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United For Justice
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. (Children, Youth and Family)
http://www.unitedforjustice.com/ |
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Single Parents Community Network
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. (Children, Youth and Family)
http://www.spcn.org/ |
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Invest in Kids
Invest in Kids: A nonprofit organization in Canada focused on early childhood development. Research, publications, and resources for parents and professionals. (Children, Youth and Family)
http://www.investinkids.ca/ |
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Brothers and Sisters
Brothers and Sisters: Offers a Christian perspective and practical tools on building successful relationships between brothers and sisters. (Children, Youth and Family)
http://www.brothersandsisters.net |
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Helping Us Kids
Helping Us Kids: Provides news and resources on health insurance, child care, education, and financial assistance for families with children. Resource sections are available in both English and Spanish. (Children, Youth and Family)
http://www.helpinguskids.org/ |
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Child Trends DataBank
Child Trends DataBank: National trends and research on key indicators of child and youth well-being. News, data, and research briefs. (Children, Youth and Family)
http://www.childtrendsdatabank.org/ |
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American Association for the Child's Right to Play
American Association for the Child's Right to Play: Protects, preserves, and promotes play as a fundamental right for all humans. (Children, Youth and Family)
http://www.ipausa.org/ |
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Lutheran Services in Iowa
Lutheran Services in Iowa: Serving troubled, abused, neglected, abandoned and at-risk children and families in Iowa. Programs, news, and employment. (Children, Youth and Family)
http://www.lsiowa.org/ |
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Sure Start research and evaluation in the School of Education, University of Sheffield
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. (Children, Youth and Family)
http://www.shef.ac.uk/surestart |
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American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences: Works to improve the quality and standards of individual and family life through programs that educate, influence public policy, disseminate information and publish research findings. (Children, Youth and Family)
http://www.aafcs.org/ |
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Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth
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. (Children, Youth and Family)
http://www.aracy.org.au/ |
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How to Make a Family
How to Make a Family: Columns, essays, and advice on issues pertinent to "family" in both its broadest and most intimate contexts. (Children, Youth and Family)
http://www.howtomakeafamily.com/ |
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Forum for Youth Investment
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. (Children, Youth and Family)
http://www.forumforyouthinvestment.org/ |
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Budden Praed Foundation
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. (Children, Youth and Family)
http://www.buddinpraed.org/ |
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Children's Bureau Express
Children's Bureau Express: An online, monthly digest designed for professionals concerned with child abuse and neglect, child welfare, and adoption. (Children, Youth and Family)
http://cbexpress.acf.hhs.gov/index.cfm |
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The Future of Children
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. (Children, Youth and Family)
http://www.futureofchildren.org/ |
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Parents Helping Parents
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 opportu (Children, Youth and Family)
http://www.parentshelpingparents.org/ |
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MissouriFamilies
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. (Children, Youth and Family)
http://missourifamilies.org/ |
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Promoting Christian Child Care Alternatives
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. (Children, Youth and Family)
http://www.pcca.co.uk |
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Civitas
Civitas: Offers expert opinion, important tips, and complete lists to handle virtually every aspect of raising a child. Information for parents, professionals, and grandparents. (Children, Youth and Family)
http://www.civitas.org/ |
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Chapin Hall Center for Children
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. (Children, Youth and Family)
http://www.chapinhall.org/ |
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Father Resource Network
Father Resource Network: A nonprofit resource, support, and referral service that helps fathers and families cope with difficult challenges and transformations. (Children, Youth and Family)
http://www.father.com/ |
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Separated Somali Children
Separated Somali Children: Detailed special report by IRIN News on child-smuggling, including personal accounts, photo gallery and audio files. (Children, Youth and Family)
http://www.irinnews.org/webspecials/Somalichildren/default.asp |
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Artists Helping Children
Artists Helping Children: Seeks to enhance the quality of life for children in hospitals, clinics, and shelters by creating art for and with the children. Child art resources, donation and volunteer opportunities, and paint-a-mural program. (Children, Youth and Family)
http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/ |
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Children Now
