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 September 2012 |
| National Child Abuse Prevention Partner Organizations |
The following organizations are among many that have information on National Child Abuse Prevention Partner Organizations. Inclusion on this list is for information purposes and does not constitute an endorsement by Child Welfare Information Gateway or the Children's Bureau. For the most current information, please refer to the National Organizations section of Child Welfare Information Gateway at http://www.childwelfare.gov/organizations/index.cfm.
Recommended updates and additions to the Information Gateway Organization database can be emailed to: OrganizationUpdates@childwelfare.gov
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ARCH National Respite Coalition (NRC)
4016 Oxford Street
Annandale, VA 22003
| Phone: | (703) 256-9578 |
http://www.archrespite.org
The Mission of the ARCH National Respite Coalition is to secure quality, accessible, planned and crisis respite services for all families and caregivers in need of such services in order to strengthen and stabilize families, and enhance child and adult safety.
The National Respite Coalition (NRC) is the policy arm of the ARCH National Respite Network and it also works with State respite coalitions to build State Lifespan Respite Systems. The Network is a membership organization of respite providers, family members, crisis nurseries, State and local agencies and organizations interested in and supporting respite and crisis servics. The Network maintains the National Respite Locator services at http://www.respitelocator.org and it also provides access to respite start-up manuals, factsheets, evaluation guides and more for both parents and professionals at http://www.archrespite.org.
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
National Headquarters
141 Northwest Point Boulevard - PO Box 927
P.O. Box 927
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007-1098
| Phone: | (202) 347-8600 |
| (847) 434-4000 | |
| Fax: | (202) 393-6137 |
| (847) 434-8000 |
http://www.aap.org
General Scope: The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is a national, nonprofit membership organization of pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists, and pediatric surgical specialists that produces professional training materials and public education materials on pediatric topics including child maltreatment. Its mission is to attain optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
The Section on Child Abuse and Neglect (SOCAN) is a member-based interest group which provides an educational forum for the discussion of problems with treatments relating to child abuse and neglect and its prevention. For more information, visit http://www.aap.org/sections/childabuseneglect.
The AAP's Committee on Child Abuse and Neglect is concerned with issues relating to the physical, sexual, and mental abuse and neglect of children, adolescents, and their families. The committee develops appropriate policy recommendations and serves as a liaison with other organizations concerned with the health and well-being of children and their families.
Education Specific: The Pediatrics Review and Education Program (PREP The Curriculum®) provides pediatric professionals a way to complete their continuing medical education credits and to study for the Pediatric Maintenance of Certification. For additional information, see http://www.aap.org/profed/prep.htm.
The PREP: CAP (Pediatrics Review Education Program: Child Abuse Pediatrics) provides child abuse specialists, general pediatricians, other physicians, and allied health professionals with an intensive review and update of topics in child abuse pediatrics and enables participants to apply child abuse updates and case presentations readily in their own practice settings.
Other training resources include but are not limited to the Advanced Pediatric Life Support (ALPS) curriculum. ALPS presents the information physicians need to assess and care for critically ill and injured children during the first few hours in the emergency department or office-based setting. For more information, see http://www.aplsonline.com/.
The Healthy Children website offers tips and training for parents on a variety of issues such as safety and injury prevention, mental health, and child development. For more information, see http://www.healthychildren.org/.
Major Program(s)/Initiatives(s):
- Committee on Early Childhood, Adoption, and Dependent Care - http://www.aap.org/sections/adoption/resources.htm
- Healthy Foster Care America - http://www.aap.org/fostercare/index.html
- Children's Mental Health in Primary Care - http://www.aap.org/mentalhealth/
- Oral and Dental Aspects of Child Abuse and Neglect - http://aappolicy.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/pediatrics;116/6/1565
American Humane Association (AHA)
1400 16th Street NW
Suite 360
Washington, DC 20036
| Phone: | (303) 792-9900 |
| Fax: | (303) 792-5333 |
| Toll-Free: | (800) 227-4645 |
http://www.americanhumane.org
The mission of the American Humane Association (AHA) is to prevent cruelty, abuse, neglect, and the exploitation of children and animals.
