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Provides a haven for abused, abandoned, and neglected children and teenage mothers. Includes photographs, a schedule of fundraising events, volunteer and donation opportunities, and job openings.
http://www.joshuahouse.com
Non-profit organization helps children, ages 8-12, who have experienced trauma with 12-month program of mentoring, resiliency training, and support.
http://www.heroicchoices.org/
Promotes the Convention on the Rights of the Child, provides information on the Sunflower Children's Center at Saint Louis University in Baguio City, Philippines, and offers articles on children's issues.
http://www.slu.edu.ph/offices/childcenter/rights/home.htm
Private, nonprofit organization based in Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin, that provides culturally sensitive services to children and families in need of treatment foster care, adoption and other family services.
http://www.adoptinfo.org/
Foster care, health, social work, and independent living services.
http://www.psifamilyservices.com
St. Ann's is a home for abused, neglected, and abandoned children and pregnant and parenting teenage women.
http://www.saint-anns.com
A community collaborative coordinated by Edgecombe County Schools, NC, providing out-of-school youth development programs, adult programs, all age access to school libraries, community events, and family support services.
http://www.familytlc.org
Nonprofit, multi-service agency providing community based, in home, foster care, adoption and group home services to children and families through Southeast Michigan.
http://www.enniscenter.org/
A Christ-centered boarding school with a low student to staff ratio and a home and family atmosphere established to nurture and educate boys, ages 10-15.
http://www.redeemerranch.org
A Christian humanitarian and missionary organization that has schools, feeding programs, a child care program, mobile medical clinics, and an orphanage in the country of Haiti. Projects, television broadcast schedule, and sponsorship and donation information.
http://www.loveachild.com
Non-profit organization offering services for teens in crisis, pregnant teens, high risk teens, and young moms and dads.
http://www.korrnet.org/fca/
Works to rehabilitate and provide care for street children, and children of sex-workers in Mumbai, (formerly Bombay) India.
http://www.navjeevan.org
Los Angeles based nonprofit agency that provides child care, schooling and other services to at-risk children and their families. Programs and services, news and events, and information for donors and volunteers.
http://www.paralosninos.org
Non-profit training and development organization for community and youth workers.
http://www.lisn.org/
A non-profit organization that provides educational training services to homeless families. Programs, research, and volunteer and donation information.
http://www.homesforthehomeless.com/
Sends inner city children to host families or to camp to experience country life.
http://freshair.org/
Pairs high risk and underprivileged youth in Indiana with college students in a mentor capacity.
http://www.cmfk.org/
An organization in South Africa that cares for abandoned babies, often with HIV/AIDS. Supports adoptions or fostering.
http://www.shepherdskeep.org.za/
A nonprofit after-school program based in Long Island, New York that provides specialized mentoring, tutoring and cultural enrichment programs for motivated students in underserved communities.
http://www.mpoweringkids.org/
Seeks to encourage responsible volunteers for youth mentoring projects in Europe.
http://www.encymo.org/
Works to prevent injury among children through hospital-based, community-oriented programs. News, events, speakers' bureau, and safety tips.
http://www.injuryfree.org/
A nonprofit organization based in Dallas, Texas that offers medically-managed child care, adolescent programs and family support services to children, teens and their families affected by HIV/AIDS.
http://www.bryanshouse.org/
Nonprofit agency in Calgary, Canada that offers community counseling, child care in family day homes, and shelter for women and children escaping family violence and abuse.
http://www.sonshine.ab.ca/
Offers training and programs designed to help families function better, keep children safe, and stop the unnecessary removal of children into state custody.
http://www.institutefamily.org/
Nonprofit organization based in Pune, India that provides education, vocational training, health care and counselling to the underprivileged, particularly young women. Contact details, donor information, volunteer profiles, programs, activities and success stories.
http://www.jagrutiseva.org/
Dedicated to educating Africa's orphans in a nurturing environment within their homeland.
http://www.peacehousefoundation.org/
An Indiana-based organization that offers resources and programs to help youth, parents, educators, and businesses eliminate substance abuse.
http://www.youthfirstinc.org/
Offering community based services, emergency assistance, family aid, scholarships, and residential programs throughout Alabama and West Florida.
http://www.umch.net/
Nonprofit society based in Greater Victoria, Canada that provides child care, housing for low-income families, women's services and residential care for the disabled.
http://www.cridge.org/
Provides residential and support services to abused, homeless, and at-risk youth in Vancouver, Canada.
http://www.alternateshelter.com/
Seeks to find quality foster and adoptive homes for abused, abandoned and neglected children by working through local faith communities.