Children Now: A nonpartisan, independent voice for children based in California, working to translate the nation's commitment to children and families into action. Provides articles and resources in the areas of Children and the Media, Talking with Kids, and Working Fa (Children, Youth and Family)
http://www.childrennow.org/ |
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Childstats.gov
Childstats.gov: Provides statistical reports on the status of U.S. children and their families, including population, family characteristics, economic security, health, environment, education. From the Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics. (Children, Youth and Family)
http://www.childstats.gov/ |
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Local Investment Commission
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. (Children, Youth and Family)
http://www.kclinc.org/ |
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Institute for the Study of Children, Families and Communities
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. (Children, Youth and Family)
http://www.iscfc.emich.edu/ |
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Connect For Kids
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. (Children, Youth and Family)
http://www.connectforkids.org/ |
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Youth as Resources
Youth as Resources: Supports young people in funding, designing, and implementing service projects in their communities. (Children, Youth and Family)
http://www.yar.org/ |
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Embracing the Child
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. (Children, Youth and Family)
http://www.embracingthechild.org/ |
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Board on Children, Youth, and Families Homepage (BOCYF)
Board on Children, Youth, and Families Homepage (BOCYF): Created in 1993 to provide an authoritative, nonpartisan analysis of child, youth, and family issues. Board members, current research projects, publications, and meeting information included. (Children, Youth and Family)
http://www7.nationalacademies.org/bocyf/ |
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A New World for Children
A New World for Children: Offers monthly action columns on global children's issues, including AIDS, land mines, child labor, hunger and poverty. (Children, Youth and Family)
http://www.anewworldforchildren.org |
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Childhood and Youth Division
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. (Children, Youth and Family)
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hppb/childhood-youth/ |
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The Prevention Researcher Online
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. (Children, Youth and Family)
http://www.TPRonline.org |
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Child Trends
Child Trends: An independent, nonpartisan research center dedicated to improving the lives of children and their families. Projects, news, and publications. (Children, Youth and Family)
http://www.childtrends.org/ |
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The Children's Society
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. (Children, Youth and Family)
http://www.the-childrens-society.org.uk/ |
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Action for Child Protection
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. (Children, Youth and Family)
http://www.actionchildprotection.org/ |
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Middle of Somewhere
Middle of Somewhere: Web magazine for children of missionary families. Published by students from the American Christian School in Japan. (Children, Youth and Family)
http://www.christarjapan.org/ |
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Children and Violence
Children and Violence: Provides resources for researchers and others interested in issues related to violence and children. (Children, Youth and Family)
http://www.public.asu.edu/~dbodman/candv/ |
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Happen Inc.
Happen Inc.: A unique, non-profit organization in Cincinnati, Ohio that helps parents and their children share creative, bonding experiences using art as the medium. Classes, community programs, and volunteer opportunities. (Children, Youth and Family)
http://www.happeninc.com/ |
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Glasgow Centre for the Child and Society
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 (Children, Youth and Family)
http://www.gccs.gla.ac.uk/ |
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Generation - Youth Issues
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". (Children, Youth and Family)
http://www.generationyouthissues.org.uk |
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Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida
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. (Children, Youth and Family)
http://www.ounce.org/ |
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Who's Minding the Children?
Who's Minding the Children?: Essays about parenting and childcare, and about society's treatment of important issues that affect children. (Children, Youth and Family)
http://www.childrensneeds.homestead.com/index.html |
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Child Welfare Workforce and Training Resources
Child Welfare Workforce and Training Resources: Focuses on improving the skills and qualifications of social workers, child advocates, and others who provide services to children and families. Training information, university programs, conferences, and publications. (Children, Youth and Family)
http://nccanch.acf.hhs.gov/profess/workforce/index.cfm |
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YouthAction Net
YouthAction Net: Provides a virtual community for young leaders. Discussion forum, virtual library, events, and profiles of young leaders around the globe. (Children, Youth and Family)
http://www.youthactionnet.org/ |
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Children's Partnership
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. (Children, Youth and Family)
http://www.childrenspartnership.org/ |
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D.A.R.E.