AHA offers education and resources to professionals, conducts conferences, roundtables and training, and provides consultation and technical assistance to State and county child welfare and community agencies. In addition, AHA conducts research and evaluation, disseminates knowledge on child welfare, and advocates for social service systems that promote the best interest of children, youth, and families. AHA also offers membership subscriptions.
AHA promotes collaboration across systems, including its recent focus on the juvenile justice system and the restorative justice approach for youth justice. AHA is also known for its work on the human-animal bond which inlcudes programs that strengthen families and their connection to animals. AHA is actively involved in child welfare legislation and public policy at both the State and Federal levels.
Major Program(s)/Initiatives(s):
- National Child Protection Research Center - http://www.americanhumane.org/researchcenter
- Quality Improvement Center on Non-Residential Fathers & the Child Welfare System - http://www.americanhumane.org/fathers
- Breakthrough Series Collaborative on Safety & Risk Assessments - http://www.americanhumane.org/bsc
- Differential/Alternative Response - http://www.americanhumane.org/differential
- Migration and Child Welfare Initiative - http://www.americanhumane.org/migration
- Workload Studies - http://www.americanhumane.org/workload
- Therapy Animals Supporting Kids (TASK)™ Program - http://www.americanhumane.org/human-animal-bond/programs/therapy-animals-supporting-kids/
- Family Group Decision Making - http://www.americanhumane.org/children/programs/family-group-decision-making/
American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC)
350 Poplar Avenue
CHO 3B-3406
Elmhurst, IL 60126
| Phone: | (630) 941-1235 |
| Fax: | (630) 359-4274 |
| Toll-Free: | (877) 402-7722 |
http://www.apsac.org
General Scope:The American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC) addresses all facets of the professional response to child maltreatment: prevention, assessment, intervention, and treatment.
APSAC is committed to:
- Preventing and eliminating the recurrence of child maltreatment;
- Promoting research and guidelines to inform professional practice;
- Connecting professionals from the many disciplines to promote the best response to child maltreatment; and
- Educating the public about child abuse and neglect.
Training Specific: APSAC's Advanced Training Institutes offer in-depth training on selected topics. taught by nationally recognized leaders in the field of child maltreatment. For more information on the Institutes, see http://www.apsac.org/mc/page.do?sitePageId=54086&orgId=apsac.
Annie E. Casey Foundation (AECF)
701 St. Paul Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
| Phone: | (410) 547-6600 |
| Fax: | (410) 547-6624 |
The Annie E. Casey Foundation works to build better futures for disadvantaged children and their families. The primary mission of the Foundation is to foster public policies, human service reforms, and community supports that meet the needs of today's vulnerable children and families.
Major Program(s)/Initiatives(s):
- Family to Family - http://www.aecf.org/MajorInitiatives/Family%20to%20Family.aspx
- Casey Family Services - http://www.aecf.org/ChildFamilyServices/CaseyFamilyServices.aspx
- Casey Journalism Center on Children & Families - http://www.journalismcenter.org/
Center for the Study of Social Policy (CSSP)
1575 Eye Street NW
Suite 500
Washington, DC 20005
| Phone: | (202) 371-1565 |
| Fax: | (202) 371-1472 |
The mission of the Center for the Study of Social Policy (CSSP) is to develop and promote public policies and practices that support and strengthen families and help communities produce equal opportunities and better futures for children.
The Center coordinates the national Strengthening Families initiative which is being implemented in over half of all States. Strengthening Families engages early childhood programs and other unusual partners in preventing child abuse and neglect by building five, research-based, Protective Factors that are shown to be correlated with reduced incidence of child abuse and neglect. The Strengthening Families National Network provides tools, peer support, technical assistance, and other resources for States implementing Strengthening Families. For more information about this initiative, please see http://www.strengtheningfamilies.net.
Chapin Hall Center for Children
1313 East 60th Street
Chicago, IL 60637
| Phone: | (773) 753-5900 |
| Fax: | (773) 753-5940 |
http://www.chapinhall.org/
Chapin Hall is a research and development center focusing on policies, practices, and programs affecting children and the families and communities in which they live. The Center devotes special attention to children facing significant problems such as abuse or neglect, poverty, and mental or physical illnesses, and to the service systems designed to address these problems.
