Head Start Parent Directory and Resource Guide
Parents depend on reliable information that they can locate quickly and easily. That's why the Office of Head Start (OHS) has created this online, A-to-Z directory especially for you. This directory lists more than 250 organizations with general and specific resources and information about parenting, health care, finding a job, adoption, child support, domestic violence, public assistance, and more. Because the directory is online, OHS can add new resources regularly. Click the 
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Adoption
American Indian/Alaska Natives
Behavioral Issues
Breastfeeding
Child Abuse/Neglect
Child Advocacy
Child Care
Child Development and Rearing
Child Support
Children with Special Needs
Dental Care
Domestic Violence
Family and Financial Assistance
Fatherhood
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Health Care
Healthy Eating
Information for New Mothers
Mental Health
Migrant and Seasonal Workers
Military Families
Parents as Teachers
Parents' Rights
Personal and Professional Development
Reading with Children
Safety
Transportation
Adoption
888-687-2277
Pregnant women, foster parents, and adoptees may use this website to learn more information on adoption resources and policies.
Address : Grandparent Information Center, AARP Foundation 601 E Street, NW Washington, DC 20049
Pregnant women, foster parents, and adoptees may use this website to learn more information on adoption resources and policies.
Address : Grandparent Information Center, AARP Foundation 601 E Street, NW Washington, DC 20049
888-200-4005
Adopt US Kids connects foster and adoptive families with children waiting for a home nationwide.
Adopt US Kids connects foster and adoptive families with children waiting for a home nationwide.
800-TO-ADOPT
The National Adoption Center offers resources on child adoption to professionals and prospective parents.
Address : 1500 Walnut Street, Suite 701, Philadelphia, PA 19102
The National Adoption Center offers resources on child adoption to professionals and prospective parents.
Address : 1500 Walnut Street, Suite 701, Philadelphia, PA 19102
800-394-3366
This online directory helps people search for adoption and foster care resources by state.
Address : Child Welfare Information Gateway, Children's Bureau/ACYF 1250 Maryland Avenue, SW Eighth Floor Washington, DC 20024
This online directory helps people search for adoption and foster care resources by state.
Address : Child Welfare Information Gateway, Children's Bureau/ACYF 1250 Maryland Avenue, SW Eighth Floor Washington, DC 20024
American Indian/Alaska Natives
877-922-9262
ANA funds community projects to improve the lives of Native children and families.
Address : Administration for Native Americans, Mail Stop: 2nd Floor, West Aerospace Center 370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW Washington, DC 20447-0002
ANA funds community projects to improve the lives of Native children and families.
Address : Administration for Native Americans, Mail Stop: 2nd Floor, West Aerospace Center 370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW Washington, DC 20447-0002
301-443-3593
IHS provides health related information to members of the American Indian/Alaska Native community.
Address : Indian Health Service Headquarters, The Reyes Building, 801 Thompson Avenue, Suite 400 Rockville, MD 20852-1627
IHS provides health related information to members of the American Indian/Alaska Native community.
Address : Indian Health Service Headquarters, The Reyes Building, 801 Thompson Avenue, Suite 400 Rockville, MD 20852-1627
406-449-2006
The Indian Law Resource Center provides advocacy services to help protect indigenous people's rights, cultures, and traditional lands.
Address : 602 North Ewing Street Helena, MT 59601 406-449-2006
The Indian Law Resource Center provides advocacy services to help protect indigenous people's rights, cultures, and traditional lands.
Address : 602 North Ewing Street Helena, MT 59601 406-449-2006
503-222-4044
NICWA works to keep Native children with Native families and helps Tribes focus on family strengths and assets.
Address : 5100 S.W. Macadam Ave, Suite 300 Portland, Oregon 97239 Fax: (503) 222-4007
NICWA works to keep Native children with Native families and helps Tribes focus on family strengths and assets.
Address : 5100 S.W. Macadam Ave, Suite 300 Portland, Oregon 97239 Fax: (503) 222-4007
720-382-2244
NNAAPC provides publications and programs on HIV/AIDS to the Native community and to the health care providers who serve them.
Address : 720 S. Colorado Blvd, Suite 650-S Denver, CO 80246. Fax:(720) 382-2248
NNAAPC provides publications and programs on HIV/AIDS to the Native community and to the health care providers who serve them.
Address : 720 S. Colorado Blvd, Suite 650-S Denver, CO 80246. Fax:(720) 382-2248
605-487-7072
The Center promotes programs that address domestic violence and other issues that are important to Native women and communities.
Address : PO Box 572 Lake Andes, SD 57356-0572
The Center promotes programs that address domestic violence and other issues that are important to Native women and communities.
Address : PO Box 572 Lake Andes, SD 57356-0572
Behavioral Issues
202-966-7300
AACAP offers information and facts to families about autism, bipolar disorder, depression and other mental health issues.
Address : 3615 Wisconsin Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20016-3007
AACAP offers information and facts to families about autism, bipolar disorder, depression and other mental health issues.
Address : 3615 Wisconsin Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20016-3007
847-434-4000
AAP provides answers to many questions about children's behavioral and mental health and provides resources for parents to explore.
Address : 141 Northwest Point Boulevard, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007-1098
AAP provides answers to many questions about children's behavioral and mental health and provides resources for parents to explore.
Address : 141 Northwest Point Boulevard, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007-1098
978-346-4380
First Signs offers information to parents and professionals about the early warning signs of autism and related disorders.
Address : P.O. Box 358 Merrimac, MA 01860
First Signs offers information to parents and professionals about the early warning signs of autism and related disorders.
Address : P.O. Box 358 Merrimac, MA 01860
Telephone number not available
Kid's Health offers articles and resources to help parents ensure the safe and healthy development of their child.
Kid's Health offers articles and resources to help parents ensure the safe and healthy development of their child.
Telephone number not available
Families may use this website to find resources, videos, and tools to help improve children's behavior and development.
Address : Contact Laura Riffel at laura.riffel@pbis.org
Families may use this website to find resources, videos, and tools to help improve children's behavior and development.
Address : Contact Laura Riffel at laura.riffel@pbis.org
610-758-3000
Project REACH offers strategies that parents may use to meet the needs of children with social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
Address : Lehigh University, 27 Memorial Drive West Bethlehem, PA 18015
Project REACH offers strategies that parents may use to meet the needs of children with social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
Address : Lehigh University, 27 Memorial Drive West Bethlehem, PA 18015
813-974-9803
The Center provides resources that parents may use to improve the social and emotional outcomes of their children.
Address : Marilyn Cureton cureton@usf.edu.
The Center provides resources that parents may use to improve the social and emotional outcomes of their children.
Address : Marilyn Cureton cureton@usf.edu.
Breastfeeding
847-434-4000
AAP answers questions about breastfeeding and provides related resources in English and Spanish.
Address : 141 Northwest Point Boulevard, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007-1098
AAP answers questions about breastfeeding and provides related resources in English and Spanish.
