Working With Children Checks
- Explains the compulsory screening system in Western Australia, and the legislation on which it is based. Also provides forms, factsheets and FAQ.
- http://www.checkwwc.wa.gov.au

For Kids' Sake
- A blog discussing the issues that affect children across the world; from child abuse, to poverty, to child soldiers, to education, to medication, and everything else. Also includes ways for people to make a difference.
- http://www.blogcharm.com/4kids

Project Destiny of Hope
- An organization in Baltimore, Maryland that seeks to make effective leaders and productive citizens of at-risk youths and teens through interest driven programs.
- http://destinyofhope.org

Monroe County Coalition for Children and Families
- A West Virginia Family Resource Network. Site includes a resource directory, tobacco prevention coalition, breast cancer awareness and more.
- http://www.monroecountywestvirginiafamilyresourcenetwork.com/

Office for Children in Victoria
- Focused on the health, safety, development, learning and wellbeing of children, young people and families in Victoria, Australia.
- http://www.office-for-children.vic.gov.au/

The Urban Institute | Family/Parents
- Current publications and projects from the Urban Institute on policy issues affecting families/parents.
- http://www.urban.org/family/index.cfm

The Urban Institute | Children
- Current publications and projects on policy issues affecting children from the Urban Institute.
- http://www.urban.org/children/index.cfm

The Urban Institute | Adolescents
- Current publications and projects on policy issues affecting adolescents from the Urban Institute.
- http://www.urban.org/adolescents/index.cfm

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.
- http://www.familyfacts.org

Child Welfare Information Gateway
- A service of the Children's Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Provides access to print and electronic publications, websites, and online databases on topics such as child welfare, child abuse
- http://www.childwelfare.gov

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.
- http://www.dartscafe.com

Military HOMEFRONT
- Department of Defense web site providing information on military children and youth issues, programs, initiatives, and military and civilian partnerships.
- http://www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil/

Children's Budget Report
- A detailed analysis of spending on low-income children's programs in 13 states(1998).
- http://www.urban.org/publications/308042.html

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.
- http://www.cmch.tv/

cpinfo
- The child policy service of the National Children's Bureau of the UK. It provides information on issues relating to children and young people from Westminster and Whitehall.
- http://www.cpinfo.org.uk

Youth Today: The Newspaper on Youth Work
- A national source for news, views and important developments in the youth service field from a nonprofit organization.
- http://www.youthtoday.org

Youthworker
- Provides support and information to youthwork practitioners in the United Kingdom. Includes forum, news, and policy papers.
- http://www.youthworker.uk.net/

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.
- http://www.preknow.org/

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.
- http://www.soc.duke.edu/~cwi/

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.
- http://www.cssp.org/

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 c
- http://www.childpolicyintl.org/

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.
- http://www.kidsdata.org/

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.
- http://www.nccfc.org/

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.
- http://chhs.gsu.edu/nationalcenter/

kidsnutrition.org
- A site by the Children's Nutrition Research Center (CNRC) of the Baylor College of Medicine. Research, news, and information and resources for parents.
- http://www.kidsnutrition.org/

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.
- http://www.comicbookproject.org/

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 strengthen
- http://www.promisingpractices.net/

Kids First Coalition
- Seeks to promote and encourage traditional families. Policy initiatives, congressional testimony, and press releases.
- http://www.kidsfirstcoalition.org/

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
- http://www.ngycp.org/

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.
- http://www.health.gov/nhic/Pubs/tollfree.pdf

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.
- http://www.familiescommission.govt.nz

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.kidsfirst.org/kidsfirst/

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.
- http://www.unicef.org/evaldatabase/index.html

American Association for the Child's Right to Play
- Protects, preserves, and promotes play as a fundamental right for all humans.
- http://www.ipausa.org/

Youth as Resources
- Supports young people in funding, designing, and implementing service projects in their communities.
- http://www.yar.org/

Invest in Kids
- A nonprofit organization in Canada focused on early childhood development. Research, publications, and resources for parents and professionals.
- http://www.investinkids.ca/

National Child Welfare Resource Center for Organizational Improvement
- Helps state, county and tribal child welfare agencies improve management, measure outcomes, and make decisions that protect children. Toll-free number, publications, and programs.
- http://muskie.usm.maine.edu/helpkids/

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.
- http://www.chapinhall.org/

Institute for the Study of Children, Families and Communities
- Located at Eastern Michigan University, the Institute applies scholarly research and practical expertise to issues such as foster care and child welfare.
- http://www.iscfc.emich.edu/