Child Welfare Information Gateway
Children's Bureau/ACYF
1250 Maryland Avenue, SW -- Eighth Floor
Washington, DC 20024
| Fax: | (703) 225-2357 |
| Toll-Free: | (800) 394-3366 |
http://www.childwelfare.gov
Child Welfare Information Gateway connects professionals and the general public to information and resources targeted to the safety, permanency, and well-being of children and families.
A service of the Children's Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Child Welfare Information Gateway provides access to programs, research, laws and policies, training resources, statistics, and much more.
Child Welfare League of America (CWLA)
Headquarters
1726 M St. NW, Suite 500
Third Floor
Washington, DC 20036
| Phone: | (202) 688-4200 |
| Fax: | (202) 833-1689 |
The Child Welfare League of America (CWLA) is the oldest national organization serving vulnerable children, youth, and their families. CWLA provides training, consultation, and technical assistance to child welfare professionals and agencies while also educating the public on emerging issues that affect abused, neglected, and at-risk children. Through its publications, conferences, and teleconferences, CWLA shares information on emerging trends, specific topics in child welfare practice (family foster care, kinship care, adoption, positive youth development), and Federal and State policies.
Major Program(s)/Initiatives(s):
- NRC for Child Welfare Data and Technology - http://www.nrccwdt.org/
- Kinship Care - http://www.cwla.org/programs/kinship/default.htm
- Child Welfare Standards of Excellence - http://www.cwla.org/programs/standards/default.htm
Childhelp®
15757 North 78th Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
| Phone: | (480) 922-8212 |
| Fax: | (480) 922-7061 |
| TDD: | (800) 2AC-HILD |
| Toll-Free: | (800) 4AC-HILD |
Childhelp® is dedicated to helping victims of child abuse and neglect. Childhelp’s approach focuses on prevention, intervention and treatment. The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline, 1-800-4-A-CHILD®, operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and receives calls from throughout the United States, Canada, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and Guam. Childhelp’s programs and services also include residential treatment services; children’s advocacy centers; therapeutic foster care; group homes; child abuse prevention, education and training; and the National Day of Hope®, part of National Child Abuse Prevention Month every April.
Circle of Parents
2100 South Marshall Boulevard
Suite 305
Chicago, IL 60623
| Phone: | (773) 257-0111 |
| Fax: | (773) 277-0715 |
http://www.circleofparents.org
The mission of the Circle of Parents is to prevent child abuse and neglect and to strengthen families through friendly, supportive, mutual self-help parent support groups and children’s programs.
Currently the Circle of Parents national network represents a partnership of parent leaders and 26 statewide organizations in 25 States and Puerto Rico. The organization was formed after a successful collaborative project of Prevent Child Abuse America and the National Family Support Roundtable, which was made possible by the Children's Bureau, Administration on Children, Youth and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
The Circle of Parents website provides links to information about the program model, its state network member organizations, training and technical assistance to its membership, parenting resources, and more.
Cooperative Extension System
USDA, Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service (CSREES)
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20250-2225
| Phone: | (202) 720-4795 |
The Cooperative Extension System is a nationwide educational collaboration of Federal, State, and local governments and State land-grant universities. The mission of the Cooperative Extension System is to disseminate research-based information on topics as varied as family and child development, health, nutrition, agriculture, horticulture, small business and personal finance. Each State Extension serves its residents through a network of local or regional offices staffed by educators in their field.
The Coopertive Extension System’s new eXtension (e-extension) Initiative provides a web-based interactive learning environment linking users to resources of the Cooperative Extension System to support a variety of educational outreach efforts including resources to promote healthy families.
Major Program(s)/Initiatives(s):
- Parenting - http://www.extension.org/parenting
Darkness to Light
7 Radcliffe Street
Suite 200
Charleston, SC 29403
| Phone: | (843) 965-5444 |
| Fax: | (843) 965-5449 |
| Toll-Free: | (866) FOR-LIGH T8663675444 |
http://www.darkness2light.org/
Darkness to Light is a primary prevention program whose mission is to engage adults in the prevention of child sexual abuse; to reduce the incidence of child sexual abuse nationally through education and public awareness aimed at adults; and to provide adults with information to recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse.