Address : 141 Northwest Point Boulevard, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007-1098
800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636)
The CDC provides resources for improving maternity care practices, breastfeeding, and other information useful to new mothers.
Address : 1600 Clifton Rd Atlanta, GA 30333 TTY: (888) 232-6348
The CDC provides resources for improving maternity care practices, breastfeeding, and other information useful to new mothers.
Address : 1600 Clifton Rd Atlanta, GA 30333 TTY: (888) 232-6348
800-LALECHE (1-800-525-3243)
La Leche League offers information and support in various languages to mothers who breastfeed their babies.
Address : P.O. Box 4079, Schaumburg, IL 60168-4079
La Leche League offers information and support in various languages to mothers who breastfeed their babies.
Address : P.O. Box 4079, Schaumburg, IL 60168-4079
1-800-994-9662
The Center offers articles about breastfeeding and operates a breastfeeding helpline to answer questions.
Address : Women's Health Department of Health and Human Services, 200 Independence Avenue, SW Room 712E Washington, DC 20201
The Center offers articles about breastfeeding and operates a breastfeeding helpline to answer questions.
Address : Women's Health Department of Health and Human Services, 200 Independence Avenue, SW Room 712E Washington, DC 20201
703-305-2746
WIC provides supplemental foods and nutrition education for low-income families. Some WIC resources are available in Spanish.
Address : 3101 Park Center Drive, Alexandria, VA 22302
WIC provides supplemental foods and nutrition education for low-income families. Some WIC resources are available in Spanish.
Address : 3101 Park Center Drive, Alexandria, VA 22302
Child Abuse/Neglect
800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)
ACF provides a directory of toll-free numbers by state to report child abuse cases and publishes a list of crisis hotline numbers.
Address : 370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW Washington, DC 20201
ACF provides a directory of toll-free numbers by state to report child abuse cases and publishes a list of crisis hotline numbers.
Address : 370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW Washington, DC 20201
800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)
Childhelp offers a hotline, community centers, and other programs to help victims of child abuse and neglect receive assistance.
Childhelp offers a hotline, community centers, and other programs to help victims of child abuse and neglect receive assistance.
202-514-2000
DOJ provides programs, resources, and hotlines to fight all forms of child abuse and neglect.
Address : U.S. Department of Justice, 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20530-0001
DOJ provides programs, resources, and hotlines to fight all forms of child abuse and neglect.
Address : U.S. Department of Justice, 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20530-0001
1-800-843-5678
NCMEC runs a 24-hour hotline for reporting missing children and a CyberTipline for reporting internet-related child exploitation.
Address : Charles B. Wang International Children's Building, 699 Prince Street Alexandria, VA 22314-3175
NCMEC runs a 24-hour hotline for reporting missing children and a CyberTipline for reporting internet-related child exploitation.
Address : Charles B. Wang International Children's Building, 699 Prince Street Alexandria, VA 22314-3175
800-628-3233
CASA promotes and supports quality volunteer representation in the court system for abused and neglected children.
Address : 100 West Harrison North Tower, Suite 500 Seattle, WA 98119
CASA promotes and supports quality volunteer representation in the court system for abused and neglected children.
Address : 100 West Harrison North Tower, Suite 500 Seattle, WA 98119
800-244-5373
This national campaign uses national and local efforts to prevent child neglect and abuse.
This national campaign uses national and local efforts to prevent child neglect and abuse.
Child Advocacy
800-CDF-1200 (1-800-233-1200)
CDF provides statistics on the well-being of America's children and provides information on child advocacy groups.
Address : 25 E Street, NW Washington, DC 20001
CDF provides statistics on the well-being of America's children and provides information on child advocacy groups.
Address : 25 E Street, NW Washington, DC 20001
703-412-2400
CWLA develops and promotes programs to protect abused and neglected children and their families.
Address : 2345 Crystal Drive, Suite 250 Arlington, VA 22202
CWLA develops and promotes programs to protect abused and neglected children and their families.
Address : 2345 Crystal Drive, Suite 250 Arlington, VA 22202
202-207-3333
Connect for Kids features resources that families may use when addressing community issues affecting children.
Address : Cady Lee House, 7064 Eastern Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20012
Connect for Kids features resources that families may use when addressing community issues affecting children.
Address : Cady Lee House, 7064 Eastern Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20012
617-969-7100
EDC provides Information about family health, improving schools, and building communities.
Address : 55 Chapel St. Newton, MA 02458-1060, USA Boston - New York - Washington, DC
EDC provides Information about family health, improving schools, and building communities.
Address : 55 Chapel St. Newton, MA 02458-1060, USA Boston - New York - Washington, DC
Telephone number not available
Family Support America provides information about adoption, child abuse, alcoholism, child discipline, day care, and divorce.
Address : 307 W 200 S Suite 2004 Salt Lake City, 84101
Family Support America provides information about adoption, child abuse, alcoholism, child discipline, day care, and divorce.
Address : 307 W 200 S Suite 2004 Salt Lake City, 84101
888-835-5669
Family Voices is a network-based organization that helps families advocate for children with special health care needs or disabilities.
Family Voices is a network-based organization that helps families advocate for children with special health care needs or disabilities.
415-977-0700
Great Schools provides tips that families may use when caring for children with learning disabilities.
Address : 965 Mission Street Suite 500, San Francisco, CA 94103
Great Schools provides tips that families may use when caring for children with learning disabilities.
Address : 965 Mission Street Suite 500, San Francisco, CA 94103
800-880-1222
PPS works to strengthen public schools and offers families an extensive list of resources to help them get involved.
Address : 200 North Congress Street, Suite 500 Jackson, MS 39216
PPS works to strengthen public schools and offers families an extensive list of resources to help them get involved.
Address : 200 North Congress Street, Suite 500 Jackson, MS 39216
310-260-1220
This organization works to secure health coverage for uninsured children and their families.
Address : 1351 Third Street Promenade Suite 206, Santa Monica, CA 90401
This organization works to secure health coverage for uninsured children and their families.
Address : 1351 Third Street Promenade Suite 206, Santa Monica, CA 90401
866-435-2970
Voices advocates on various policies affecting children, including poverty, early care and education.
Address : 1000 Vermont Avenue, NW Suite 700 Washington, DC 20005
Voices advocates on various policies affecting children, including poverty, early care and education.
Address : 1000 Vermont Avenue, NW Suite 700 Washington, DC 20005
Child Care
800-424-2246
Child Care Aware helps parents find quality child care in their area.
Address : 1515 N. Courthouse Rd, 11th fl, Arlington, VA 22201 Fax: 703-341-4101
Child Care Aware helps parents find quality child care in their area.
Address : 1515 N. Courthouse Rd, 11th fl, Arlington, VA 22201 Fax: 703-341-4101
515-294-4111
CES provides information about many topics related to child care and development.
Address : Iowa State University Extension 1094 LeBaron Hall Ames, IA 50001
CES provides information about many topics related to child care and development.
Address : Iowa State University Extension 1094 LeBaron Hall Ames, IA 50001
800-359-3817
NAFCC helps parents find high quality care for their children and educates them of the benefits and values of child care.
