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» 50 Ways to Save Our Children 
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.
http://www.50ways.org/
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» Action Alliance for Children
Publisher of the Children's Advocate news magazine covering trends and policy issues affecting children and their families.
http://www.4children.org/
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» Advocates for Children
Provides support and information for parenting in a complex world through the Parent Resource Center.
http://www.advocatesforchildren.net
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» Advocates for Children and Youth
An independent nonprofit promoting the interests of children in Maryland. History and purpose, supporting data, news, opportunities, and donations.
http://www.acy.org/
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» Agenda for Children
Seeks to make government work better for children in Louisiana. Child care resources, health insurance initiatives, violence prevention programs, and media notes.
http://www.agendaforchildren.org/
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» Alliance for Childhood
Promotes policies and practices that support children's healthy development, love of learning, and joy in living. Information about projects and how to help.
http://www.allianceforchildhood.org/
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» Alliance for Children and Families
An international membership association representing more than 350 private, nonprofit child- and family-serving organizations.
http://www.alliance1.org
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» American Family Rights Association
An association of parents, concerned citizens, and professionals that seek reforms to Child Protective Services.
http://www.familyrightsassociation.com
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» American Youth Policy Forum
Nonpartisan professional development organization providing learning opportunities for policymakers working on youth issues at the local, state and national levels.
http://www.aypf.org/
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» Annie E. Casey Foundation
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/
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» Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families
Information on mission to protect and promote through research, education and advocacy the rights and well-being of Arkansas children and their families, to assure that they have the opportunity to lead healthy and productive lives.
http://www.aradvocates.org/
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» Association to Benefit Children
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
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» Best Interests
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/
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» Black Administrators in Child Welfare, Inc.
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.
http://www.blackadministrators.org/
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» British Columbia Child & Youth Advocacy Movement
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/
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» Business Leaders for Sensible Priorities
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.
http://www.sensiblepriorities.org/
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» Campaign 2000 - End Child Poverty in Canada
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
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» Campaign For Youth
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.
http://www.campaignforyouth.org/
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» Canadian Coalition for the Rights of Children
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
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» Center on the Family
Based at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, the Center provides publications, data, and research on children and families in Hawaii.
http://www.uhfamily.hawaii.edu/index.asp
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» Channel One Overview
A coalition of progressive and conservative groups opposing Channel One's presence in the schools, with extensive links to testimony, data, and activism.
http://www.commercialalert.org/index.php?category_id=2&subcategory_id=32&article_id=120
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» Child Care Association of Illinois
Dedicated to improving foster care, adoption, special education, juvenile justice, and youth homes in Illinois.
http://www.cca-il.org
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» Child Labor Coalition
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/
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» Child Relief and You (CRY)
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/
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» Child Welfare League of America
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/
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» Child and Family Policy Center
Uses research to improve state and federal policy regarding children and families. News, publications, Iowa projects, and national projects.
http://www.cfpciowa.org/
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» Childhelp USA / Virginia
Focuses on the prevention of child abuse. Offers education and treatment programs, as well as a child abuse hotline.
http://www.childhelpva.org
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» Childhood Trust
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/
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» Children First for Oregon
Dedicated to the wellbeing of each and every child in Oregon. Includes policy agenda, news, data, and publications.
http://www.childrenfirstfororegon.org/
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» Children Now
A nonpartisan, independent voice for children based in California, working to translate the nation's commitment to children and families into action. Provides articles and resources in the areas of Children and the Media, Talking with Kids, and Working Fa
http://www.childrennow.org/
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» Children and Armed Conflict Unit
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/
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» Children at Risk
Seeks to improve the lives of children in the greater Houston, Texas area through advocacy, policy analysis, and research. Issues, data, and publications.
http://www.childrenatrisk.org/
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» Children's Action Alliance
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.
http://www.azchildren.org/
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» Children's Advocacy Institute
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.
http://www.caichildlaw.org/
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» Children's Alliance
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/
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» Children's Alliance Action Center
Members of this Washington state network are automatically alerted whenever legislative decisions that affect children are being made.