http://www.childshare.org/
Offers family counseling, employment services, foster care, and emergency help to families and children in the Sunset Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York.
http://www.cflsp.org/
Provides at risk children with stable homes, education, and financial and emotional support. Programs, news, and locations.
http://www.boyshopegirlshope.org/
A free program for children's agencies or hospitals that sends coloring pages to hospitalized children or to those who are terminally ill.
http://www.pagesforchildren.com/
Provides opportunities for youth in Sarasota County, Florida to participate in positive, drug- and alcohol- free activities.
http://cydonline.org
A nonprofit organization based in New York that serves children with disabilities and their families. Supports family preservation, reunification, and adoption for medically fragile children.
http://nac-inc.org/
Shelter in Brisbane Australia for troubled women and children. Newsletter and contact information.
http://www.eaglehouse.com.au/
A nonprofit organization that offers comprehensive community-based services to young adults exiting foster care and to parents who have reunited with their children.
http://www.spiritofthechildren.org/
A social service and youth development agency serving vulnerable New York City children and families through a network of community-based programs and city-wide foster care services.
http://www.goodshepherds.org/
Builds mentoring partnerships between college students and children of low-income housing developments in Vermont. News, programs, and volunteer and donation opportunities.
http://www.dreamprogram.org/
An alliance for supporting and improving after school programs in the Charleston, South Carolina area.
http://www.schoolsoutsc.org/
A nonprofit organization that helps underprivileged children in St Francis Bay, South Africa. News, projects, and photo gallery.
http://www.geocities.com/talhado/
A network in Ireland devoted to assisting young people at risk. News, events, lobbying, and publications.
http://www.breakingthrough.org/
Assists teens in southwest Florida during the transition from Foster Care to independent living. Foster care facts, events, programs, and volunteer and donation opportunities.
http://www.makingitonpurpose.org/
A Texas-based organization that provides foster care services, as well as resources, training and information to protect children from child abuse and neglect.
http://www.pathway.org/
A charity which provides free week-long activity holidays for local children in need of a break. Activities include mountain biking, climbing, archery, animal care, environmental studies, and art.
http://www.linehamfarm.org.uk/
Promotes mentoring of children and youth in communities throughout Europe.
http://www.mentoring-europe.org/
Supports treatment and research aimed at improving the lives of youth with early-onset mood and anxiety disorders. Information for families, clinicians, and researchers.
http://www.wpic.pitt.edu/research/city/
Provides behavioural, emotional and programming support for children and adolescents within Ontario and Quebec.
http://www.bartimaeus.com/home.htm
Serves children and young people in the UK county of Devon who are at risk of social exclusion, supporting them and their families in breaking the cycle of poverty and disadvantage.
http://www.devonchildrensfund.org.uk/
Nonprofit agency in Western New York state offering a full range of human services, including counseling, foster care services, special needs adoption, residential treatment for youth, special education programs, and domestic violence intervention and treatment services.
http://www.childfamilybny.org/
Employs full-time mentors to help at-risk children. Chapters, news, partners, and how to donate.
http://www.friendsofthechildren.org/
An organization whose purpose is helping young people, and those who work with them, address issues of racism, sexism, homophobia and other "isms" that lead to fear anger and violence.
http://www.victory-consulting.org/
Recent college graduates and students become caseworkers and mentors to inner-city youth in the Hartford, Connecticut area. Applications, testimonials, and services.
http://www.cccfs.org/Our_Services/Youth/HC/Hartford_Choice.htm
Seeks to document and develop effective services for children of criminal offenders and their families. Articles, programs, and training.
http://www.e-ccip.org/
Offers workshops to youth service organizations, community leaders, and youth that deal with high risk kids, violence, drugs, alcohol and suicide.
http://www.recoveryfoundation.com/
Puts at-risk teens in Massachusetts with meaningful volunteer jobs and mentoring relationships.
http://www.jairus.org/
Community center for young people to engage in enrichment activities in the Rampart District of Los Angeles. Programs, board and staff members, and volunteer opportunities.
http://www.heartofla.org/
Presents goals, objectives and programs of Unang Hakbang Foundation (UHF), an organization helping disadvantaged children in the Philippines.
http://www.geocities.com/unang_hakbang
Encourages volunteerism in Japanese students at Josai Junior High school. Projects and contact information.
http://www.geocities.com/josaivolunteer
A Christian ministry that provides services to children and families in Alabama.
http://www.shepherdsstaffministry.org/
A nonprofit organization that serves children and families in Guilford County, North Carolina. Mental health counseling, victim services, child abuse prevention, and community outreach.