Address : 1743 W. Alexander Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84119 Fax: 801-886-2325
NAFCC helps parents find high quality care for their children and educates them of the benefits and values of child care.
Address : 1743 W. Alexander Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84119 Fax: 801-886-2325
703-341-4100
NACCRRA offers an online child care referral program and information about military child care assistance programs.
Address : 3101 Wilson Boulevard Suite 350, Arlington, VA 22201
NACCRRA offers an online child care referral program and information about military child care assistance programs.
Address : 3101 Wilson Boulevard Suite 350, Arlington, VA 22201
800-616-2242
NCCIC gives families tips on how to find high-quality child care services in their communities.
Address : 10530 Rosehaven Street Suite 400, Fairfax, VA 22030
NCCIC gives families tips on how to find high-quality child care services in their communities.
Address : 10530 Rosehaven Street Suite 400, Fairfax, VA 22030
515-294-0363
NNCC provides information on topics related to child care and development. An online directory provides child care information by state.
Address : Iowa State University, 1086 LeBaron Ames, IA 50011-1120
NNCC provides information on topics related to child care and development. An online directory provides child care information by state.
Address : Iowa State University, 1086 LeBaron Ames, IA 50011-1120
800-598-KIDS (1-800-598-5437)
The Center promotes healthy and safe child care environments, and publishes a guide to help parents choose quality child care services.
Address : UCD-CON Campus, Mail Stop F541 Education 2 North 13120 E. 19th Avenue, P.O. Box 6511 Aurora, CO 80045
The Center promotes healthy and safe child care environments, and publishes a guide to help parents choose quality child care services.
Address : UCD-CON Campus, Mail Stop F541 Education 2 North 13120 E. 19th Avenue, P.O. Box 6511 Aurora, CO 80045
202-690-6782
The Office of Child Care provides information on and answers to frequently asked questions about child care.
Address : ACF U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Family Assistance 370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW 5th Floor East Washington, DC 20447
The Office of Child Care provides information on and answers to frequently asked questions about child care.
Address : ACF U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Family Assistance 370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW 5th Floor East Washington, DC 20447
Child Development and Rearing
847-434-4000
AAP contains general information to parents on the physical, mental, and social health children.
Address : 141 Northwest Point Boulevard, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007-1098 USA. 847/434-8000 (Fax)
AAP contains general information to parents on the physical, mental, and social health children.
Address : 141 Northwest Point Boulevard, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007-1098 USA. 847/434-8000 (Fax)
800-328-8476
The Center provides tools and information about the risk factor and treatments of autism spectrum disorders.
Address : 1600 Clifton Road MS E-87, Atlanta, GA 30333 TTY: (888) 232-6348
The Center provides tools and information about the risk factor and treatments of autism spectrum disorders.
Address : 1600 Clifton Road MS E-87, Atlanta, GA 30333 TTY: (888) 232-6348
202-784-9770
Bright Futures is a federal initiative that addresses the mental and social development of children.
Address : 2115 Wisconsin Avenue, NW Suite 601 Washington, DC 20007-2292
Bright Futures is a federal initiative that addresses the mental and social development of children.
Address : 2115 Wisconsin Avenue, NW Suite 601 Washington, DC 20007-2292
615-322-8150
CSEFEL provides information that parents may use to improve children's confidence, communications skills, and self-control.
Address : Vanderbilt University Department of Special Education Box 328 GPC, Nashville, TN 37203
CSEFEL provides information that parents may use to improve children's confidence, communications skills, and self-control.
Address : Vanderbilt University Department of Special Education Box 328 GPC, Nashville, TN 37203
866-510-6556
The Child Development Institute describes physical, mental, and emotional growth in children.
Address : 1442 E Lincoln Avenue #419 Orange, CA 92865
The Child Development Institute describes physical, mental, and emotional growth in children.
Address : 1442 E Lincoln Avenue #419 Orange, CA 92865
612-625-7849
Families will find information to support relationship building, work, family life, and parenting strategies.
Address : McNamara Alumni Center 200 Oak Street, SE Suite 270A Minneapolis, MN 55455
Families will find information to support relationship building, work, family life, and parenting strategies.
Address : McNamara Alumni Center 200 Oak Street, SE Suite 270A Minneapolis, MN 55455
703-998-2060
Parents and families may use this resource to learn more about disabilities.
Address : WETA Public Television, 2775 S. Quincy St. Arlington, VA 22206 Fax: 703-998-2060
Parents and families may use this resource to learn more about disabilities.
Address : WETA Public Television, 2775 S. Quincy St. Arlington, VA 22206 Fax: 703-998-2060
412-341-1515
LDA supports adults and children with learning disabilities and their families.
Address : 4156 Library Road Pittsburgh, PA 15234-1349 Fax (412) 344-0224
LDA supports adults and children with learning disabilities and their families.
Address : 4156 Library Road Pittsburgh, PA 15234-1349 Fax (412) 344-0224
800-424-2460
NAEYC provides information for families on school readiness, child care, and early education.
Address : 1313 L Street, NW Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005
NAEYC provides information for families on school readiness, child care, and early education.
Address : 1313 L Street, NW Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005
202-833-2220
NBCDI provides resources to lower-income Black parents to help them become their children's first teacher.
Address : 1313 L Street, NW Suite 110 Washington, DC 2005-4110
NBCDI provides resources to lower-income Black parents to help them become their children's first teacher.
Address : 1313 L Street, NW Suite 110 Washington, DC 2005-4110
212-545-7510
NCLD helps parents advocate for children with learning disabilities.
Address : 381 Park Avenue South, Suite 1401 New York, NY 10016 Fax: 212.545.9665
NCLD helps parents advocate for children with learning disabilities.
Address : 381 Park Avenue South, Suite 1401 New York, NY 10016 Fax: 212.545.9665
703-739-0875
NHSA supports the entire Head Start community with news, resources, events, research, and training.
Address : 1651 Prince Street Alexandria, VA 22314
NHSA supports the entire Head Start community with news, resources, events, research, and training.
Address : 1651 Prince Street Alexandria, VA 22314
617-727-8957
This campaign helps to strengthen the role of parents in the home and in the community.
Address : Children's Trust Fund 55 Court Street, 4th Floor Boston, MA 02108
This campaign helps to strengthen the role of parents in the home and in the community.
Address : Children's Trust Fund 55 Court Street, 4th Floor Boston, MA 02108
Telephone number not available
Parent to Parent programs provide emotional support and information to families of children who have special needs.
Parent to Parent programs provide emotional support and information to families of children who have special needs.
202-638-1144
ZERO TO THREE offers information about caring for young children and toddlers ages birth to three.
Address : National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families 2000 M St. NW Suite 200 Washington, DC 20036
ZERO TO THREE offers information about caring for young children and toddlers ages birth to three.
Address : National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families 2000 M St. NW Suite 200 Washington, DC 20036
Child Support
703-506-2880
NCSEA advocates on behalf of child support professionals and provides contact information for state child support enforcement offices.