http://www.childrenshub.org/calliance/home.html
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» Children's Alliance of New Hampshire
Advocacy organization that works to improve the health and well-being of children. Vision statement, board of directors, current issues, advocate's toolbox, online resources, and information on the New Hampshire Children's Advocacy Network.
http://www.childrennh.org/
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» Children's Campaign Inc
A Florida-based organization focused on juvenile justice, Pre-K education, and child protection. Calendar, newsletter, and media information.
http://www.iamforkids.org/campaign/home/
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» Children's Defense Fund
Provides a voice for children in Ohio, who cannot vote, lobby, or speak for themselves, paying particular attention to the needs of poor, minority and disabled children.
http://www.cdfohio.org/
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» Children's Defense Fund--Minnesota
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
http://www.cdf-mn.org/
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» Children's Law Center of Los Angeles, CA
A nonprofit, public interest legal organization that serves as the voice for abused and neglected youth in one of the largest foster care systems in the nation.
http://www.childrenslawcenteroflosangeles.org
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» Children's Rights Council
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/
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» Children's Rights, Inc.
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/
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» Children's Trust Fund
Organization which seeks to eliminate child abuse and strengthen families in Massachusetts through programs, publications, and other resources.
http://www.mctf.org/
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» Children's Week
Seeks to educate Florida's legislature on important issues facing children and families. Events, position papers, and advocacy toolkit.
http://www.childrens-week.org/
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» ChildrenFIRST
Children First, through its journal and its web site, monitors and advocates for children's rights in South Africa and Africa.
http://www.childrenfirst.org.za
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» Christian Children's Fund
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/
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» Colorado Children's Campaign
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.
http://www.coloradokids.org/
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» Community Tool Box
Offers practical guidelines to organizations focused on improving their communities. Topics include leadership, strategic planning, grant writing, and community assessment.
http://ctb.ku.edu/
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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.
http://www.ccccan.org/
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» Connecticut Association for Human Services
Independent, nonprofit organization committed to decreasing poverty, neglect and inequality through public education, research, advocacy, and policy development.
http://www.cahs.org/
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» DC Action for Children
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.
http://www.dckids.org/
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» Empire State Coalition
Advocates on behalf of runaway, homeless and street youth in the state of New York.
http://www.empirestatecoalition.org/
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» 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.
http://www.ombudsnet.org/
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» 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 educat
http://www.everychildmatters.org/
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» 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.
http://www.savethechildren.org.uk/eyetoeye
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» 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.
http://www.gafcp.org/
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» Family Re-Union
Annual child and family conferences moderated by former Vice President Al Gore and Tipper Gore. Reports, speeches, and resources.
http://www.familyreunion.org
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» 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.
http://www.firststar.org/
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» 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.
http://www.hspc.org/
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» I Got a Head Start!
Advocates for Head Start programs by highlighting success stories from Head Start "graduates" and parents. Stories, news, and events.
http://www.igotaheadstart.org/
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» Indiana Youth Institute
Provides tools and information to youth organizations in Indiana. Data, publications, grant tips, and consulting services.
http://www.iyi.org/
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» Innocence Quilt
Raises awareness and support for legislation to tighten loose laws regarding sex offenders and honors the children of violent crimes. Opportunities to add to and host the Innocence Quilt, victim resources, and victim stories.
http://www.innocencequilt.org
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» 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.
http://www.ibcr.org/
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» 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.
http://www.ifssa.ca/
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» 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.
http://www.kidsfirstfund.org
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» Kids In Common
Aims 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.
http://www.kidsincommon.org/
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» 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.
http://www.kidscounsel.org/
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» Kidscape
A registered UK charity committed to keeping children safe from harm or abuse.
http://www.kidscape.org.uk/
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» Love Our Children USA
Dedicated to fighting child abuse through advocacy, outreach, and education. Publications and resources for parents, kids and teens.
http://www.loveourchildrenusa.org
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» Maine Children's Alliance
A non-profit child advocacy organization dedicated to improving the lives of children, youth, and their families.
http://www.mekids.org/
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» 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.
