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Family Living, Parenting & Relationships
General Family Resources
Intergenerational and Elderly
Parenting
General Family Resources
American Medical Association
Professional organization for physicians; provides news and information related to medical issues.
American Psychological Association
Mental health information for children and others.
Families and Work Institute
Conducts research that provides data to inform decision making on the changing workforce, changing family, and changing community.
Family Communications
Nonprofit organization that creates programs and projects for children, their families, and those who support them.
Family Education
Grade-appropriate skill-builders, games, and software for pre K-12; includes school, entertainment, and life information.
GriefNet
Internet community of persons dealing with grief, death, and major loss directed by a clinical grief psychologist, death educator, and traumatologist.
Learning Disabilities Association of America
Information for people with learning disabilities, their parents, teachers, and other professionals.
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Information about this nonprofit, grassroots, self-help, support and advocacy organization of consumers, families, and friends of people with severe mental illnesses.
National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect
Information on programs, research, legislation, and statistics regarding the safety, permanency, and well-being of children and families.
National Council on Aging
National network of organizations and individuals dedicated to improving the health and independence of older persons; explores research, news, programs, constituency groups, and publications concerning older adults.
National Council on Child Abuse and Family Violence
Information and articles about child abuse, and family violence.
National Council on Family Relations
Information, news, and public policy concerning families, and family relationships.
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Conducts and supports basic and applied research to better understand, treat, and ultimately prevent infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases; offers news, information, activities, opportunities, and research information.
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
A wealth of health information and resources related to the health and well-being of all people.
National Mental Health Association
Advocacy, education, research and service information.
National PTA
Parent-Teacher Association contact, community, and support information.
National Safety Council
Information about safety, health and environmental policies, practices and procedures.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
The U.S. government's principal agency for protecting the health of all American and providing essential human services.
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Intergenerational and Elderly
AARP, Inc.
National organization addressing the needs and interests of persons 50 and older.
Administration on Aging
National agency and one of the nation's largest providers of home- and community-based care for older persons and their caregivers.
American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging
Represents not-for-profit organizations dedicated to providing high-quality health care, housing, and services to older adults.
CARF Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
Accrediting body for continuing care and other retirement communities.
Children, Youth, and Family Consortium
Offers a wide range of information about children and families, maintained by the University of Minnesota.
DOROT
Agency that extends a lifeline of support to homebound and homeless elders.
Elderhostel
Travel organization for adults 55 and over.
Experience Corps
Provides tutoring, homework assistance, and other supports for children.
Generations of Hope
Organization whose goal is to be a model for policy, legislation, and practice regarding the establishment of diverse, intergenerational neighborhoods.
Generations Together
University of Pittsburgh center for intergenerational studies that provides programs to bring young and old together to promote mutual growth and understanding.
Generations United
A forum for those working with children, youth, and the elderly to explore areas of common ground.
Grandparents Resource Center
Provides advocacy and support services to grandparents raising grandchildren and/or seeking custody and visitations rights.
Intergenerational Initiative
Southern Illinois University site that promotes understanding of issues across generations.
Intergenerational Literacy Programs
From the Illinois Department of Aging, spearheads a variety of intergenerational programs.
National Adult Day Services Association
Provides a wide range of adult day services to an ever-growing number of Americans.
National Council on Aging
Promotes the dignity, self-determination, well-being, and continuing contributions of older persons.
National Grandparents Day
Promotes Grandparents Day and other intergenerational celebrations.
OASIS Intergenerational Tutoring
National nonprofit educational organization to enhance quality of life for mature adults.
U.S. Census Bureau: Grandparents and Grandchildren
Demographic characteristics of grandparents and grandchildren living in the same household.
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Parenting
American College of Nurse-Midwives
Provides research, accredits midwifery education programs, administers continuing education programs, and establishes clinical practice standards.
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Information and news related to health care for women.
The Baby Center
Parenting information from preconception through the toddler years.
Healthy Teen Network
Resource information for preventing adolescent pregnancy and helping teens who are parents. Formerly called the National Organization of Adolescent Pregnancy, Parenting, and Prevention, Inc. (NOAPP).
Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association
National trade organization that provides information about the safe use of juvenile products.
La Leche League International
Support, encouragement, and information for mothers related to breastfeeding and the healthy development of babies.
Lamaze International
Information to new parents and educators about the Lamaze philosophy of birth.
Maternal and Child Health Bureau
National agency that provides programs to fill the physical, psychological, and social needs of mothers and children and promotes access to quality health care for everyone.
MyPyramid for Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Provides specialized eating plans for pregnant women and breastfeeding moms to help keep both mom and the developing baby healthy.
National Association of Childbearing Center
Information on birth centers and about various stages of childbearing.
National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome
Information on the warning signs a person should look for if they suspect an infant is suffering from Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS), and ideas and answers for parents and caregivers, such as how to cope with a crying baby.
National PTA
Nonprofit organization of parents, educators, and students to improve the health, education, and well-being of all children.
Parenthood.com
Family life and parenting information aimed at parents.
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