http://www.familyservice-piedmont.org/
Provides mental health and other services to children and families in southern Maryland. Counseling, mentoring, education, and health initiatives.
http://www.center-for-children.org/
A center located in Vermont that offers playgroups, parent education and support groups, assistance with child care costs, lending library, and a Child Advocacy Center.
http://www.the-family-place.org/WEB820/Homex.html
Provides emergency shelter, crisis hotlines, residential services, advocacy, mentoring, and counseling to children and families in the Kansas City Metropolitan area.
http://www.synergyservices.org/
Seeks to improve social conditions for underserved people and communities in the Chicago, Illinois area. Community centers, programs, and policy and advocacy.
http://www.hullhouse.org/
Offers counseling, family mediation, infant services, and child abuse treatment programs to children and families in southwest Michigan.
http://www.guidanceclinic.org/
Offers adoption, foster care, and family services to mid-Michigan families.
http://www.childandfamily.org/
A human services organization dedicated to the mental well-being of children, adults and families in Wayne County, Michigan.
http://www.guidance-center.org/
Free and confidential assistance to families and individuals in times of personal crisis. Hotline and fact sheets.
http://www.mycrisiscenter.com/
Provides a children's shelter, advocacy programs, and community services to at-risk children.
http://www.hopehouseonline.org/
An organization in South Dakota that assists children with emotional and behavioral problems and offers emergency shelter services and counseling for women and children who are victims of domestic abuse.
http://www.chssd.org/
A non-profit organization in Alaska that promotes healthy families. Family support services, WIC, and child abuse prevention.
http://www.rcpcfairbanks.org/
Offers counseling, day care, teen pregnancy programs, parenting education, child advocacy center, infant and newborn services, student assistance programs, and after school programs.
http://www.thehelpcenter.org/
A Madison, Wisconsin charity that helps disadvantaged kids by rewarding their achievements and thereby encouraging further success. The fund distributes Youth Achievement Awards and Scholarships to deserving youth.
http://www.rubinforkids.org/
A Volunteer Organisation helping Vietnam's poorest children to escape poverty. Working with street kids and children with disabilities.
http://www.bdcf.org/
Seeks to improve outcomes of those under community-based justice supervision (pretrial, probation, or parole) by involving and assisting their family members. Direct service programs, training and technical assistance for agencies, research, and news.
http://www.familyjusticeinc.org/
A Kansas-based organization that provides shelter and social services to children and youth who are facing abuse, neglect or family disruption.
http://www.kidstlc.org/
Provides support services, after-school programs, and workshops for inner city children in South Phoenix, Arizona.
http://www.kidsplaceinternational.org/
A seaside family retreat for children with cancer and their families. Program offers beach games, arts/crafts, parent support groups, and inter-faith devotionals.
http://www.lighthousefamilyretreat.org/
A non-profit organization in Hawaii that offers year-round assistance to homeless children and families.
http://www.christmaswishprogram.org/
A non-profit association in British Columbia, Canada that seeks to help youth, particularly girls, by offering programs that build self-esteem, limit aggression, and improve educational outcomes.
http://www.courageforyouth.com/
A non-profit organization in Oklahoma that provides vocational, residential, and youth and family services.
http://www.peopleinc.org/
Offers economic development, housing, job assistance, and child and family programs to persons living in southwest Virginia. News, staff, and programs.
http://www.peopleincorp.org/
Assists low income persons in southwestern Virginia in the areas of transportation, child care, child support, and family development. Information in English and Spanish.
http://www.taproanoke.org/
Provides services to residents of Delaware County, Pennsylvania, including emergency shelters, rent and utility assistance, and job assistance.
http://www.caadc.org/
Offers Head Start, WIC, and transportation programs to residents of southwestern Pennsylvania.
http://www.caswg.org/
Assists low-income individuals and families in Dutchess County, New York. News, programs, and services.
http://www.dccaa.org/
A non-profit organization in Orange County, New York that assists low-income families with housing, utilities, health insurance, and employment.
http://www.recap.org/
A non-profit organization based in Wisconsin that provides housing, employment, and preschool services to families with limited income.
http://www.capserv.org/pages/About_Us.html
A non-profit organization serving children and families in central Iowa. Specializes in Head Start, child nutrition, family development, and housing services.
http://www.midiaca.org/
Advocates for state and federal policy that addresses the needs of low-income and disadvantaged citizens of Iowa. Events, member agencies, and statistics.