http://www.masskids.org/
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» 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.
http://www.michiganschildren.org/
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» 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.
http://www.goodshepherdsistersna.com/Agencys/Maryland/national_advocacy_center.htm
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» 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,
http://www.naccchildlaw.org/
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» 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.
http://www.nccp.org/
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» 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.
http://www.youthlaw.org/
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» 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.
http://www.nccpr.org
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» 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.
http://www.nfpn.org/
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» National Network for Youth
Dedicated to ensuring that young people can be safe and lead healthy and productive lives.
http://www.nn4youth.org/
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» 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.
http://www.unlv.edu/Research/NIC/index.html
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» 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.
http://www.childadvocate.nj.gov/
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» 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.
http://www.ncchild.org
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» 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.
http://www.oica.org/
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» On the Capitol Doorstep (OTCD)
Provides information on California and federal legislation affecting young children with a focus on child care and development programs.
http://www.otcdkids.com/
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» PINS
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/
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» 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.
http://www.parenthelpusa.org
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» Partnership for Children
A non-profit group dedicated to improving the lives of children and youth in the greater Kansas City area.
http://www.pfc.org/
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» Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children
Focuses on the health, early education, and well being of children in Pennsylvania. Legislative updates, publications, calendar, and news.
http://www.papartnerships.org/
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» Perspectives On Youth
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
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» Philadelphia Citizens for Children and Youth
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.
http://www.pccy.org/
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» Playing for Keeps
Dedicated to promoting healthy, constructive, non-violent play for all children.
http://www.playingforkeeps.org/
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» Priority Children
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.
http://www.prioritychildren.org/
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» ProJoven
A nonprofit organization working to build the first and only residential-care home for troubled adolescents in Paraguay.
http://www.projoven.org/
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» Proaction, Cops and Kids
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
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» STARFISH Advocacy Association
Makes a difference in the lives of children with neurological disorders and their families. Resources, forums, chat, and activities for kids.
http://www.starfishadvocacy.org/
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» Safer Child
A nonprofit educational information and referral resource on all issues of child welfare, child health and child safety.
http://www.saferchild.org
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» Santa Fe Boys Triannual Publication
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.
http://www.santafeboys.org/
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» Save Abandoned Babies Foundation
Dedicated to publicizing an Illinois law designed to assist women who might otherwise abandon their babies in unsafe places. Offers adoption information, outreach materials, and a hotline.
http://www.saveabandonedbabies.org/
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» Sparrow Lake Alliance
Focuses on advocacy and research to improve the health and well-being of children in Ontario, Canada. Events, task forces, and publications.
http://www.sparrowlake.org/
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» StandUp For Kids
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/
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» State of Illinois All Kids
Promotes legislation to provide universal health insurance for children in Illinois. Advocacy, news, and statistics.
http://www.allkidscovered.com/
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» Stop Commercial Exploitation of Children
Organization against advertising and marketing to children. Events, links, how to join, newsletter, and press releases.
http://www.commercialexploitation.com/
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» Sunday Friends
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/
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» Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth
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.
http://www.state.tn.us/tccy/
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» Terre des Hommes India Programme
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/
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» Texans Care For Children
Devoted to improving the lives of children in Texas. Legislative policy, events, campaigns, and advocacy resources.
http://www.texanscareforchildren.org/
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» The Afterschool Alliance
An alliance of public, private, and nonprofit groups committed to raising awareness and expanding resources for afterschool programs.
http://afterschoolalliance.org
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» The Black Children's Institute Of Tennessee
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.
http://bcitn.org/
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» The Child Advocate Network
Serves the needs of children, families and professionals while addressing medical, educational, psychiatric, legal and legislative issues.
http://www.childadvocate.net
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» The Child and Family Policy Center
The Center, which is affiliated with Vanderbilt University, uses advocacy, research, and education to strengthen children and families.
http://www.vanderbilt.edu/VIPPS/C&FPC/
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» The Children's Partnership
National research, policy analysis, and advocacy organization focused on children and technology, children's health care, and building a broad constituency to su | |
