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Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America
www.bbbsa.org
Matches children up with adult mentors to serve as role models.

Children's Defense Fund
www.childrensdefense.org
Provides information and advocacy on children's issues.
Includes a division on religious affairs.

National Child Care Information Center
www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/ccb/
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services site with information on child care resources.

National Children's Coalition
www.child.net/ncc.htm
Maintains a Youth and Children's Resource Net with information for children and parents.

National Network for Child Care
www.nncc.org/about.html
U.S. Department of Agriculture site with information on child care, particularly in rural areas.

The Child Rights Information Network (CRIN)
http://www.crin.org
The Child Rights Information Network (CRIN) is a global network that disseminates information about the Convention on the Rights of the Child and child rights among nongovernmental organizations, United Nations agencies, intergovernmental organizations, educational institutions, and other child rights experts.

UNICEF
http://www.unicef.org
UNICEF is mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to advocate for the protection of children's rights, to help meet their basic needs, and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential.

Planned Parenthood Federation of America
http://www.plannedparenthood.org
Planned Parenthood Federation of America is the oldest and largest voluntary reproductive health organization in the United States.

Eagle Forum
http://www.eagleforum.org
Eagle Forum's mission is to enable conservative and pro-family men and women to participate in the process of self-government and public policy making.

Teens

Campaign for Our Children
www.cfoc.org/
Begun as a coalition of pro-choice and pro-life groups concerned about rates of teen pregnancy, this organization of public and private sector resources promotes sexual responsibility and programs to reduce the rate of teen pregnancy. Provides advocacy, information, technical support, and resources for parents and teachers.

Girl Power
www.health.org/gpower
Program aimed at helping 9 to 14-year-old girls navigate adolescence and reach their potential.

National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy
www.teenpregnancy.org
Private, nonpartisan organization aimed at preventing teen pregnancy. Initially stimulated by President Clinton's call in his 1995 State of the Union address for a national campaign against teen pregnancy. Task forces address effective of programs and research, state and local actions, religion and public values, and the media.

Office of Population Affairs
www.hhs.gov/progorg/opa
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services office dealing with family planning and adolescent pregnancy programs. Provides information on and grants for programs aimed at reducing adolescent pregnancy.

Partnerships Against Violence Network
www.pavnet.org
Provides information from seven federal agencies on violence and youth at risk.

Mothers

My Momma Said
http://www.mymamasaid.com/save/index.html
Tips, advice, support for all Moms

La Leche League International
www.lalecheleague.org
Provides information, education, and mother-to-mother support for breastfeeding women.

Mothers at Home
www.mah.org
Provides education, advocacy, support and a magazine for mothers who choose to stay at home.

Fathers

The Fatherhood Project
www.fatherhoodproject.org
This project of the Families and Work Institute examines the future of fatherhood and seeks to develop ways to support men's involvement in childrearing. It works with early childhood programs, community practitioners, and workplaces to strengthen men's involvement in family life.

Father Ville
http://www.fatherville.com/
Where Fathering is a Man's Calling. Community where fathers from all walks of life can learn from one another. It's only by relating our own personal tips, tricks and traps that we can learn about some of the pitfalls to be avoided.

The Fathers' Forum
www.parentsplace.com
Website maintained by a marriage and family therapist researching men's development as fathers.

National Center for Fathering
www.fathers.com
Evangelical Christian organization that the promotes fatherhood through research and education, developing programs for fathers in multicultural settings, and organizing conference, workshops, and small group meetings of fathers to help men improve their fathering skills.

National Fatherhood Initiative
www.fatherhood.org
Nonpartisan, non-sectarian organization dedicated to improving the well-being of children by increasing the number of committed and responsible fathers. Conducts public awareness campaigns, organizes conferences and community forums, provides resources for support programs, and disseminates information for men seeking to become more effective fathers.

Promise Keepers
www.promisekeepers.org
Evangelical Christian organization for the promotion of men and fathers in families.

Elderly

American Society on Aging
www.asaging.org
Association of professionals involved with aging people and their families.

Grandparents and Special Others Raising Children
www.grandsplace.com
On-line support group for grandparents and older relatives raising the children of family members.

Lifelink
www.lifelink.org
Provides elder care services. Related to the United Church of Christ.

National Association for Home Care
www.nahc.org
Provides information and advocacy on home care for the ill and the elderly.

National Benevolent Association
www.nbacares.org
Provides services for the elderly. Related to the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).