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Shopping For Armed Forces In Hemet
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:00:00 -0400
For many young people in tiny Hemet, Calif., the first stop after graduation is that town's Armed Forces Career Center. More than five years into the Iraq war, the center provides one-stop-shopping for potential Army, Navy and Marine recruits.
Why Rural U.S. Towns See More Casualties
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:00:00 -0400
Residents of Hemet, Calif. know all too well about military casualties. They're not alone — that town's story has been repeated in rural communities across the country. We examine why soldiers from rural areas are more likely to die in combat and how voters in those areas see the Iraq war.
Is Obama Sliding To The Center?
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:00:00 -0400
Some of the Democratic candidate's supporters are expressing frustration with what they see as a slide toward the center. Markos Moulitsas, founder of The DailyKos political blog, discusses how Obama is trying to appeal to moderates.

The Talk of the Town

The Chill
Nick Paumgarten Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
If you had stumbled into Banjo Jim’s, in the East Village, on a recent Wednesday night and encountered a sixty-something guy leading a band through a fervent rendition of “Wild Thing,” for an audience of two dozen or so, you might have concluded, “This is lame,” and slipped back . . .
Oily Speculations
James Surowiecki Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
When bad things happen, it’s always nice to have a scapegoat. So, with Americans furious about soaring oil prices, Congress has gone in search of someone to blame. There are a number of usual suspects to choose from, depending on your politics--OPEC, greedy oil companies, lily-livered environmentalists opposed . . .
Obama’s Iraq Problem
George Packer Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
In February, 2007, when Barack Obama declared that he was running for President, violence in Iraq had reached apocalyptic levels, and he based his candidacy, in part, on a bold promise to begin a rapid withdrawal of American forces upon taking office. At the time, this pledge represented conventional thinking . . .

 

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Childhood and Youth Division - Center of expertise, leadership, and coordination for children and youth programs, issues and activities within the federal government and Health Canada.

I Am Your Child - 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.

Action for Child Protection - A consulting and training organization providing resources and technical assistance to national, state and county child welfare professionals and agencies primarily in the area of child protective services.

American Association for the Child's Right to Play - Protects, preserves, and promotes play as a fundamental right for all humans.

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Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth - 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.

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Brothers and Sisters - Offers a Christian perspective and practical tools on building successful relationships between brothers and sisters.
Meta Description: [ Family to Family Ministries - Bright Lights is a girls discipleship group from young ladies ages 10-13. Making Brothers and Sisters Best Friends includes testimonies by other young people, and information about resources to strengthen families. ]

Budden Praed Foundation - Seeks to improve the quality of publicly funded social services for children and families. Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) methodology, news, and small grant program.
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Center for the Study of Natural Systems and the Family - Provides educational programs and information on Bowen theory and the study of family systems. Features mission statement, links and newsletter.

Center for the Study of Social Policy - Strives to help states and localities implement strategies that strengthen disadvantaged communities and ensure that children grow up healthy, safe, successful in school, and ready for productive adulthood.
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Center on Media and Child Health - Educates children, parents, and the public on media and their effects on the physical, mental, and social health of all children.
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Chapin Hall Center for Children - A research center located at the University of Chicago that informs policymakers, service providers, and administrators on issues affecting the well being of children. Projects, publications, and newsletter.
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Children's Budget Report - A detailed analysis of spending on low-income children's programs in 13 states(1998).
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Children's Bureau Express - An online, monthly digest designed for professionals concerned with child abuse and neglect, child welfare, and adoption.
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Children's Partnership - 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.

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Civitas - Offers expert opinion, important tips, and complete lists to handle virtually every aspect of raising a child. Information for parents, professionals, and grandparents.
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Clearinghouse on International Developments in Child, Youth and Family Policies - This website is sponsored by the Columbia University Institute for Child and Family Policy and provides cross-national, comparative information and linkages regarding the policies, programs, benefits and services available in the advanced industrialized countries to address child, youth and family needs.

Connect For Kids - 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.
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500 cpinfo - The child policy service of the National Children's Bureau of the UK. It provides information on issues relating to children and young people from Westminster and Whitehall.