Address : 1760 Old Meadow Road, Suite 500, McLean, VA 22102
NCSEA advocates on behalf of child support professionals and provides contact information for state child support enforcement offices.
Address : 1760 Old Meadow Road, Suite 500, McLean, VA 22102
202-401-9373
OCSE locates parents and enforces support obligations for children.
Address : Administration for Children and Families 370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW Washington, DC 20447
OCSE locates parents and enforces support obligations for children.
Address : Administration for Children and Families 370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW Washington, DC 20447
202-393-0051
The Beehive is a consumer website that explains what child support is, how to collect it, and where to go for support assistance.
Address : One Economy Corporation 1220 19th Street, NW Suite 610 Washington, DC 20036
The Beehive is a consumer website that explains what child support is, how to collect it, and where to go for support assistance.
Address : One Economy Corporation 1220 19th Street, NW Suite 610 Washington, DC 20036
202-514-2000
This section of the Department of Justice's website provides information about collecting child support for children.
Address : 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20530-0001
This section of the Department of Justice's website provides information about collecting child support for children.
Address : 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20530-0001
Dental Care
312-337-2169 , 847-434-4000
AAPD promotes the oral health of children and provides a pediatric dentist locator.
Address : The American Academy of Pediatrics, 141 Northwest Point Boulevard, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007-1098 USA 847/434-8000 (Fax)
AAPD promotes the oral health of children and provides a pediatric dentist locator.
Address : The American Academy of Pediatrics, 141 Northwest Point Boulevard, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007-1098 USA 847/434-8000 (Fax)
312-440-2500
ADA allows parents to download puzzles, coloring sheets, and other materials to help them promote dental hygiene to children.
Address : American Dental Association, 211 East Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL 60611-2678
ADA allows parents to download puzzles, coloring sheets, and other materials to help them promote dental hygiene to children.
Address : American Dental Association, 211 East Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL 60611-2678
1-866-763-6481
The ECLKC publishes information in English and Spanish that parents may use to improve their children's oral health.
Address : Georgetown University, Box 571272 Washington, DC 20057-1272
The ECLKC publishes information in English and Spanish that parents may use to improve their children's oral health.
Address : Georgetown University, Box 571272 Washington, DC 20057-1272
301-402-7364 , 1-866-232-4528
NIDCR offers information to help parents keep their children's teeth healthy.
Address : Fax: 301-480-4098 E-mail: nidcrinfo@mail.nih.gov
NIDCR offers information to help parents keep their children's teeth healthy.
Address : Fax: 301-480-4098 E-mail: nidcrinfo@mail.nih.gov
Domestic Violence
303-839-1852
NCADV provides safe-home and shelter programs for battered women and their children.
NCADV provides safe-home and shelter programs for battered women and their children.
800-799-7233
This 24-hour hotline serves English and Spanish speakers, and it provides domestic crisis intervention for all 50 states and Puerto Rico.
This 24-hour hotline serves English and Spanish speakers, and it provides domestic crisis intervention for all 50 states and Puerto Rico.
202-307-6026
OVW provides fact sheets and other resources to address cases of domestic and date violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
Address : U.S. Department of Justice, 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20530-0001
OVW provides fact sheets and other resources to address cases of domestic and date violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
Address : U.S. Department of Justice, 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20530-0001
Family and Financial Assistance
202-401-9215, 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)
ACF allows parents to search for programs that may help them meet the needs of their families.
Address : 370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW Washington, DC 20201
ACF allows parents to search for programs that may help them meet the needs of their families.
Address : 370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW Washington, DC 20201
877-267-2323
CMS manages the Medicaid program and the State Children's Health Insurance programs. Both provide health coverage to low-income families.
Address : 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244
CMS manages the Medicaid program and the State Children's Health Insurance programs. Both provide health coverage to low-income families.
Address : 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244
703-305-2026
The USDA helps low-income people and families buy healthy food through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Address : Food & Nutrition Service, 3101 Park Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22302
The USDA helps low-income people and families buy healthy food through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Address : Food & Nutrition Service, 3101 Park Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22302
202-708-1112
Parents in need of shelter can search HUD's online database for homeless shelters and homeless intervention programs in their communities.
Address : 451 7th Street, SW Washington, DC 20410
Parents in need of shelter can search HUD's online database for homeless shelters and homeless intervention programs in their communities.
Address : 451 7th Street, SW Washington, DC 20410
877-348-0502
DOL provides listings of unemployment offices, job banks, and one-stop career centers that are searchable by state and zip code.
Address : Frances Perkins Building, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20210
DOL provides listings of unemployment offices, job banks, and one-stop career centers that are searchable by state and zip code.
Address : Frances Perkins Building, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20210
202-295-1500
LSC provides free legal help to people with low incomes. Families in need of assistance may search online for an office in their area.
Address : 3333 K Street, NW Washington, DC 20007
LSC provides free legal help to people with low incomes. Families in need of assistance may search online for an office in their area.
Address : 3333 K Street, NW Washington, DC 20007
Fatherhood
512-258-1259
The Center teaches dads and potential dads good parenting skills and helps them meet the responsibilities of fatherhood.
Address : Center for Successful Fathering, 13740 Research Boulevard Suite B-4 Austin, TX 78750
The Center teaches dads and potential dads good parenting skills and helps them meet the responsibilities of fatherhood.
Address : Center for Successful Fathering, 13740 Research Boulevard Suite B-4 Austin, TX 78750
301-948-0599
The National Fatherhood Initiative offers tools and resources to support fathers regardless of their life's circumstances.
Address : 101 Lake Forest Boulevard Suite 360, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
The National Fatherhood Initiative offers tools and resources to support fathers regardless of their life's circumstances.
Address : 101 Lake Forest Boulevard Suite 360, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
202-401-9215
This Initiative encourages fatherhood within the context of marriage and helps fathers improve their relationships with their children.
Address : 370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW Washington, DC 20201
This Initiative encourages fatherhood within the context of marriage and helps fathers improve their relationships with their children.
Address : 370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW Washington, DC 20201
425-653-4286
The Fathers Network helps fathers and families raise children with special health care needs and developmental disabilities.
Address : 16120 NE Eighth Street Bellevue, WA 98008-3937
The Fathers Network helps fathers and families raise children with special health care needs and developmental disabilities.
Address : 16120 NE Eighth Street Bellevue, WA 98008-3937
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
888-OUR-AARP (1-888-687-2277)
GIC offers referrals to grandparent support groups and agencies. Grandparents can find a list of local programs and services on the website.
Address : 601 E Street, NW Washington, DC 20049
GIC offers referrals to grandparent support groups and agencies. Grandparents can find a list of local programs and services on the website.
Address : 601 E Street, NW Washington, DC 20049
800-394-3366
The Child Welfare Information Gateway provides information and resources for grandparents raising grandchildren.
Address : Children's Bureau Administration on Children, Youth and Families 1250 Maryland Avenue, SW Eighth Floor Washington, DC 20024
The Child Welfare Information Gateway provides information and resources for grandparents raising grandchildren.