Major Program(s)/Initiatives(s):
- Child Sexual Abuse Support and Prevention Resource - http://www.darkness2light.org/GetHelp/helplines.asp
Provides a link to local resources in all States.
- 7 Steps to Protecting Our Children - http://www.darkness2light.org/7steps/
Doris Duke Charitable Foundation (DDCF)
650 Fifth Avenue, 19th Floor
New York, NY 10019
| Phone: | (212) 974-7000 |
| Fax: | (212) 974-7590 |
The mission of the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation's Child Abuse Prevention Program is to protect children from abuse and neglect in order to promote their healthy development.
The program awards grants to organizations to improve parent-child interactions and to increase parents’ access to information and services that help prevent child maltreatment before it occurs.
Major Program(s)/Initiatives(s):
- Child Abuse Prevention Program - http://www.ddcf.org/Child-Abuse-Prevention/
The mission of the Child Abuse Prevention Program is to protect children from abuse and neglect in order to promote their healthy development. The Program funds grants that develop and infuse prevention practices into normal systems that routinely serve large numbers of families with young children (birth to age six), such as the early education and child care systems.
National Alliance of Children's Trust and Prevention Funds (ACT)
5712 30th Avenue NE
Seattle, WA 98105
| Phone: | (206) 526-1221 |
| Fax: | (206) 526-0220 |
http://www.ctfalliance.org
The National Alliance of Children’s Trust and Prevention Funds (ACT) initiates and engages in national efforts that assist state Children’s Trust and Prevention Funds in strengthening families to prevent child abuse and neglect. This includes promoting and supporting a system of services, laws, practices, and attitudes that supports families by enabling them to provide their children with a safe, healthy, and nurturing childhood.
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
1509 16th Street NW
Washington, DC 20036
| Phone: | (202) 232-8777 |
| Fax: | (202) 328-1846 |
| Toll-Free: | (800) 424-2460 |
http://www.naeyc.org/
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is the leading membership association for those working with and on behalf of children from birth through age 8.
NAEYC convenes thought leaders, teachers and other practitioners, researchers, and other stakeholders and sets standards of excellence for programs and teachers in early childhood education. NAEYC members include teachers, paraeducators, center directors, trainers, college educators, families of young children, and the public at large. Membership is open to all individuals who share a desire to serve and act on behalf of the needs and rights of all young children.
National Association of Children's Hospitals and Related Institutions (NACHRI)
401 Wythe Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
| Phone: | (703) 684-1355 |
| Fax: | (703) 684-1589 |
http://www.childrenshospitals.net/
The National Association of Children's Hospitals and Related Institutions (NACHRI) promotes the health and well-being of children and their families through support of children's hospitals and health systems. Through the Association, NACHRI members work to ensure children's access to healthcare and the ability of children's hospitals to provide the services children need.
National Center for Children in Poverty (NCCP)
215 West 125th Street 3rd Floor
154 Haven Avenue
New York, NY 10027
| Phone: | (646) 284-9600 |
| Fax: | (646) 284-9623 |
The National Center for Children in Poverty (NCCP) is a public policy center dedicated to promoting the economic security, health, and well-being of America's low income families and children. Using research to inform policy and practice, NCCP seeks to advance family-oriented solutions and the strategic use of public resources at the State and national levels to ensure positive outcomes for the next generation.
National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome (NCSBS)
1433 North Highway 1075 West
Suite 110
Farmington, UT 84025
| Phone: | (801) 447-9360 |
| Fax: | (801) 447-9364 |
http://www.dontshake.org/
General Scope: The National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome (NCSBS) offers information on shaken baby syndrome, shaken baby syndrome prevention programs, and training for professionals and parents nationwide.
Training Specific: The Online Training Center contains three training modules: the Period of PURPLE Crying® program overview, Basic Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS/AHT) education, and Intermediate Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS/AHT) education. For more information on these training modules, please see http://www.dontshake.org/lms/index.php.
Major Program(s)/Initiatives(s):
- Period of PURPLE Crying Program - http://www.dontshake.org/sbs.php?topNavID=4&subNavID=32
National Children's Alliance (NCA)
516 C Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
| Phone: | (202) 548-0090 |
| Fax: | (202) 548-0099 |
| Toll-Free: | (800)239-9950 |
General Scope: The National Children's Alliance is a nonprofit membership organization that provides training, technical assistance, and networking opportunities to communities seeking to plan, establish, and improve Children's Advocacy Centers. These Centers further the goal of serving abused children through a comprehensive approach to services for victims and their families.