D.A.R.E. - Provides children with the information and skills they need to live drug and violence free lives.
Meta Description: [ The Official site for the national DARE program. The DARE program gives kids the life skills they need to avoid involvement with drugs, gangs, and violence. DARE is a police officer-led series of classroom lessons that teach children from K-12 grade. ]

Deliver The Dream - A respite and retreat program that serves families facing serious illness or crisis by helping them to enhance coping skills, reduce stress and cultivate relationships. Press releases, newsletter, information on retreat weekends, and volunteer opportunities.
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Embracing the Child - Provides children's books and other reading material to organizations that serve at-risk children such as safe houses, foster care facilities, and emergency shelters.
Meta Description: [ To encourage reading, self esteem, community, family. Extensive selection of children’s books, biographies, reviews, Newbery Medals, Nature Books; early childhood,parenting; special needs children ]

Eurlyaid - The European Association on Early Intervention - An association of scientists, professionals and parents focused on children with special needs. News, conferences, and discussion forums.
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Evaluation and Research Database - A UNICEF database that contains evaluations, studies and surveys related to UNICEF programs. Reports can be sorted by country, by region, by theme or by date.
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Families Commission - The Families Commission is a government agency that is an advocate for New Zealand families. It funds research, seeks the views of the community, and works to influence government family policy.
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Father Resource Network - A nonprofit resource, support, and referral service that helps fathers and families cope with difficult challenges and transformations.
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FLAME Network - A voluntary network within the Church of England working for the enhancement of family life, marriage and human relationships.

404 Focus International - Details the factors causing issues such as pornography, AIDS, premarital sex, divorce, marriage and parenting and talks about organizations addressing them.
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Forum for Youth Investment - Seeks to help organizations and individuals in the allied youth fields by providing research, publications, and issue discussions. Resources, news, and the periodic publication Forum Focus.
Meta Description: [ The Forum for Youth Investment (the Forum) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to helping communities and the nation make sure all young people are Ready by 21™ — ready for college, work and life. ]

Generation - Youth Issues - Challenging the ways children and young people are viewed and discussed - includes a critical look at the concept of children's rights
Meta Description: [ Generation Youth Issues is an independent reserach and development charity based in Glasgow, Scotland. Work is focused around children and young people's peer relations and how they connect with adults in their communities. ]

Glasgow Centre for the Child and Society - 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 list, recent publications, and scholar profiles included.
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Houston Family Foundation - A non-profit, Christ-centered organization dedicated to helping parents raise children and build families with virtue.

How to Make a Family - Columns, essays, and advice on issues pertinent to family in both its broadest and most intimate contexts.
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Institute for the Study of Children, Families and Communities - Located at Eastern Michigan University, the Institute applies scholarly research and practical expertise to issues such as foster care and child welfare.

Invest in Kids - A nonprofit organization in Canada focused on early childhood development. Research, publications, and resources for parents and professionals.

Journey of a Missionary - Assists children and families in Libano, Columbia. Programs, newsletter, Viatorian Center, and donation information.
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Kids First Coalition - Seeks to promote and encourage traditional families. Policy initiatives, congressional testimony, and press releases.
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Kids First! - Evaluates, rates, and endorses video, film, software, and other media products designed for children using a volunteer, community-based jury comprising professionals, teachers, parents, and children. Reviews, articles, and newsletter.
Meta Description: [ The Coalition for Quality Childrens Media (CQCM) and the KIDS FIRST program evaluates and rates videos, DVDs, films, CD-ROMs and television for kids. National Neighborhood Film Festivals. Family Movie Reviews. ]

Kidsdata - Lists and tracks information on 30 health topics for children in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties in Northern California, and shows comparable California and U.S. data where available.

kidsnutrition.org - A site by the Children's Nutrition Research Center (CNRC) of the Baylor College of Medicine. Research, news, and information and resources for parents.
Meta Description: [ The Children's Nutrition Research Center (CNRC) is dedicated to defining the nutrient needs of children, from conception through adolescence, and the needs of pregnant women and nursing mothers. Scientific data from the Center will enable healthcare providers and policy advisors to make dietary r... ]

Local Investment Commission - An effort by the state of Missouri to work with citizens, businesses, and civic and labor leaders to improve the lives of children and families in Kansas City and Jackson County. Initiatives, news, and data.

Losing Generations: Adolescents in High-Risk Settings - Complete text of the book by the Panel on High-Risk Youth, National Research Council.

Middle of Somewhere - Web magazine for children of missionary families. Published by students from the American Christian School in Japan.

500 Military Children and Youth - Department of Defense web site providing information on military children and youth issues, programs, initiatives, and military and civilian partnerships.

MissouriFamilies - Affiliated with the University of Missouri at Columbia, the site provides information on health, nutrition, finances, housing, divorce, parenting, and childcare. Articles, quick answers, workshops, and newsletter.
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National Center for Children, Families and Communities - Seeks to improve the health and social functioning of low income, first-time mothers, their babies, and families by helping communities develop Nurse-Family Partnership home visiting programs.
Meta Description: [ The National Center for Children, Families and Communities, develops programs that improve the lives of children and families, including the Nurse-Family Partnership home visiting program. ]

National Center on Grandparents Raising Grandchildren - Based at Georgia State University, the National Center seeks to assist grandparent-headed households via education, advocacy, and the promotion of informed legislation, policy, and practices.