Address : Children's Bureau Administration on Children, Youth and Families 1250 Maryland Avenue, SW Eighth Floor Washington, DC 20024
202-289-3979
Generations United focuses on improving the lives of children through intergenerational strategies, programs, and public policies.
Address : 1331 H Street, NW Suite 900 Washington, DC 20005
Generations United focuses on improving the lives of children through intergenerational strategies, programs, and public policies.
Address : 1331 H Street, NW Suite 900 Washington, DC 20005
202-662-1725
This Center serves as a national resource to inform the public of state laws, legislation, and policies that support grandfamilies.
Address : American Bar Association Center on Children and the Law, 740 15th Street, NW Washington, DC 20005
This Center serves as a national resource to inform the public of state laws, legislation, and policies that support grandfamilies.
Address : American Bar Association Center on Children and the Law, 740 15th Street, NW Washington, DC 20005
202-662-1000
The Center provides a database of resources for users to search information about the education needs of foster children.
Address : American Bar Association 740 15th Street, NW Washington, DC 20005-1019
The Center provides a database of resources for users to search information about the education needs of foster children.
Address : American Bar Association 740 15th Street, NW Washington, DC 20005-1019
800-772-1213
Grandparents may use this website to learn more about applying for social security support for grandchildren in their care.
Address : Office of Public Inquiries Windsor, Park Building 6401 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21235
Grandparents may use this website to learn more about applying for social security support for grandchildren in their care.
Address : Office of Public Inquiries Windsor, Park Building 6401 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21235
Telephone number not available
Grandparents may find research, programs, classes, and networking opportunities to help them raise grandchildren.
Address : 108 Farnham Road Ojai, CA 93023
Grandparents may find research, programs, classes, and networking opportunities to help them raise grandchildren.
Address : 108 Farnham Road Ojai, CA 93023
Health Care
Telephone number not available
Parents can find tips to help their children make healthy choices in school and to practice healthy habits at home.
Address : 55 West 125th Street New York, NY 10027
Parents can find tips to help their children make healthy choices in school and to practice healthy habits at home.
Address : 55 West 125th Street New York, NY 10027
800-274-2237
AAFP provides information to families about healthy living, over-the-counter medicines, and other health topics of interest to parents.
Address : P.O. Box 11210 Shawnee Mission, KS 66207-1210
AAFP provides information to families about healthy living, over-the-counter medicines, and other health topics of interest to parents.
Address : P.O. Box 11210 Shawnee Mission, KS 66207-1210
800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636)
The CDC offers parent information on health related topics, including pregnancy and tips for protecting families during the flu season.
Address : U.S. CDC 1600 Clifton Road Atlanta, GA 30333
The CDC offers parent information on health related topics, including pregnancy and tips for protecting families during the flu season.
Address : U.S. CDC 1600 Clifton Road Atlanta, GA 30333
202-783-7034
ECBT provides information to parents that cover children's developmental milestones and tips for paying and keeping track of immunizations.
Address : 666 11th Street NW Suite 202, Washington, DC 20001-4542
ECBT provides information to parents that cover children's developmental milestones and tips for paying and keeping track of immunizations.
Address : 666 11th Street NW Suite 202, Washington, DC 20001-4542
No phone number listed
Healthfinder connects parents to organizations, publications, and other resources to help them learn more about children's health, child care, and child safety.
Address : P.O. Box 1133 Washington, DC 20013-1133
Healthfinder connects parents to organizations, publications, and other resources to help them learn more about children's health, child care, and child safety.
Address : P.O. Box 1133 Washington, DC 20013-1133
No phone number listed
KidsHealth provides doctor-approved health information about children ages two through eighteen.
Address : 1600 Rockland Road P.O. Box 269, Wilmington, DE 19803
KidsHealth provides doctor-approved health information about children ages two through eighteen.
Address : 1600 Rockland Road P.O. Box 269, Wilmington, DE 19803
301-443-2170
The Maternal and Child Health Bureau offers publications and resources to parents on health issues from vaccines to violence prevention.
Address : Parklawn Building Room ,18-05 5600 Fishers Lane Rockville, Maryland 20857
The Maternal and Child Health Bureau offers publications and resources to parents on health issues from vaccines to violence prevention.
Address : Parklawn Building Room ,18-05 5600 Fishers Lane Rockville, Maryland 20857
800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636)
The National Center for Environmental Health provides tips and information to parents on how to maintain healthy homes.
Address : Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road Atlanta, GA 30333
The National Center for Environmental Health provides tips and information to parents on how to maintain healthy homes.
Address : Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road Atlanta, GA 30333
800-370-2943
NICHD provides information to parents about children's reproductive, developmental, and behavioral health issues.
Address : Building 31, Room 2A32, MSC 2425 31 Center Drive Bethesda, MD 20892-2425
NICHD provides information to parents about children's reproductive, developmental, and behavioral health issues.
Address : Building 31, Room 2A32, MSC 2425 31 Center Drive Bethesda, MD 20892-2425
800-444-6472
The Office of Minority Health provides information about health issues affecting minorities and American Indian/Alaska Native populations.
Address : The Tower Building, 1101 Wootton Parkway Suite 600, Rockville, MD 20852
The Office of Minority Health provides information about health issues affecting minorities and American Indian/Alaska Native populations.
Address : The Tower Building, 1101 Wootton Parkway Suite 600, Rockville, MD 20852
800-331-2020
Prevent Blindness America runs the Head Start Vision Resource Center and provides a list of state affiliates who deliver vision services.
Address : 211 West Wacker Drive Suite 1700, Chicago, Illinois 60606
Prevent Blindness America runs the Head Start Vision Resource Center and provides a list of state affiliates who deliver vision services.
Address : 211 West Wacker Drive Suite 1700, Chicago, Illinois 60606
202-347-3471
Sleep for Kids provides booklets and other easy-to-read information for parents to learn more about children's sleep disorders.
Address : National Sleep Foundation, 1522 K Street, NW Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005
Sleep for Kids provides booklets and other easy-to-read information for parents to learn more about children's sleep disorders.
Address : National Sleep Foundation, 1522 K Street, NW Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005
Healthy Eating
800-877-1600
ADA offers information about food safety, obesity, weight loss, and preventing food-related illnesses.
Address : 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000 Chicago, Illinois 60606-6995
ADA offers information about food safety, obesity, weight loss, and preventing food-related illnesses.
Address : 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000 Chicago, Illinois 60606-6995
866-763-6481
The ECLKC provides information for parents about menu planning, food allergies, and healthy food choices.
Address : 370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW Washington, DC 20201
The ECLKC provides information for parents about menu planning, food allergies, and healthy food choices.
Address : 370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW Washington, DC 20201
1-800-221-5689
SNAP helps low-income families purchase healthy food. People can apply for benefits by completing a state application form.
Address : Food and Nutrition Service, USDA 3101 Park Center Drive, Alexandria, VA 22302
SNAP helps low-income families purchase healthy food. People can apply for benefits by completing a state application form.