Training Specific: A wide range of training opportunities can be found in the Comprehensive Training Catalogue For Children's Advocacy Centers. The pdf version of the Catalogue is available for download. For more information about training resources, see http://www.nationalchildrensalliance.org/index.php?s=54.
Major Program(s)/Initiatives(s):
- Accreditation Information - http://www.nationalchildrensalliance.org/accreditationquestions
National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association (National CASA)
100 West Harrison Street
North Tower, Suite 500
Seattle, WA 98119
| Phone: | (206) 270-0072 |
| Fax: | (206) 270-0078 |
| Toll-Free: | (800) 628-3233 |
http://www.CASAforChildren.org
General Scope: The National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association (National CASA), and a network of over 1,000 local community program offices, support volunteers serving children. The mission of the National CASA, together with its State and local members, is to support and promote court-appointed volunteer advocacy for abused and neglected children so that they can thrive in safe, permanent homes. The role of local CASA programs is to recruit, train and support volunteers in their work with abused children.
Training Specific: National CASA creates new, research-based training opportunities, such as its new e-learning series on educational advocacy, and continuously improves its core volunteer training curriculum.
National Exchange Club Foundation (NECF)
3050 Central Avenue
Toledo, OH 43606-1700
| Fax: | (419) 535-1989 |
| Toll-Free: | (800) 924-2643 |
The National Exchange Club Foundation (NECF) was established when the National Exchange Club – an all-volunteer service organization – adopted the Prevention of Child Abuse as its National Project. Today, NECF helps local Exchange Clubs develop and maintain community-based child abuse prevention programs, as well as supporting Exchange’s Program of Service projects, which include Youth Programs and Community Service, among others.
Major Program(s)/Initiatives(s):
- Child Abuse Prevention Services (CAP) - http://www.preventchildabuse.com/
The NEC Foundation coordinates a nationwide network of Exchange Club Child Abuse Prevention Centers that utilize the Parent Aide Model and provide support to families at-risk for abuse.
National Family Preservation Network (NFPN)
3971 North 1400 East
Buhl, ID 83316
| Fax: | (208) 543-6080 |
| Toll-Free: | (888) 498-9047 |
http://www.nfpn.org/
General Scope: The mission of the National Family Preservation Network (NFPN) is to serve as a primary national voice for the preservation of families through Intensive Family Preservation and Reunification Services (IFPS & IFRS).
National Fatherhood Initiative (NFI)
20410 Observation Drive
Suite 107
Germantown, MD 20876
| Phone: | (301) 948-0599 |
| Fax: | (301) 948-6776 |
The National Fatherhood Initiative works to improve the well-being of children by increasing the proportion of children growing up with involved, responsible, and committed fathers.
Major Program(s)/Initiatives(s):
- Training Opportunities - http://www.fatherhood.org/Page.aspx?pid=704
National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA)
5100 SW Macadam Avenue
Suite 300
Portland, OR 97239
| Phone: | (503) 222-4044 |
http://www.nicwa.org
The National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) functions as the only Native American organization focused specifically on issues of child abuse and neglect and tribal capacity to prevent and respond effectively to these problems. NICWA provide workshops and training programs, using culturally appropriate NICWA developed resources, including training materials, curricula, and books. NICWA also offers technical assistance and training on child care, family preservation, and substance abuse.
Training Specific: NICWA had developed a Tribal Child Welfare Worker Certification that will serve as an aid for the continual development of Indian child welfare workers to better serve our tribal children and families. For more information, please see http://www.nicwa.org/certification/.
NICWA has developed trainings on a variety of topics related to American Indian child welfare that are available via on-site training, training institutes, or ICWA online training courses. For more information, please see http://www.nicwa.org/training/.
National Resource Center for Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention (CBCAP) (FRIENDS)
Chapel Hill Training Outreach Project
800 Eastowne Drive, Suite 105
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
| Phone: | (919) 490-5577, x 222 |
| Fax: | (919) 490-4905 |
http://www.friendsnrc.org
FRIENDS (Family Resource, Information, Education and Network Development Services) provides technical assistance to Federal grantee agencies implementing the Community-Based Grants for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect, under the Keeping Children and Families Safe Act of 2003.
