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http://www.voicesforamericaschildren.org/
Voices for America's Children Open in a new browser windowEditor's Pick
   Nationwide network of nonprofit, multi-issue, nonpartisan state and local child advocacy organizations working to ensure children's safety, security, health and education.
   http://www.voicesforamericaschildren.org/

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Children's Defense Fund Open in a new browser window  
   Advocacy for American children, particularly poor and minority children and those with disabilities. Issues and programs include: Head Start, Healthy Start, Stand for Children, child care, health insurance, child safety, moral education.
   http://www.childrensdefense.org/
Action Alliance for Children Open in a new browser window  
   Publisher of the Children's Advocate news magazine covering trends and policy issues affecting children and their families.
   http://www.4children.org/
Annie E. Casey Foundation Open in a new browser window  
   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
   http://www.aecf.org/
British Columbia Child & Youth Advocacy Movement Open in a new browser window  
   A coalition of 40 Provincial Organizations and hundreds of community groups who promote legislation, policy and practice that will enable children and youth to achieve their full potential and to participate in making a better world.
   http://www.firstcallbc.org/
Citizens' Committee for Children of New York Open in a new browser window  
   New York City's oldest city-based, multi-issue child advocacy organization. This site offers alerts and facts about kids in NY.
   http://www.kidsfirstnewyork.org
National Coalition for Child Protection Reform Open in a new browser window  
   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.
   http://www.nccpr.org
Association to Benefit Children Open in a new browser window  
   Children's advocacy group with an array of programs that provide services in education, health, housing, mental health and employment.
   http://www.a-b-c.org
Buryat Families: Helping those left behind Open in a new browser window  
   A group concerned with the plight of abandoned and homeless children in Siberia.
   http://www.geocities.com/heartland/lake/2348
Federation for Children with Special Needs Open in a new browser window  
   Resources for parents who care for children with special needs, including links to a nationwide directory of Parent Centers on Disability.
   http://www.fcsn.org/
Best Interests Open in a new browser window  
   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.
   http://www.childadvocacy.com/
StandUp For Kids Open in a new browser window  
   A nationally acclaimed all volunteer nonprofit organization committed to the rescue of homeless and street kids. Working with high risk youth, runaways, children of the night, and throwaways. Twenty outreach program in nine states.
   http://www.standupforkids.org/
Childhelp USA / Virginia Open in a new browser window  
   Focuses on the prevention of child abuse. Offers education and treatment programs, as well as a child abuse hotline.
   http://www.childhelpva.org
Kidscape Open in a new browser window  
   A registered UK charity committed to keeping children safe from harm or abuse.
   http://www.kidscape.org.uk/
Kids First Fund Open in a new browser window  
   Designed to serve children who are orphans, handicapped, sexually abused, physically abused and pregnant teenagers in developing countries and economies of our world.
   http://www.kidsfirstfund.org
Wisconsin Council on Children and Families Open in a new browser window  
   Promotes the well-being of children and families in Wisconsin by advocating for effective and efficient health, education, and human service delivery systems.
   http://www.wccf.org/
Partnership for Children Open in a new browser window  
   A non-profit group dedicated to improving the lives of children and youth in the greater Kansas City area.
   http://www.pfc.org/
Advocates for Children Open in a new browser window  
   Provides support and information for parenting in a complex world through the Parent Resource Center.
   http://www.advocatesforchildren.net
World Children's Center Open in a new browser window  
   A planned community for approximately 500 orphaned, neglected and abused children from Georgia, the United States and the world.
   http://www.worldchildrenscenter.org
Family Preservation & Child Welfare Network Open in a new browser window  
   Offers trends and facts on child abuse and neglect, foster care, adoption, family violence, and child protective services.
   http://www.familypreservation.com
Eye to Eye : Palestinian refugees Open in a new browser window  
   Photographs and stories by young Palestinian refugees that offers visitors to come and share their stories and see where they live.
   http://www.savethechildren.org.uk/eyetoeye
Unbroken Trust Open in a new browser window  
   A student club dedicated to educating the public about local and world issues related to child protection and child advocacy.
   http://www.unbrokentrust.org
ProJoven Open in a new browser window  
   A nonprofit organization working to build the first and only residential-care home for troubled adolescents in Paraguay.
   http://www.projoven.org/
Prevent Child Abuse in Iowa Open in a new browser window  
   Works to end child abuse through parent education, home visitor, sexual abuse prevention, young parents programs, and crisis child care.