Address : Food and Nutrition Service, USDA 3101 Park Center Drive, Alexandria, VA 22302
202-720-2791
The USDA provides information to parents about healthy eating, child nutrition programs, food stamps, and food safety.
Address : 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20250
The USDA provides information to parents about healthy eating, child nutrition programs, food stamps, and food safety.
Address : 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20250
888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332)
The FDA provides information to the general public about food safety, dietary supplements, labeling, and nutrition facts.
Address : 5100 Paint Branch Parkway, College Park, MD 20740
The FDA provides information to the general public about food safety, dietary supplements, labeling, and nutrition facts.
Address : 5100 Paint Branch Parkway, College Park, MD 20740
703-305-2052
WIC provides nutritious foods, nutrition education, and referrals to health and other social services to eligible participants.
Address : Food and Nutrition Service, USDA 3101 Park Center Drive, Alexandria, VA 22302
WIC provides nutritious foods, nutrition education, and referrals to health and other social services to eligible participants.
Address : Food and Nutrition Service, USDA 3101 Park Center Drive, Alexandria, VA 22302
Information for New Mothers
888-396-EYES (1-888-396-3937)
InfantSEE® is a public health program that ensures that eye and vision care become integral parts of infant wellness care.
InfantSEE® is a public health program that ensures that eye and vision care become integral parts of infant wellness care.
301-443-2170
The Maternal and Child Health Bureau offers publications and resources to parents on health issues from vaccines to violence prevention.
Address : Parklawn Building Room, 18-05 5600 Fishers Lane Rockville, Maryland 20857
The Maternal and Child Health Bureau offers publications and resources to parents on health issues from vaccines to violence prevention.
Address : Parklawn Building Room, 18-05 5600 Fishers Lane Rockville, Maryland 20857
631-859-1110
MOST provides information to support multiple birth families through every phase of their children's development.
Address : PO Box 306 East Islip, NY 11730-0306
MOST provides information to support multiple birth families through every phase of their children's development.
Address : PO Box 306 East Islip, NY 11730-0306
800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636)
The Center offers steps that expecting mothers can take for a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby.
Address : 1600 Clifton Road, MS E-87 Atlanta, GA 30333 TTY: (888) 232-6348
The Center offers steps that expecting mothers can take for a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby.
Address : 1600 Clifton Road, MS E-87 Atlanta, GA 30333 TTY: (888) 232-6348
866-866-7437
The Center is a gateway to critical information about SIDS, stillbirth, maternal and child health, and bereavement organizations.
Address : The National Sudden and Unexpected Infant/Child Death and Pregnancy Loss Resource Center, Georgetown University, 2115 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W., Suite 601 Washington, DC 20007-2292
The Center is a gateway to critical information about SIDS, stillbirth, maternal and child health, and bereavement organizations.
Address : The National Sudden and Unexpected Infant/Child Death and Pregnancy Loss Resource Center, Georgetown University, 2115 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W., Suite 601 Washington, DC 20007-2292
888-447-3400
This organization distributes millions of parenting videos and booklets through hospitals, school programs, and public television programs.
Address : P.O. Box 2096 Culver City, CA 90231
This organization distributes millions of parenting videos and booklets through hospitals, school programs, and public television programs.
Address : P.O. Box 2096 Culver City, CA 90231
800-955-2445
Pathway Awareness provides information to help parents detect children's developmental delays.
Address : 150 N. Michigan Ave. Suite 2100 Chicago, Illinois 60601
Pathway Awareness provides information to help parents detect children's developmental delays.
Address : 150 N. Michigan Ave. Suite 2100 Chicago, Illinois 60601
Mental Health
202-966-7300
AACAP offers current information on the mental health of young children and provides a directory of child psychiatrists.
AACAP offers current information on the mental health of young children and provides a directory of child psychiatrists.
800-374-2721
APA can help parents find a psychologist in their area. APA also has information on many mental health topics.
APA can help parents find a psychologist in their area. APA also has information on many mental health topics.
301-306-7070
CHADD is a parent-based organization that produces fact sheets and other information about attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
CHADD is a parent-based organization that produces fact sheets and other information about attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
800-969-6642
Mental Health America can help parents find affordable mental health services and support groups in their communities.
Mental Health America can help parents find affordable mental health services and support groups in their communities.
1-800-950-6164
NAMI provides tips for parents on Individualized Education Programs and publishes a list of organizations focused on special education.
NAMI provides tips for parents on Individualized Education Programs and publishes a list of organizations focused on special education.
240-403-1901
This parent-run organization provides publications, legislative updates, and information on children's mental health and behavior.
This parent-run organization provides publications, legislative updates, and information on children's mental health and behavior.
866-615-6464
NIMH funds research and provides information about child and adult mental health.
NIMH funds research and provides information about child and adult mental health.
1-800-662-4357
SAMHSA promotes the mental health needs of children and their families and provides educational resources for children.
SAMHSA promotes the mental health needs of children and their families and provides educational resources for children.
Migrant and Seasonal Workers
800-662-6900
CASN raises awareness about issues in childhood agricultural safety to change behaviors that put children at risk on farms.
CASN raises awareness about issues in childhood agricultural safety to change behaviors that put children at risk on farms.
866-763-6481
The ECLKC provides information on dual language learners and health concerns of the Migrant and Seasonal Head Start community.
Address : ACF 370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW Washington, DC 20201
The ECLKC provides information on dual language learners and health concerns of the Migrant and Seasonal Head Start community.
Address : ACF 370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW Washington, DC 20201
800-423-5437
Farm Safety 4 Just Kids promotes a safe farm environment to prevent health hazards, injuries, and fatalities to children.
Address : Farm Safety 4 Just Kids, 11304 Aurora Avenue Urbandale, Iowa 50322
Farm Safety 4 Just Kids promotes a safe farm environment to prevent health hazards, injuries, and fatalities to children.
Address : Farm Safety 4 Just Kids, 11304 Aurora Avenue Urbandale, Iowa 50322
1-800-321-6223
NCELA publishes resources for and about parents of English Language Learners.
Address : NCELA The George Washington University Graduate School of Education and Human Development, 2011 Eye Street, NW Suite 300 Washington, DC 20006
NCELA publishes resources for and about parents of English Language Learners.
Address : NCELA The George Washington University Graduate School of Education and Human Development, 2011 Eye Street, NW Suite 300 Washington, DC 20006
888-844-6322
NECAS works to prevent illnesses, injuries, and deaths among agricultural workers and their families.
Address : NECAS, 10250 Sundown Road Peosta, IA 52068
NECAS works to prevent illnesses, injuries, and deaths among agricultural workers and their families.
Address : NECAS, 10250 Sundown Road Peosta, IA 52068
202-260-1164
OME strives to improve the educational opportunities and academic success of migrant children and their families.
Address : Office of Migrant Education, U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20202-6135
OME strives to improve the educational opportunities and academic success of migrant children and their families.
Address : Office of Migrant Education, U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20202-6135
800-394-3366
The Office of Child Care provides Spanish-language parenting classes for migrant families.