FRIENDS works to build the capacity of States and communities to prevent child abuse and neglect and strengthen and support families.
The National Resource Center for Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention (CBCAP) (FRIENDS) is a service of the Children's Bureau, Office on Child Abuse and Neglect.
National Resource Center for Healthy Marriage and Families
9300 Lee Highway
Fairfax, VA 22031
| Toll-Free: | (866) 916-4672 |
https://healthymarriageandfamilies.org/
The National Resource Center for Healthy Marriage and Families promotes the value of healthy marriage and relationship education (MRE) skills and encourages their integration into safety-net service systems as a holistic approach to strengthening families.
As a service of the Office of Family Assistance, Administration for Children and Families, Department of Health and Human Services, the Resource Center offers a variety of tools and resources designed to educate interested stakeholders in the benefits of integrating healthy marriage education into existing social service systems. The Resource Center also provides a range of training, services, and support to interested State, local, and Tribal government agencies as they work to integrate these MRE skills into their existing services in order to best support the families served in their community.
Major Program(s)/Initiatives(s):
- Safety Net Services -- Children and Youth - https://healthymarriageandfamilies.org/children-and-youth-services
National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse (NRFC)
20410 Observation Drive
Suite 107
Germantown, MD 20876
| Fax: | (301) 948-4325 |
| Toll-Free: | (877) 432-3411 |
http://www.fatherhood.gov/
Spanish Information Website: http://www.fatherhood.gov/iniciativa
The National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse (NRFC) supports the Administration for Children and Families' Office of Family Assistance's (OFA) efforts to assist States and communities to promote and support Responsible Fatherhood and Healthy Marriage.
Primarily a tool for professionals operating Responsible Fatherhood programs, the NRFC provides access to print and electronic publications, timely information on fatherhood issues, and targeted resources that support OFA-funded Responsible Fatherhood and Healthy Marriage grantees. The NRFC website also provides essential information for other audiences interested in fatherhood issues.
Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP)
1900 Grant Street
Suite 400
Denver, CO 80203
| Phone: | (303) 327-4240 |
| Fax: | (303) 327-4260 |
| Toll-Free: | (866) 864-5226 |
http://www.nursefamilypartnership.org/
The Nurse-Family Partnership represents an approach to the long-established service strategy of the home visiting model that improves the health and social functioning of low income, first-time mothers, their babies, and families.
The NFP is affiliated with the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center and the National Center for Children, Families and Communities (NCCFC) in the School of Nursing.
Parents Anonymous® Inc.
675 West Foothill Boulevard
Suite 220
Claremont, CA 91711-3475
| Phone: | (909) 621-6184 |
| Fax: | (909) 625-6304 |
http://www.parentsanonymous.org
Parents Anonymous® Inc. is a family strengthening organization dedicated to the prevention of child abuse and neglect. Parents Anonymous® Inc. operates numerous programs and initiatives, including an international Network of accredited organizations that implement Parents Anonymous® groups and complementary children and youth programs based on a mutual support-shared leadership® model. In addition, Parents Anonymous ® provides many services, including specialized trainings, customized technical assistance, public awareness and outreach strategies, and evaluation services to States, counties, and community-based organizations on a wide range of topics related to children and families.
Major Program(s)/Initiatives(s):
- National Coalition for Parent Advocacy in Child Protective Services - http://www.parentadvocacy.org/contact-us.html
The mission of the Coalition is to mobilize parents/caregivers and advocacy organizations to create positive public policy and program changes that prevent removal of children from their families by child protective services, strengthen and ensure the rights of families whose children have been removed, and return children to their families.
- National Center on Shared Leadership - http://www.sharedleadershipnetwork.org
Parents Anonymous® Inc., in partnership with the National Center on Shared Leadership®, implements the Shared Leadership® in Action Program to improve policies and practices for families.
- National Parent Leadership Month - http://www.parentsanonymous.org/pahtml/NPLMonth_tk1.html
Parents Anonymous® Inc. established National Parent Leadership Month in February to expand national efforts to celebrate parents and to create meaningful partnerships in communities across systems.