National Child Welfare Resource Center for Organizational Improvement - Helps state, county and tribal child welfare agencies improve management, measure outcomes, and make decisions that protect children. Toll-free number, publications, and programs.

National Committee of Grandparents for Children's Rights - Advocates and lobbies for substantial and urgent legislative changes that protect the rights of grandparents and children.
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National Guard Youth Challenge Program - A structured, quasi-military training and mentoring program affiliated with the National Guard for at-risk youth that develops the life skills, educational levels and employment potential of 16-18 year old high-school drop-outs

Newcastle Centre for Family Studies - United Kingdom-based institute that undertakes and promotes multi-disciplinary research on family life and relationships. Publications, research, and post-graduate programs.

404 Office for Children in Victoria - Focused on the health, safety, development, learning and wellbeing of children, young people and families in Victoria, Australia.

Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida - A non-profit organization that supports innovative programs that assist at-risk children and their families. Child abuse prevention initiatives, fatherhood programs, Circle of Parents support group, and Healthy Families Florida program.
Meta Description: [ The Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida, a nonprofit organization identifying, funding and evaluating innovative programs for children and families. ]

Parents Helping Parents - Free and ongoing support groups throughout Massachusetts for parents, or other adults in a parenting role, who feel isolated, overwhelmed, or afraid of their anger towards their children. Parent stories, group locations, and volunteer and donation opportunities.
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Pre-K Now - Collaborates with advocates and policymakers in a movement to provide high-quality, voluntary pre-kindergarten education for all three and four year olds.
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Promising Practices Network - Features programs and practices that credible research indicates are effective in improving outcomes in the areas of child health, child safety, schooling, and family well-being. Sections on proven and promising programs, research in brief, and strengthening service delivery.
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Promoting Christian Child Care Alternatives - Resources for child protection, advise and help for those suffering abuse and for those who have a resposibility for children.
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Separated Somali Children - Detailed special report by IRIN News on child-smuggling, including personal accounts, photo gallery and audio files.
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Single Parents Community Network - A nonprofit, all-volunteer organization of single parents and their children in the Greater Washington D.C. area. Social activities, community service initiatives, newsletter, and resources.
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Social Capital Partners - Invests in and incubates revenue-generating social enterprises that employ at-risk youth and other populations outside the economic mainstream in Canada.
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Sure Start research and evaluation in the School of Education, University of Sheffield - Research and evaluation of Sure Start programmes. Sure Start is a UK government initiative to improve the life chances of pre-school children.

The Child Well-Being Index - Produced by Duke University researchers, the Child Well-Being Index is an evidence-based measure of trends over time in the quality of life or well-being of America’s children and young people. Description of index, data, and press information.

404 The Children's Institute, University of Cape Town - Aims to address the needs and rights of South African children through policy research and other academic activities.
Meta Description: [ The Children's Institute at the University of Cape Town aims to address the needs and rights of South African children through policy research and other academic activities that contribute to improvement in the policy analysis, formulation, implementation and evaluation processes ]

The Children's Society - 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.
Meta Description: [ We work with and for children to help them deal with life's harshest challenges and face the future with confidence.  The Children's Society, our vision for children, news, campaigns, calendar, microsites and history. , We work with and for children to help them deal with life's harshest challe... ]

The Comic Book Project - A project of Teachers College, Columbia University that engages children in a creative process leading to literacy reinforcement, social awareness, and character development. Student galleries, publications, and news.
Meta Description: [ The Comic Book Project. An arts-based literacy initiative at Teachers College, Columbia University. ]

The Future of Children - 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.
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The Prevention Researcher Online - 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.

The Stepfamily Life - A weekly column highlighting the joys and unique challenges of stepfamily living.
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Thrasher Research Fund - Research in Children's Health - A private organization that finances practical, applied pediatric health research and demonstration projects. Grant and contact information.

Toll-Free Numbers for Health Information - A list of toll-free numbers, and description of services, on health topics compiled by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Several topics related to children are included.

United For Justice - An organization that supports women and children in the areas of domestic violence, child abuse, sexual abuse, and custody laws in the United States.
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Who's Minding the Children? - Essays about parenting and childcare, and about society's treatment of important issues that affect children.
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YNIC and SCC - Social Change Center - A computer database, with over 300 different youth projects and 60 countries, all over the world.
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Youth Today: The Newspaper on Youth Work - A national source for news, views and important developments in the youth service field from a nonprofit organization.

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500 Youthworker - Provides support and information to youthwork practitioners in the United Kingdom. Includes forum, news, and policy papers.
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