links to a nationwide directory of Parent Centers on Disability.

First Star - 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.

Girls Inc. - Encourages girls to be strong, smart, and bold. News, research, advocacy, and local chapters.

Human Services Policy Center - 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.

Indiana Youth Institute - Provides tools and information to youth organizations in Indiana. Data, publications, grant tips, and consulting services.

International Bureau of Children's Rights - An international organization based in Canada that seeks to protect, defend and promote the rights and the welfare of all children. Supports the principles set forth in the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Islamic Family Social Services Association - 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.

Juvenile Justice Fund - Dedicated to increasing resources available to the Fulton County Juvenile Court for helping abused and neglected children. Residential, educational, advocacy, and therapy programs.

Kansas Action for Children - Seeks improvements in public policy and public systems that address the needs and rights of children in Kansas. Media center, advocacy tools, and legislative updates.

Kids Count Alaska - Collects and publicizes information about the health, safety, and economic well being of children in Alaska. Data, publications, and regional information.

Kids First Fund - Designed to serve children who are orphans, handicapped, sexually abused, physically abused and pregnant teenagers in developing countries and economies of our world.

Kidscape - A registered UK charity committed to keeping children safe from harm or abuse.

KidsCounsel: Center for Children's Advocacy - The Center, which is affiliated with the University of Connecticut Law School, uses representation, training, legislative advocacy, and consultation to protect the rights of children.

Lancaster's Promise and Communities That Care - Resources for parents, mentors, and organizations interested in mentoring programs in the Lancaster, Pennsylvania area.

Leatherstocking's Promise - The Alliance For Youth - The Otsego County, New York affiliate of America's Promise. Provides information about local advocacy efforts to support youth and families.

Love Our Children USA - Dedicated to fighting child abuse through advocacy, outreach, and education. Publications and resources for parents, kids and teens.

Massachusetts Citizens for Children - Aims to elevate children's issues to the top of the public agenda in Massachusetts. News, hotlines, and projects on preventing child abuse and shaken baby syndrome.

Michigan's Children - Non-profit organization that promotes a strategy of intervening before problems limit a child's potential. Programs, news, publications, and legislative issues.

National Advocacy Center - 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.

National Association for Multicultural Education - This site supports efforts in educational equity and social justice and provides resources for students and educators and valuable links to other sites.

National Association of Counsel for Children - 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.

National Center for Children in Poverty - 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.

National Center for Youth Law - Seeks to protect abused and neglected children, expand health care and other public benefits for youth, and improve child support collection. News, publications, and contact information.

National Child Welfare Resource Center for Family-Centered Practice - Seeks to enhance the capacity of state and tribal child welfare agencies to plan, implement, and evaluate family-centered services for children and families.

National Children's Advocacy Center - Provides prevention, intervention, training, and treatment services in the field of child abuse and neglect.

National Coalition for Child Protection Reform - 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.

National Family Preservation Network - Resources to assist child welfare agency professionals in preserving families at risk of having children removed, reuniting removed children whenever possible, and encouraging fathers' involvement in their children's lives.

National Institute on Children, Youth & Families, Inc. - Non-profit institute dedicated to research and policy analysis that focuses public attention on the problems facing poor, minority, and disabled children. Projects and publications.

National Network for Youth - Dedicated to ensuring that young people can be safe and lead healthy and productive lives.

National Youth Development Information Center (NYDIC) - Helps national and community organizations build youth development programs. Publications, research, links to grant opportunities, and contact information.

Nevada Institute for Children (NIC) - NIC is a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to advancing children's issues in Nevada and the United States.

New Jersey Office of the Child Advocate - Identifies systemic problems that prevent government or community agencies from achieving positive outcomes for children. Projects, newsletter, hotline, and information on child abuse.

New Mexico Voices for Children - Promotes the well being of children, youth, and families. Legislative alerts, anti-poverty campaigns, and media resources.

North Carolina Child Advocacy Institute - 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.

North Dakota Kids Count - Focuses on policy decisions that help North Dakota communities better support families and children. Data, publications, and presentations.

Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy - Seeks legislative action, changes in public attitudes, and broad constituencies to improve the well being of children in Oklahoma. Legislative agenda, statistics, initiatives, and advocacy tools.

On the Capitol Doorstep (OTCD) - Provides information on California and federal legislation affecting young children with a focus on child care and development programs.

Parent Help U.S.A. - A non-profit charitable organization dedicated to preventing the abuse of infants and children through parent education and family services, and emphasizes discipline without hitting or harming.

Parent News On-line Newspaper - A place for parents who have been a victim of cps corruption or otherwise falsely accused of child abuse. Also a place to go for some up-to-date information on our family constitutional rights.

Parents United for Child Care - Committed to increasing the supply of quality, affordable child care in Massachusetts.


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