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| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
 | Administration for Children & Families A division of the Department of Health & Human Services that promotes the economic and social well-being of children, families, individuals and communities. Website provides information on strategic partnerships, guidance, training and technical assistance. |
 | Alliance for Childhood Supporting children’s healthy development, love of learning and joy in living. |
 | American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry The AACAP is the leading national professional medical association dedicated to treating and improving the quality of life for children, adolescents, and families affected by mental, behavioral, or developmental disorders. |
 | American Academy of Pediatrics Find parent resource guides, pediatric referral services, immunization schedules, child care books, and updates on pediatric health. |
 | Baby Center Information on stages of childhood development, online communities, email series and public health initiatives. |
 | Brazelton Touchpoints Center Professional and organizational development opportunities as well as resources and articles for families. |
 | Bundoo This is a physician-drive resource for new and expecting parents. It bridges the gap between parents and doctors with articles, moderated social community and blog. Topics covered include pregnancy and birth to toddlers. |
 | Center for Disease Control and Prevention The CDC is the nation’s health protection agency. The official website of the CDC provides credible health information featuring an extensive selection of health and safety topics. |
 | The Center for Effective Parenting Positively impacting children by helping parents and those who work with parents enhance their knowledge, skills, and attitudes regarding parenting. |
 | Center for Parent Information and Resources A central “hub” of information and products created for the network of Parent Centers serving families of children with disabilities. |
 | Center on the Developing Child The Center on the Developing Child seeks to provide science-based innovation to support change in policy and practice in the field of child development. |
 | Child Care Aware of America State-by-state resources for parents and care givers as well as resources on finding quality child care, budgeting, and advocacy. |
 | Child Development Institute Information, products and services related to child development, psychology, etc, plus opportunities to connect with other parents and professional organizations. |
 | Child Mind Institute Accurate and useful articles and guides for parents, caregivers, and educators that cover a wide array of topics pertaining to brain development, mental health, and learning disorders. |
 | Childhood Education International Promotes and supports the optimal education and development of children from birth through early adolescence. Website offers resources and publications that focus mainly on the early years from birth to 11 years old. |
 | Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Provide links to information regarding Attention Deficit Disorder, including treatment, legal rights and parenting. |
 | Children, Youth, and Families At-Risk CYFAR is a national initiative that provides funding for Sustainable Community Projects (SCP). These projects are research based, and provide quality programs for vulnerable, at-risk, low-income, and low-resource children, youth, and families. Website provides information on CYFAR initiatives, core competencies, trainings and evaluations. |
 | Children’s Defense Fund A non-profit child advocacy organization that works to ensure a level playing field for all children. This site provides information on programs, policies and activism for professionals that work with families and children. |
 | Children’s Home Society of California Offers vital informational, educational resources and services for parents and childcare providers nationwide. |
 | Consumer Product Safety Commission CPSC is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of the thousands of types of consumer products under the agency’s jurisdiction. Official website provides information on product recalls, safety education, etc. |
 | Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County Provides links to multiple resources on various topics. |
 | Cruise Into Kindergarten Find information, programming resources, and professional development related to early childhood programming. |
 | Early Childhood Collective Multiple projects with the goal of providing evidence-based information and resources for professionals and families. Website provides links to individual projects websites and archived information bundles on specific topics related to childhood development. |
 | Early Childhood Development Provides an extensive collection of information on topics including early learning and childhood heath and development that is suitable for parents and professionals. |
 | Early Childhood Investigations Offers free webinars designed for early childhood educators featuring experts in the field and covering a wide variety of topics. |
 | Entertainment Software Rating Board Provides parents with reliable and valuable information about the age suitability and content of computer and video games so they can make informed decisions. |
 | Environmental Working Group An organization dedicated to empowering people to lead healthier lives through research and education. Website provides consumer guides, research and articles regarding the safety of products and other health items. |
 | Every Child Ready to Read Helps parents and other caregivers develop early literacy skills in children from birth to age five. |
 | Families and Work Institute A nonprofit center dedicated to providing research in four major areas: the workforce and workplace; education, care and community; parenting; and youth development. Website provides information on topics such as life skills for children, work and life, and features videos, publications and a blog for caregivers and educators. |
 | Family Place Libraries™ Helping libraries realize their full potential as community hubs for healthy children and family development, parent and community involvement and lifelong learning beginning at birth. Their official website provides training opportunities, shares libraries in the spotlight, and provides updated resource lists and bibliographies on early childhood topics. |
 | Family Voices A network of families and friends of children and youth with special health care needs and disabilities that promotes partnership with families. Family Voices seeks to improve healthcare services and policies for children. |
 | Global Development Network Allows peer review and cross-fertilization between more experienced scholars and junior researchers working together on the same project to generate outstanding research and, in many cases, create new datasets that can be used for further research. |
 | The Global Family Research Project The mission of Harvard Family Research Project (HFRP) is to shape 21st century learning opportunities so that all children and youth thrive. Central to their work is addressing issues of access and equity in learning, and advancing family and community engagement practices that reinforce success for all children. |
 | HealthyChildren.org from the American Academy of Pediatrics HealthyChildren.org is committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. Visit this site to find information on topics such as healthy living and family life for all ages and stages including prenatal. |
 | InfoAboutKids Links to other well-established, trustworthy websites for parents, other caregivers, and professionals. Monthly blogs will summarize science-based information on timely topics. |
 | Insure Kids Now! Your state, and every state in the nation, has a health insurance program for infants, children and teens. The insurance is available to children in working families, or families with a variety of immigration statuses. Visit the listed site or call 1-877-KIDSNOW, to learn more. |
 | Journal of Early Childhood Research A peer-reviewed journal that provides an international forum for childhood research, bridging cross disciplinary areas and applying theory and research within the professional community. Visit the listed site to subscribe, browse or submit to the Journal. |
 | JumpStart Provides language, literacy, and social-emotional programming for preschool children from under-resourced communities and promotes quality early learning for all children. |
 | Kaiser Family Foundation A non-partisan source of facts, information, and analysis for policymakers, the media, the health care community, and the public. |
 | Kids Health Helps parents, kids, and teens take charge of their health by providing them with the tools and confidence necessary to make informed decisions. Website offers parents information on general medicine and surgical health. Kids section discusses topics such as how the body works and staying healthy. Classroom resources are available for educators. |
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