Links to Other Sites
www.phillysos.org - Philly SOS (Search Online for Services) - is the most up-to-date, searchable community resource database of human services programs in the Philadelphia region. Developed by the Philadelphia Department of Human Services’ (DHS), Philly SOS provides social workers and community members with access to resources and real-life tools to help support Philadelphia’s families.
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.kidshealth.org - Kidshealth provides doctor-approved health information about children from birth through adolescence. Kidshealth also has separate areas for kids, teens, and parents - each with its own design, age-appropriate content, and tone.
www.aacap.org - The American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry assists parents and families in understanding developmental, behavioral, emotional, and mental disorders affecting children and adolescents. This web page is written in English and Spanish.
www.cwla.org - The Child Welfare League of America is an association of more than 1,100 public and private nonprofit agencies that assist more than 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.connectforkids.org - Connect for Kids offers a public space on the internet for parents, grandparents, educators, policy makers, and others who want to make their communities work for kids. This site also offers news links for kids-related legislative updates and directories of organizations working with children.
www.zerotothree.org - ZERO TO THREE'S aim is to strengthen and support families, practitioners and communities to promote the healthy development of babies and toddlers.
www.fatherhood.org - The National Fatherhood Initiative is committed to improving the well-being of children by increasing the number of children growing up with involved, committed, and responsible fathers in their lives.
www.nncc.org - Cooperative Extensions' National Network for Child Care offers information on child care, child development, kid's sites, research and more.
www.chadd.org - CHADD provides resources for children and adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders.
www.familiesandwork.org - Families and Workis a National organization that fosters mutually supportive connections between workplaces, families, and communities.
www.aecf.org - Annie E. Casey Foundation is a private charitable organization dedicated to helping build a better future for disadvantaged children in the U.S. Site includes data from Kids Count, a project that tracks the status of children in the U.S.
www.stophitting.com - Center for Effective Discipline provides information on the effects of corporal punishment of children and alternatives to its use.
www.childtrends.org - Child Trends is a nonprofit, research organization that studies children, youth, and families through research, data collection, and data analysis.
www.childwelfare.gov - National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect is a national resource for professionals seeking information on the prevention, identification, and treatment of child abuse and neglect, and related child welfare issues.
www.clsphila.org - Community Legal Services of Philadelphia. Family Advocacy Unit provides legal representation to parents in Philadelphia Family Court and advocacy on a number of other issues.
www.acbf.org - the Allegheny County Bar Foundation Juvenile Court Project provides legal representation to parents in Allegheny County Juvenile Court and advocates for parents on a number of other issues.