Address : Children's Bureau Administration on Children, Youth and Families 1250 Maryland Avenue, SW Eighth Floor Washington, DC 20024
The Office of Child Care provides Spanish-language parenting classes for migrant families.
Address : Children's Bureau Administration on Children, Youth and Families 1250 Maryland Avenue, SW Eighth Floor Washington, DC 20024
888-257-3529
This program provides resources to migrant communities to help them conduct one-day agricultural safety awareness events.
Address : Progressive Agriculture Foundation, P.O. Box 530425 Birmingham, AL 35243
This program provides resources to migrant communities to help them conduct one-day agricultural safety awareness events.
Address : Progressive Agriculture Foundation, P.O. Box 530425 Birmingham, AL 35243
800-270-1898
RAC promotes programs that provide quality health and human services to rural residents.
Address : Rural Assistance Center School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Room 4520, 501 North Columbia Road Stop 9037 Grand Forks, ND 58202-9037
RAC promotes programs that provide quality health and human services to rural residents.
Address : Rural Assistance Center School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Room 4520, 501 North Columbia Road Stop 9037 Grand Forks, ND 58202-9037
800-USA-LEARN (1-800-872-5327)
U.S.A. Learns helps adults learn basic English reading, writing, speaking, and life skills.
Address : U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20202
U.S.A. Learns helps adults learn basic English reading, writing, speaking, and life skills.
Address : U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20202
Military Families
202-638-1144
Zero to Three supports the needs of very young children in military families.
Address : ZERO TO THREE: National Center for Infants, Toddlers and Families 2000 M St. NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20036 Fax: (202) 638-0851
Zero to Three supports the needs of very young children in military families.
Address : ZERO TO THREE: National Center for Infants, Toddlers and Families 2000 M St. NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20036 Fax: (202) 638-0851
800-342-9647
MilitaryHOMEFRONT provides up-to-date information about Department of Defense programs serving troops and their families.
MilitaryHOMEFRONT provides up-to-date information about Department of Defense programs serving troops and their families.
800-342-9647
This program helps military families with young children adapt to parenthood at home and abroad.
This program helps military families with young children adapt to parenthood at home and abroad.
800-572-7368
STOMP provides support and advice to military parents who have children with special education or health needs.
Address : Washington PAVE STOMP, Project 6316 So. 12th St. Tacoma, WA 98465 Fax: (253) 566-8052
STOMP provides support and advice to military parents who have children with special education or health needs.
Address : Washington PAVE STOMP, Project 6316 So. 12th St. Tacoma, WA 98465 Fax: (253) 566-8052
Personal and Professional Development
800-593-3330
Alcoholics Anonymous is a group fellowship and support system for men and women who want to end their dependence on alcohol.
Alcoholics Anonymous is a group fellowship and support system for men and women who want to end their dependence on alcohol.
202-939-9300
ACE's College Credit Recommendation Service connects workplace learning with colleges and universities.
Address : American Council on Education, One Dupont Circle NW Washington, DC 20036
ACE's College Credit Recommendation Service connects workplace learning with colleges and universities.
Address : American Council on Education, One Dupont Circle NW Washington, DC 20036
877-348-0502
CareerOneStop offers career resources and workforce information to job seekers, students, businesses, and workforce professionals.
CareerOneStop offers career resources and workforce information to job seekers, students, businesses, and workforce professionals.
518-473-3652
EarlyChildhood.org offers information to parents to help them explore careers and academic programs in early childhood care.
Address : Council on Children and Families, 52 Washington Street West Building, Suite 99 Rensselaer, New York 12144
EarlyChildhood.org offers information to parents to help them explore careers and academic programs in early childhood care.
Address : Council on Children and Families, 52 Washington Street West Building, Suite 99 Rensselaer, New York 12144
866-763-6481
The ECLKC offers tips to parents for balancing work and family, developing budgeting skills, and relieving stress.
Address : ACF 370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW Washington, DC 20201
The ECLKC offers tips to parents for balancing work and family, developing budgeting skills, and relieving stress.
Address : ACF 370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW Washington, DC 20201
888-8PUEBLO (1-888-878-3256)
The Center lists hundreds of consumer publications from the federal government that address public concerns.
Address : Federal Citizen Information Center, 31201 Bryan Circle Pueblo, CO 81001
The Center lists hundreds of consumer publications from the federal government that address public concerns.
Address : Federal Citizen Information Center, 31201 Bryan Circle Pueblo, CO 81001
800-971-2250
Free Management Library provides information about setting personal goals to improve people's leadership skills.
Address : Free Management Library c/o Authenticity Consulting, LLC 4008 Lake Drive Avenue North Minneapolis, Minnesota 55422-1508
Free Management Library provides information about setting personal goals to improve people's leadership skills.
Address : Free Management Library c/o Authenticity Consulting, LLC 4008 Lake Drive Avenue North Minneapolis, Minnesota 55422-1508
617-300-3400
This online community provides resources and other information for parents with disabilities.
Address : National Center for Accessible Media at WGBH (NCAM), One Guest Street Boston, MA 02135 Fax: 617 300-1035 Email:access@wgbh.org
This online community provides resources and other information for parents with disabilities.
Address : National Center for Accessible Media at WGBH (NCAM), One Guest Street Boston, MA 02135 Fax: 617 300-1035 Email:access@wgbh.org
973-989-1122
Self-Help Sourcebook Online is a searchable database that includes information on self-help support groups.
Self-Help Sourcebook Online is a searchable database that includes information on self-help support groups.
202-393-0051
The Beehive features a Career Coach portal that provides career related guidance and instruction.
Address : One Economy Corporation 1220 19th Street, NW Suite 610 Washington, DC 20036
The Beehive features a Career Coach portal that provides career related guidance and instruction.
Address : One Economy Corporation 1220 19th Street, NW Suite 610 Washington, DC 20036
888-312-2743
Neighborhood Networks has centers in all 50 states, and offers job-training classes and job-placement services to low-income adults.
Address : U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street SW Washington, DC 20410
Neighborhood Networks has centers in all 50 states, and offers job-training classes and job-placement services to low-income adults.
Address : U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street SW Washington, DC 20410
Parents as Teachers
800-USA-LEARN (1-800-872-5327)
The Department of Education provides parents with tools and information to help their children succeed in school.
Address : U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20202
The Department of Education provides parents with tools and information to help their children succeed in school.
Address : U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20202
202-638-1144
EHS NRC provides information to support the learning of children ages birth to three and their families.
EHS NRC provides information to support the learning of children ages birth to three and their families.
800-USA-LEARN (1-800-872-5327)
FREE offers hundreds of free, web-based, educational resources from agencies throughout the federal government.
Address : U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20202
FREE offers hundreds of free, web-based, educational resources from agencies throughout the federal government.
Address : U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20202
866-763-6481
The ECLKC provides activities and ideas for parents to use at home with their children.
Address : Administration for Children and Families 370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW Washington, DC 20201
The ECLKC provides activities and ideas for parents to use at home with their children.
