Metasites - Child & Family Studies
- Across the Generations: Exploring US History through Family Papers
Organizes collections into categories of: Family Life, Social Awareness and Reform, Arts & Leisure, and Work. Sponsored by Smith College.
- Alliance for Children & Families
"The Alliance for Children and Families provides services to nonprofit child and family serving and economic empowerment organizations. Motivated by a vision of a healthy society and strong communities, we work to strengthen America’s nonprofit sector and through advocacy assure the sector’s continued independence."
- American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
Material on accreditation, membership, student resources, conferences, code of ethics, publications. Use Tape Store for AAMFT videotape and audiotape descriptions, then check SUMMIT Local Catalog for holdings.
- American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences
"AAFCS is the only professional association dedicated to Family & Consumer Sciences professionals. AAFCS strives to improve the quality and standards of individual and family life by providing educational programs, influencing public policy, and through communication. More than 10,000+ members work to empower individuals, strengthen families, and enable communities."
- American Sociological Association
ASA is a non-profit membership association based in Washington, DC dedicated to advancing sociology as a scientific discipline and profession serving the public good.
- Child Abuse Prevention Network
A large number of web resources for those researching the field of child abuse and neglect.
- Child & Family Studies Department (Syracuse University School of Human Development)
- Children and Families (American Prospect and Electronic Policy Network)
Full text articles on a variety of topics.
- Children Youth and Family Consortium
Many excellent resources, including articles and other research material.
- Child Welfare Information Gateway
Formerly the National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information and the National Adoption Information Clearinghouse, Child Welfare Information Gateway provides access to information and resources to help protect children and strengthen families . It includes statistics, case management guides, and more.
- Divorce Online
Psychological, financial, legal, and other aspects of divorce. Includes articles, professional directory, bulletin board.
- National Adoption Directory Search
Maintained by Child Welfare Information Gateway, this includes State-by-State contact information for a variety of adoption-related organizations and services including public and licensed private adoption agencies, support groups, State reunion registries, and more.
- National Association for the Education of Young Children
"The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is dedicated to improving the well-being of all young children, with particular focus on the quality of educational and developmental services for all children from birth through age 8."
- National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
NASW is the largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world. It works to "enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain professional standards, and to advance sound social policies."
- National Council on Family Relations
The National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) provides a forum for family researchers, educators, and practitioners to share in the development and dissemination of knowledge about families and family relationships, establishes professional standards, and works to promote family well-being.
- National Parent Information Network
Parenting materials for parents and those who work with parents. Sponsored by the ERIC Clearinghouse on Urban Education and the ERIC Clearinghouse on Elementary & Early Childhood Education.
- Parent Soup
Numerous resources directed at parents and parenting.
- Research on Child Development
Various organizations conducting research on aspects of child development.
- UNICEF: United Nations Children's Fund
Lists resources by theme or topic. Includes articles, statistics, and links to conferences, organizations. Includes online editions of the familiar UNICEF publication, State of the World's Children - Youth Indicators: Trends in
the Well-Being of American Youth
Statistical data relevant to youth: school, home, health, future, employment, values, violent crime, etc. (National Center for Education Statistics).
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