- National Parent Helpline - http://www.nationalparenthelpline.org/
When parents reach out and call the National Parent Helpline®, a trained Helpline Advocate will provide them with emotional support and link them to services, if necessary.
Parents as Teachers National Center, Inc.
2228 Ball Drive
St. Louis, MO 63146
| Phone: | (314) 432-4330 |
| Fax: | (314) 432-8963 |
http://www.parentsasteachers.org/
Parents as Teachers helps organizations and professionals work with parents during the critical early years of their children's lives, from conception to kindergarten.
Parents as Teachers develops curricula that support a parent’s role in promoting school readiness and healthy development of children. Providers are offered practical, hands-on applications for parents in real-world situations.
Major Program(s)/Initiatives(s):
- Federal Home Visiting Program Model - http://www.parentsasteachers.org/resources/federal-home-visiting-program
- Promising Approach for Federal Tribal Maternal, Infant, Early Childhood Home Visiting Grant Program - http://www.parentsasteachers.org/resources/tribal-home-visiting-program
- Toolkit to Promote Responsible Fatherhood - http://www.parentsasteachers.org/resources/promoting-responsible-fatherhood
Prevent Child Abuse America (PCAA)
500 North Michigan Avenue
Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60611
| Phone: | (312) 663-3520 |
| Fax: | (312) 939-8962 |
http://www.preventchildabuse.org/
Prevent Child Abuse America (PCAA) is committed to promoting legislation, policies, and programs that help prevent child abuse and neglect, support healthy childhood development, and strengthen families. Working with State chapters, PCCA provides leadership to promote and implement prevention efforts at the national and local levels.
PCAA's research arm is the National Center on Child Abuse Prevention Research (http://member.preventchildabuse.org/site/PageServer?pagename=research_index). The Center provides a link between research and practice by developing and evaluating prevention strategies, and by disseminating information about child abuse maltreatment and its prevention across the country.
Major Program(s)/Initiatives(s):
- Healthy Families America - http://www.healthyfamiliesamerica.org/
- Credentialing (Healthy Families America Programs) - http://www.healthyfamiliesamerica.org/network_resources/credentialing.shtml
Search Institute
The Banks Building
615 First Avenue NW -- Suite 125
Minneapolis, MN 55413
| Phone: | (612) 376-8955 |
| Toll-Free: | (800) 888-7828 |
http://www.search-institute.org
Search Institute conducts research to identify what children and adolescents need to become caring, healthy, and responsible adults. The Institute also provides resources to apply this knowledge and to motivate and equip others in ensuring young people are valued and that they thrive.
Stop It Now!
351 Pleasant Street
Suite B319
Northampton, MA 01060
| Phone: | (413) 587-3500 |
| Toll-Free: | (888) 773-8368 |
http://www.StopItNow.org
Stop It Now!® prevents the sexual abuse of children by mobilizing adults, families and communities to take action before a child is harmed. Stop It Now! provides support, information and resources for adults to take responsibility for creating safer communities.
Visit the Online Help Center at StopItNow.org for guidance and resources to prevent child sexual abuse.
ZERO TO THREE
National Center for Infants, Toddlers and Families
2000 M Street NW, Suite 200
Suite 200
Washington, DC 20036
| Phone: | (202) 638-1144 |
| Toll-Free: | (800) 899-4301 |
Zero to Three's mission is to promote the healthy development of our nation's infants and toddlers by supporting and strengthening families, communities, and those who work on their behalf. Zero to Three is dedicated to advancing current knowledge, promoting beneficial policies and practices, communicating research and best practices to a wide variety of audiences, and providing training, technical assistance, and leadership development.
Major Program(s)/Initiatives(s):
- Behavior & Development - http://www.zerotothree.org/child-development/
- Early Head Start NRC - http://www.ehsnrc.org/
- Maltreatment - http://www.zerotothree.org/maltreatment/
| U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Administration on Children, Youth and Families Children's Bureau |
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Child Welfare Information Gateway Children's Bureau/ACYF 1250 Maryland Avenue, SW Eighth Floor Washington, DC 20024 800.394.3366 Email: info@childwelfare.gov |