   http://www.pcaiowa.org
The Child Advocate Network Open in a new browser window  
   Serves the needs of children, families and professionals while addressing medical, educational, psychiatric, legal and legislative issues.
   http://www.childadvocate.net
Childhood Trust Open in a new browser window  
   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.
   http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/programs_services/362/
Parent Help U.S.A. Open in a new browser window  
   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.
   http://www.parenthelpusa.org
Children's Rights Council Open in a new browser window  
   National non-profit organization that works to assure children meaningful and continuing contact with both their parents and extended family regardless of the parents' marital status.
   http://www.gocrc.com/
The Schott Foundation Open in a new browser window  
   Develops and strengthens the movement for equity in education and child care. Funds initiatives aimed at improving public policy and educational and advocacy organizations.
   http://www.schottfoundation.org/
PINS Open in a new browser window  
   An organization across NY State advocating parent rights to obtain the authority to raise their teenage children by reforming legislation amending the persons in need of supervision law, raising the age up to 18.
   http://www.geocities.com/prafac.geo
Children and Armed Conflict Unit Open in a new browser window  
   Database containing up-to-date information on issues about children and armed conflict, including press releases and links to other relevant sites.
   http://www2.essex.ac.uk/c%26acu/
The National Mentoring Partnership Open in a new browser window  
   An organization that promotes, advocates and is a resource for mentors and mentoring initiatives nationwide.
   http://www.mentoring.org/
American Youth Policy Forum Open in a new browser window  
   Nonpartisan professional development organization providing learning opportunities for policymakers working on youth issues at the local, state and national levels.
   http://www.aypf.org/
Safer Child Open in a new browser window  
   A nonprofit educational information and referral resource on all issues of child welfare, child health and child safety.
   http://www.saferchild.org
Christian Children's Fund Open in a new browser window  
   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.
   http://www.christianchildrensfund.org/
National Association for Multicultural Education Open in a new browser window  
   This site supports efforts in educational equity and social justice and provides resources for students and educators and valuable links to other sites.
   http://www.nameorg.org
Campaign 2000 - End Child Poverty in Canada Open in a new browser window  
   A cross-Canada public education movement to build public awareness and support for the 1989 all-party House of Commons resolution to end child poverty in Canada by the year 2000.
   http://www.campaign2000.ca
Child Welfare League of America Open in a new browser window  
   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.
   http://www.cwla.org/
National Association of Counsel for Children Open in a new browser window  
   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,
   http://www.naccchildlaw.org/
UNICEF: Child Rights Open in a new browser window  
   Publications and information on the work of the United Nations Children's Fund and its advocacy for children's rights, survival, development and protection through adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
   http://www.unicef.org/crc/
Children's Rights Alliance for England Open in a new browser window  
   Information, projects, links related to improving the status and lives of all children in England through the full implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
   http://www.crights.org.uk/
Children's Rights, Inc. Open in a new browser window  
   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.
   http://www.childrensrights.org/
Canadian Coalition for the Rights of Children Open in a new browser window  
   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.
   http://www.rightsofchildren.ca
Defence For Children International Open in a new browser window  
   An independent non-governmental organization working to promote and protect the rights of the child.
   http://www.defence-for-children.org/
International Bureau of Children's Rights Open in a new browser window  
   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.
   http://www.ibcr.org/
Child Relief and You (CRY) Open in a new browser window  
   Information on the status of children in India and the organization's efforts to provide them food, clothing, shelter, and education.
   http://www.cry.org/
Terre des Hommes India Programme Open in a new browser window  
   Sponsored by the Germany office of the child advocacy organization. Site constitutes 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, an
   http://childrensrightsindia.org/
National Child Welfare Resource Center for Family-Centered Practice Open in a new browser window  
   Seeks to enhance the capacity of state and tribal child welfare agencies to plan, implement, and evaluate family-centered services for children and families.
   http://www.cwresource.org/
World Vision Open in a new browser window  
   A leading, international, Christian aid organisation that is working worldwide to bring hope and change to communities in need through our relief and development projects aimed at helping children in developing countries.
   http://www.worldvision.org.uk/
Child Labor Coalition Open in a new browser window  
   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.
   http://www.stopchildlabor.org/
American Family Rights Association Open in a new browser window  
   An association of parents, concerned citizens, and professionals that seek reforms to Child Protective Services.
   http://www.familyrightsassociation.com
Alliance for Children and Families Open in a new browser window  
   An international membership association representing more than 350 private, nonprofit child- and family-serving organizations.