D.A.R.E.: Provides children with the information and skills they need to live drug and violence free lives. (Children, Youth and Family)
http://www.dare.com |
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Eurlyaid - The European Association on Early Intervention
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. (Children, Youth and Family)
http://www.eurlyaid.net/ |
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Newcastle Centre for Family Studies
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. (Children, Youth and Family)
http://www.ncl.ac.uk/ncfs/ |
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Neverland
Neverland: 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. (Children, Youth and Family)
http://www.slu.edu.ph/offices/childcenter/rights/home.htm |
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The Stepfamily Life
The Stepfamily Life: A weekly column highlighting the joys and unique challenges of stepfamily living. (Children, Youth and Family)
http://www.thestepfamilylife.com/ |
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National Child Welfare Resource Center for Organizational Improvement
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. (Children, Youth and Family)
http://muskie.usm.maine.edu/helpkids/ |
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YNIC and SCC - Social Change Center
YNIC and SCC - Social Change Center: A computer database, with over 300 different youth projects and 60 countries, all over the world. (Children, Youth and Family)
http://www.ynic-scc.com |
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Children and the Law
Children and the Law: Established in 1978, the ABA Center on Children and the Law's mission is to improve children's lives through advances in law, justice, knowledge, practice, and public policy. (Children, Youth and Family)
http://www.abanet.org/child/home.html |
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National Committee of Grandparents for Children's Rights
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. (Children, Youth and Family)
http://www.grandparentsforchildren.org/ |
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Deliver The Dream
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 opportuniti (Children, Youth and Family)
http://www.deliverthedream.org/ |
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Families Commission
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. (Children, Youth and Family)
http://www.familiescommission.govt.nz |
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Youth On Track
Youth On Track: American Freedom Assembly is a non-profit corporation concerned for today's youth. The founder travels across the country speaking to America's youth at schools, camps and churches. The site also provides a newsletter and a speaking schedule. (Children, Youth and Family)
http://www.youthontrack.org |
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Children's Budget Report
Children's Budget Report: A detailed analysis of spending on low-income children's programs in 13 states(1998). (Children, Youth and Family)
http://newfederalism.urban.org/html/occa14.html |
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Social Capital Partners
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. (Children, Youth and Family)
http://www.socialcapitalpartners.ca/ |
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Evaluation and Research Database
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. (Children, Youth and Family)
http://www.unicef.org/evaldatabase/index.html |
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Journey of a Missionary
Journey of a Missionary: Assists children and families in Libano, Columbia. Programs, newsletter, Viatorian Center, and donation information. (Children, Youth and Family)
http://www.bendiga.org/ |
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Focus International
Focus International: Details the factors causing issues such as pornography, AIDS, premarital sex, divorce, marriage and parenting and talks about organizations addressing them. (Children, Youth and Family)
http://www.fofinternational.com/ |
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Kids Count
Kids Count: A national and state-by-state statistical effort to track the status of children in the United States sponsored by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. (Children, Youth and Family)
http://www.aecf.org/kidscount/ |
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Losing Generations: Adolescents in High-Risk Settings
Losing Generations: Adolescents in High-Risk Settings: Complete text of the book by the Panel on High-Risk Youth, National Research Council. (Children, Youth and Family)
http://www.nap.edu/catalog/2113.html |
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FLAME Network
FLAME Network: A voluntary network within the Church of England working for the enhancement of family life, marriage and human relationships. (Children, Youth and Family)
http://www.flamefamily.co.uk/ |
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Center for the Study of Natural Systems and the Family
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. (Children, Youth and Family)
http://csnsf.org/ |
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Military Children and Youth
Military Children and Youth: Department of Defense web site providing information on military children and youth issues, programs, initiatives, and military and civilian partnerships. (Children, Youth and Family)
http://www.mfrc-dodqol.org/mcy/ |
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I Am Your Child
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. (Children, Youth and Family)
http://www.iamyourchild.org/ |
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Childwelfare.com
Childwelfare.com: Provides publications and data at the state and national level on adoption, child abuse, welfare reform, foster care, and child poverty. (Children, Youth and Family)
http://www.childwelfare.com/ |
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Thrasher Research Fund - Research in Children's Health
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. (Children, Youth and Family)
http://www.thrasherresearch.org/ |
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Houston Family Foundation
Houston Family Foundation: A non-profit, Christ-centered organization dedicated to helping parents raise children and build families with virtue. (Children, Youth and Family)
http://www.houstonfamilyfoundation.org/ |
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Kids First!
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. (Children, Youth and Family)
http://www.kidsfirst.org/kidsfirst/ |
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