http://www.iowacommunityaction.com/index.htm
Provides family development, health, and nutrition services to low-income residents of the greater Omaha, Nebraska area.
http://www.gocaomaha.org/
Offers child care, education, employment, and housing services to families in the Tacoma, Washington area.
http://www.mdc-tacoma.org/
A Minnesota-based organization that offers housing, health, employment, education and transportation services to low-income families.
http://www.threeriverscap.org/
Serves families and communities in southeast Nebraska and north central Kansas by offering health, education, nutrition, and housing programs.
http://www.bvca.net/
A non-profit organization that provides early childhood programs, health and nutrition services, and housing programs.
http://www.welcome2cncs.com/main.htm
Provides educational, employment, health, and housing programs for low income families.
http://www.mnca.net/
Provides an in-depth look at innovative programs and projects developed by Community Action Agencies around the United States. Programs can be researched by state, category, or keyword.
http://www.virtualcap.org/
Non-profit organization that works with social service agencies in different countries to help families on matters of adoption, child custody, child support, and child abuse.
http://www.iss-usa.org/
Offers training, publications, and support for parents and family service providers in the areas of child development, child guidance, health, family management, and personal growth.
http://www.meld.org/
A nonprofit organization that supports Latino families with programs that focuses on parent education, early childhood development, brain development, literacy, and school readiness. Chapters, news, and events.
http://www.avance.org/
The community service unit of the School of Social Work at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Provides leadership, training, and support in the areas of child welfare, foster care, and the prevention of substance abuse.
http://www.midsouth.ualr.edu/index.html
Provides training, support, and resources to service providers who assist children that are abandoned or at-risk of abandonment due to the presence of drugs and/or HIV in the family.
http://aia.berkeley.edu/
Provides services to government agencies, community based organizations, and schools in order to improve outcomes for children and families, particularly those affected by substance abuse and those involved in the welfare and child welfare systems.
http://www.cffutures.org/
A nonprofit membership association of youth serving agencies and advocates, dedicated to enhancing community-based agencies serving youth and families in Texas.
http://www.tnoys.org/
A private, non-profit membership organization of youth service agencies in the states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
http://www.senetwork.org/
A non-profit membership association of youth service organizations in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia.
http://www.manynet.org/
Works closely with the Probation Department of Monterey County, California to reduce delinquency and improve child welfare.
http://www.honeyschildren.org/
Assists children and families in Bosnia Herzegovina. Centers providing services, projects, and photographs.
http://www.aibi.com.ba/
Promotes the Covenant House Nineline (1-800-999-9999), which is a national, 24-hour toll-free hotline for kids and parents in crisis across the U.S. and Canada. Site also provides a forum and information on relationships, feelings, suicide, abuse, health, sex, drugs and alcohol, and running away.
http://www.nineline.org/
A clinic in Arizona that provides medical care to children of poor Mexican families. Newsletter, donation opportunities, and volunteer programs.
http://www.standrewsclinic.org/
Offers foster care, mental health, refugee assistance, adoption, girls shelter, and Good News Garage programs.
http://www.lcsnne.org/
Provides mentoring in New York City to several groups of children, including foster children, the homeless, and recent immigrants.
http://www.mentoringusa.org/
An interdisciplinary forum for critical scholarship regarding service programs for children and youth.
http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find...home/556/description#description
A national resource based in the UK, supporting vulnerable children with complex needs such as Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Aspergers Syndrome, Learning Difficulties, Complex Neurological Conditions and Challenging Behaviour.
http://www.cstones.co.uk/
Seeks to improve the lives of children and families of incarcerated parents through education, training, resources and consulting.
http://www.incarceratedparents.org/
A Christian mentoring program for at-risk youth. Information on partnerships, mission, and how to get involved in a coaching program.
http://www.lifecoaches.org
Christian focused Ministry serving people in the western states of the U.S. who have developmental disabilities and other disabling conditions.
http://www.gscommunities.org/
A nonprofit organization that arranges showings of first-run movies to children confined to hospitals.
http://lollipoptheater.org/
Therapeutic summer camp for abused and neglected kids from Children and Family Services. Clark, Skamania, and Cowlitz counties, Washington.
http://www.campopportunity.com
Seeks to promote healthy families in south Mississippi. Families First Resource Center, Child Advocacy Center, High-Risk Youth/Teen Mentor Program, and Welcome Baby Program.
http://www.mscpca.com/index.asp
A United Kingdom national provider serving children with special needs and their families with supported living, foster care, respite and residential care, and family support. Site provides philosophy, management information, newsroom, and overview of services.
http://www.lifeways.co.uk/home.htm