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Appendix AIntroductionThe organizations included in Appendix A provide services and information on a wide variety of child-related topics including finding quality child care, children's health issues, support groups, latch key kids, community assistance, college preparation, Head Start, and parenting a child with a disability. Try to offer the employees information on a broad representation of the child care and parenting fields. Many of the national organizations have local chapters located throughout the United States and may agree to send a representative to the fair. Nationally based organizations should be contacted for materials. Check the organizational descriptions for titles of some available publications. Availability and cost of materials will vary. Most of these organizations strive to educate society about child-related issues, however, reproduction of printed materials is costly and organizations often must charge nominal fees for bulk orders. Request only the number of copies needed. If availability is limited or the cost is prohibitive, ask the organization if photocopying the publication for distribution is permitted. The last section of this appendix lists types of locally based organizations that deal specifically with children's issues. Invite other organizations such as hospitals, universities, and libraries. They often will send representatives and can provide fair participants with a wealth of information on community child care services. Should questions in regard to your fair planning arise, contact us. NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONSChildren's Issues* denotes Local ChaptersThe organizations included in Appendix A provide services and information on a wide variety of child-related topics including finding quality child care, children's health issues, support groups, latch key kids, community assistance, college preparation, Head Start, and parenting a child with a disability. Try to offer the employees information on a broad representation of the child care and parenting fields. Many of the national organizations have local chapters located throughout the United States and may agree to send a representative to the fair. Nationally based organizations should be contacted for materials. Check the organizational descriptions for titles of some available publications. Availability and cost of materials will vary. Most of these organizations strive to educate society about child-related issues, however, reproduction of printed materials is costly and organizations often must charge nominal fees for bulk orders. Request only the number of copies needed. If availability is limited or the cost is prohibitive, ask the organization if photocopying the publication for distribution is permitted. The last section of this appendix lists types of locally based organizations that deal specifically with children's issues. Invite other organizations such as hospitals, universities, and libraries. They often will send representatives and can provide fair participants with a wealth of information on community child care services. Should questions in regard to your fair planning arise, contact us.. NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONSChildren's Issues* denotes Local ChaptersAMERICAN CAMPING ASSOCIATION Offers guidance in selecting a summer camp for children. *AMERICAN RED CROSS Offers seven child care education programs, including preventing childhood injuries, caring for ill children, and infant and child first aid. ASSOCIATION OF JUNIOR LEAGUES Volunteer organization operating youth programs at home and abroad including parenting seminars, middle school improvement, and youth leadership training. AU PAIR IN AMERICA Matches young foreign "au pairs" with American parents seeking in-house child care. BANK STREET COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Conducts research on work and family issues, advises corporations, and conducts parenting workshops. Publishes a newsletter. *BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS OF AMERICA Offers children of single parents a positive role model by pairing children with a same sex volunteer "big brother or sister" from the community. *BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, INC. Offers educational programs for boys and young men in order to develop character, citizenship, and mental and physical fitness. *BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA Promotes health, social, and educational development for 1,100 youth clubs nationwide. *BOYS AND GIRLS CAMP FIRE, INC. Teaches boys and girls up to 21 years old responsibility and creativity, decision-making skills, and how to develop a positive self-image. CATALYST Issues publications, technical assistance, and research on work and family issues. CHILD CARE ACTION CAMPAIGN Develops quality, affordable child care in the United States. Offers publications, newsletter, and media kit. CHILD CARE AWARE Refers parents to local child care referral agencies and educates parents about quality child care. CHILD WELFARE LEAGUE OF AMERICA Provides information about child care issues. THE CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION Works to increase the availability of affordable quality child care. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Publishes information on child development including ten "Help Your Child" brochures. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Helps States develop, manage, and operate their child support enforcement programs effectively. Issues publications. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Provides early childhood education to low-income preschool children. EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC) A national information system which provides users with ready access to an extensive body of education-related literature. Provides users with a variety of reports of interest to parents. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION Provides assistance to help agencies establish Federal child care centers in General Services Administration controlled space. INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Provides free brochures about taxes and child care. NATIONAL ADOPTION CENTER Develops publications, research, and education to affect public policy on adoption. Publishes monthly newsletter. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN Licenses and accredits child care centers. NATIONAL BLACK CHILD DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE Works to improve the quality of life of black children and youth. NATIONAL CENTER FOR MISSING AND EXPLOITED CHILDREN Assists in locating and returning missing children. NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR ADOPTION Represents volunteer agencies, adoptive parents, adoptees, and birth parents. NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR PREVENTION OF CHILD ABUSE Stimulates a greater public awareness of the incidence, origins, nature, and effects of child abuse. NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION Provides a forum for organizations and unions of elementary and secondary school teachers, college professors, counselors, and principals. HANSEL HEAD START Upgrades the quality and quantity of Head Start Programs. NATIONAL INFORMATION CENTER FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES Helps parents of children with special needs find child care. Provides "State Resource Sheet" of information at the State level. OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT Provides technical assistance to Federal agencies on work and family programs. PARENTING PRESS Provides practical publications for parents. *PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS Local chapters offer single parents educational programs, parent support groups, social activities, and family programs. *STEP FAMILY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA A national self-help organization provides support for couples with children from a previous marriage. Local chapters sponsor support groups. SUMMER SOLUTIONS Matches children with an appropriate summer camp. This referral service is free of charge and can assist parents nationwide. *YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES (YMCA) A volunteer movement which develops youth leadership and promotes youth activities. *YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION See YMCA description above. LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS & AGENCIESThere are many local organizations and resources which provide services, information, and/or special programs to children. Consult the local yellow pages to obtain telephone numbers for the types of organizations listed.
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