   http://www.alliance1.org
Families at Risk Open in a new browser window  
   Representatives throughout the country help abused foster children and victims of child abuse laws.
   http://www.familiesatrisk.com
National Network for Youth Open in a new browser window  
   Dedicated to ensuring that young people can be safe and lead healthy and productive lives.
   http://www.nn4youth.org/
Wings For Children Open in a new browser window  
   Devoted to stopping child abuse and finding missing children. Provides free air transportation to sick, poor, and abused children.
   http://www.wingsforchildren.org
Nevada Institute for Children (NIC) Open in a new browser window  
   NIC is a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to advancing children's issues in Nevada and the United States.
   http://www.unlv.edu/Research/NIC/index.html
Citizen Advocates for Foster Children's Rights Open in a new browser window  
   A nonprofit organization dedicated to helping foster children. Find resources, online newsletters, a message board and foster parenting information.
   http://www.caffcr.org/
On the Capitol Doorstep (OTCD) Open in a new browser window  
   Provides information on California and federal legislation affecting young children with a focus on child care and development programs.
   http://www.otcdkids.com/
The Children's Partnership Open in a new browser window  
   National research, policy analysis, and advocacy organization focused on children and technology, children's health care, and building a broad constituency to support children's issues.
   http://www.childrenspartnership.org/
National Center for Children in Poverty Open in a new browser window  
   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.
   http://www.nccp.org/
Youth Law Center Open in a new browser window  
   Non-profit, public interest law office that investigates abuse in the child welfare and juvenile justice systems.
   http://www.youthlawcenter.com/
Perspectives On Youth Open in a new browser window  
   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.
   http://www.perspectivesonyouth.org
Children's Alliance Open in a new browser window  
   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.
   http://www.childrensalliance.org/
Robert F. Kennedy Children's Action Corps, Inc. Open in a new browser window  
   Provides care, counseling, treatment, education and rehabilitative services for at risk children in Massachusetts.
   http://www.rfkchildren.org
North Carolina Child Advocacy Institute Open in a new browser window  
   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.
   http://www.ncchild.org
Community Action Program in Belknap-Merrimack Counties, NH Open in a new browser window  
   Servicing the needs of infants, children, and the elderly in Belknap and Merrimack Counties and other parts of New Hampshire.
   http://www.bm-cap.org
European Network of Ombudsmen for Children Open in a new browser window  
   Works to encourage the fullest possible implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, and supports collective lobbying for children's rights.
   http://www.ombudsnet.org/
Proaction, Cops and Kids Open in a new browser window  
   Provides funding support for community programs run by the Toronto Police Service Community Policing Unit on behalf of kids at risk.
   http://www.copsandkids.ca
National Youth Development Information Center (NYDIC) Open in a new browser window  
   Helps national and community organizations build youth development programs. Publications, research, links to grant opportunities, and contact information.
   http://www.nydic.org/
Juvenile Justice Fund Open in a new browser window  
   Dedicated to increasing resources available to the Fulton County Juvenile Court for helping abused and neglected children. Residential, educational, advocacy, and therapy programs.
   http://www.juvenilejusticefund.org
Islamic Family Social Services Association Open in a new browser window  
   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.
   http://www.ifssa.ca/
Love Our Children USA Open in a new browser window  
   Dedicated to fighting child abuse through advocacy, outreach, and education. Publications and resources for parents, kids and teens.
   http://www.loveourchildrenusa.org
Sunday Friends Open in a new browser window  
   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 par
   http://www.sundayfriends.org/
Urban Health Initiative Open in a new browser window  
   Information on, and lessons learned by, campaigns to help cities make the health, safety, and investment decisions necessary to improve the well being of children.
   http://urbanhealth.org
Colorado Association of Family and Children's Agencies Open in a new browser window  
   An association of Colorado nonprofit child welfare agencies advocating on behalf of at-risk children and families.
   http://cafca.net
Child Care Association of Illinois Open in a new browser window  
   Dedicated to improving foster care, adoption, special education, juvenile justice, and youth homes in Illinois.
   http://www.cca-il.org
Waypoint Open in a new browser window  
   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.
   http://www.waypointservices.org
Children's Health Alliance of Wisconsin Open in a new browser window  
   Building strong partnerships and coalitions to address emerging children's health issues throughout Wisconsin.
   http://www.chawisconsin.org
Consultative Group on Early Childhood Care and Development