Related Links

www.jlc.org - The Juvenile Law Center (JLC) is a non-profit legal service focused on the protection of children's rights. They work on behalf of children who have come within the purview of public agencies- for example, abused or neglected children placed in foster homes, delinquent youth sent to residential treatment facilities or adult prisons, or children in placement with specialized services needs. JLC provides, free of charge, a range of useful legal information and guidance for professionals who come into contact with children.

www.child-abuse.com - The Child Abuse Prevention Network (child-abuse.com) is an Internet Center for professionals in the field of child abuse and neglect. They provide unique and powerful tools for all workers to support the identification, investigation, treatment, adjudication, and prevention of child abuse and neglect.

www.cwla.org - The Child Welfare League of America is an association of more than 1,100 public and private nonprofit agencies that assist over 3.5 million abused and neglected children and their families each year with a wide range of services.

www.paaap.org - The Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics offers information on Medical Home Training for children with special needs. They also offer technical assistance, screening, and advocacy for children.

www.childwelfare.gov - National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect: a national resources for professionals seeking information on the prevention, identification, and treatment of child abuse and neglect, and related child welfare issues.

www.secretsafe.org – Safe Haven Act in Pennsylvania allows parents of newborns to leave babies age 28 days or younger at a hospital if they feel they are unable to care for the child without repercussions as long as the baby is unharmed.