Established in 1978, the ABA Center on Children and the Law's mission is to improve children's lives through advances in law, justice, knowledge, practice, and public policy. www.abanet.org/child/home.html
Online publication by the David and Lucile Packard Foundation whose primary purpose is to disseminate timely information on major issues related to children's well-being. www.futureofchildren.org
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 www.childrennow.org
A quarterly newsletter about At-Risk Youth. Contains abstracts and references as well as full length articles on At-Risk Youth issues such as teen violence, teen pregnancy prevention, substance abuse, dating violence and eating disorders. www.TPRonline.org
Center of expertise, leadership, and coordination for children and youth programs, issues and activities within the federal government and Health Canada. www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hppb/childhood-youth
A UK based organization that assists street children, disabled children, young refugees, and children in trouble with the law. News, events, and donation and volunteer information. www.the-childrens-society.org.uk
Public awareness and engagement campaign to make early childhood development a national priority, emphasizing the importance of the first three years of life for emotional and intellectual growth. www.iamyourchild.org
Challenging the ways children and young people are viewed and discussed - includes a critical look at the concept of "children's rights". www.generationyouthissues.org.uk
American Freedom Assembly is a non-profit corporation concerned for today's youth. The founder travels across the country speaking to America's youth at schools, camps and churches. The site also provides a newsletter and a speaking schedule. www.youthontrack.org
Works to improve the quality and standards of individual and family life through programs that educate, influence public policy, disseminate information and publish research findings. www.aafcs.org
Provides statistical reports on the status of U.S. children and their families, including population, family characteristics, economic security, health, environment, education. From the Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics. www.childstats.gov
Undertakes research and policy analysis, publishes reports and multimedia materials, and forges new alliances among parents, policymakers and the private sector to achieve tangible gains for children. www.childrenspartnership.org
Information for adults who want to make their communities better places for children. News, a directory of groups working on behalf of children and families, and articles on many parenting topics. www.connectforkids.org
Provides educational programs and information on Bowen theory and the study of family systems. Features mission statement, links and newsletter. csnsf.org
Details the factors causing issues such as pornography, AIDS, premarital sex, divorce, marriage and parenting and talks about organizations addressing them. www.fofinternational.com
Created in 1993 to provide an authoritative, nonpartisan analysis of child, youth, and family issues. Board members, current research projects, publications, and meeting information included. www7.nationalacademies.org/bocyf
Academic and documentation centre based at the University of Glasgow which conducts research, offers teaching, consultancy and policy advice primarily in the areas of child welfare, children's rights, child protection and young people and crime. Services www.gccs.gla.ac.uk
A national collaboration of researchers, policy makers and practitioners devoted to building a better future for Australia's children and young people. Programs, publications, and media centre. www.aracy.org.au