Address : Administration for Children and Families 370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW Washington, DC 20201
212-545-7510
Get Ready to Read offers tips to parents to help them teach their preschoolers to read.
Get Ready to Read offers tips to parents to help them teach their preschoolers to read.
888-284-7978
Beanstalk Stories features children's games, an art gallery and storybook pages where children can contribute their own work.
Address : Kids' Space Foundation, P.O. Box 3503 New York, NY 10008
Beanstalk Stories features children's games, an art gallery and storybook pages where children can contribute their own work.
Address : Kids' Space Foundation, P.O. Box 3503 New York, NY 10008
502-584-1133
NCFL offers information to parents about improving reading skills of children, and helps families find local literacy programs in their communities.
Address : NCFL, 325 West Main Street Suite 300, Louisville, KY 40202-4237
NCFL offers information to parents about improving reading skills of children, and helps families find local literacy programs in their communities.
Address : NCFL, 325 West Main Street Suite 300, Louisville, KY 40202-4237
202-822-7312
NCPIE advocates for parent and family involvement in children's education.
Address : NCPIE, 1400 L Street NW Suite 300, Washington, DC 20005
NCPIE advocates for parent and family involvement in children's education.
Address : NCPIE, 1400 L Street NW Suite 300, Washington, DC 20005
800-307-4782
Local Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs) across the country unite teachers, administrators, and parents to strengthen schools.
Address : 330 North Wabash Avenue Suite 2100, Chicago, IL 60611-3690
Local Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs) across the country unite teachers, administrators, and parents to strengthen schools.
Address : 330 North Wabash Avenue Suite 2100, Chicago, IL 60611-3690
202-833-4000
NEA provides culturally specific information for parents, and offers tips on how to improve children's reading skills.
Address : NEA 1201 16th Street, NW Washington, DC 20036-3290
NEA provides culturally specific information for parents, and offers tips on how to improve children's reading skills.
Address : NEA 1201 16th Street, NW Washington, DC 20036-3290
703-243-7100
NSTA provides information to help parents explore science with their children.
Address : NSTA 1840 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201
NSTA provides information to help parents explore science with their children.
Address : NSTA 1840 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201
718-519-7000
Parents may search NYISE for more information about internet safety and special education resources.
Address : New York Institute for Special Education, 999 Pelham Parkway Bronx, New York 10469
Parents may search NYISE for more information about internet safety and special education resources.
Address : New York Institute for Special Education, 999 Pelham Parkway Bronx, New York 10469
314-432-4330
This family support program is for parents, and it provides resources to strengthen the family's role in children's education.
Address : Parents as Teachers National Center, Inc. 2228 Ball Drive St. Louis, MO 63146
This family support program is for parents, and it provides resources to strengthen the family's role in children's education.
Address : Parents as Teachers National Center, Inc. 2228 Ball Drive St. Louis, MO 63146
PBS provides a parent portal with information about child development, television programming, and children's activities.
Address : Public Broadcasting Service, 2100 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202
877-275-3227
ReadyWeb provides a virtual library of full-text documents and articles on various topics related to school readiness.
Address : ReadyWeb c/o ECAP, University of Illinois Children's Research Center, 51 Gerty Drive Champaign, IL 61820-7469
ReadyWeb provides a virtual library of full-text documents and articles on various topics related to school readiness.
Address : ReadyWeb c/o ECAP, University of Illinois Children's Research Center, 51 Gerty Drive Champaign, IL 61820-7469
800-244-2473
Sesame Workshop offers fun educational activities for children and parenting information for caregivers and families.
Address : Children's Television Workshop 1 Lincoln Plaza, #2 New York, NY 10023
Sesame Workshop offers fun educational activities for children and parenting information for caregivers and families.
Address : Children's Television Workshop 1 Lincoln Plaza, #2 New York, NY 10023
240-747-4754
Parents may use the Building Blocks to help teach preschoolers how to make positive, healthy choices.
Address : SAMHSA Center for Substance Abuse Prevention/Building Blocks 1, Choke Cherry Road, Rockville, MD 20857
Parents may use the Building Blocks to help teach preschoolers how to make positive, healthy choices.
Address : SAMHSA Center for Substance Abuse Prevention/Building Blocks 1, Choke Cherry Road, Rockville, MD 20857
612-874-4740
Way to Grow helps parents prepare young children for success in school and supports their role as the most important teacher.
Address : 125 West Broadway Avenue, Suite 115 Minneapolis, MN 55411
Way to Grow helps parents prepare young children for success in school and supports their role as the most important teacher.
Address : 125 West Broadway Avenue, Suite 115 Minneapolis, MN 55411
202-401-1411
The Initiative offers information to Hispanic parents about child development in infants and young children.
Address : 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Room 5E110 Washington, DC 20202-3601
The Initiative offers information to Hispanic parents about child development in infants and young children.
Address : 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Room 5E110 Washington, DC 20202-3601
Parents' Rights
301-459-1220
CRC works to reduce divorce and provides legislative information that affect families.
CRC works to reduce divorce and provides legislative information that affect families.
800-394-3366
The Child Welfare Information Gateway provides resources that cover child welfare topics.
Address : Children's Bureau/ACF 1250 Maryland Avenue, SW Eighth Floor Washington, DC 20024
The Child Welfare Information Gateway provides resources that cover child welfare topics.
Address : Children's Bureau/ACF 1250 Maryland Avenue, SW Eighth Floor Washington, DC 20024
800-616-6164
The Center provides resources related to the termination of parental rights.
The Center provides resources related to the termination of parental rights.
919-962-2001
NECTAC provides information about parents' rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Address : NECTAC Campus Box, 8040 UNC-CH Chapel Hill, NC 27599-8040
NECTAC provides information about parents' rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Address : NECTAC Campus Box, 8040 UNC-CH Chapel Hill, NC 27599-8040
212-452-7053
The Center provides information packets related to parental rights and family support services.
Address : Hunter College School of Social Work, 129 East 79th Street New York, NY 10075
The Center provides information packets related to parental rights and family support services.
Address : Hunter College School of Social Work, 129 East 79th Street New York, NY 10075
Reading with Children
800-USA-LEARN (1-800-872-5327)
The Department of Education provides resources that parents may use at home to help young children become better readers.
Address : U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20202
The Department of Education provides resources that parents may use at home to help young children become better readers.
Address : U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20202
617-542-5867
Jump Start is a national program that matches at-risk preschool children with adults to improve the children's literacy skills.
Address : Jumpstart National Office, 308 Congress Street 6th Floor Boston, MA 02210
Jump Start is a national program that matches at-risk preschool children with adults to improve the children's literacy skills.
Address : Jumpstart National Office, 308 Congress Street 6th Floor Boston, MA 02210
502-584-1133
NCFL allows parents to search by state for a family literacy program in their area.
Address : NCFL, 325 West Main Street Suite 300, Louisville, KY 40202-4237
NCFL allows parents to search by state for a family literacy program in their area.
Address : NCFL, 325 West Main Street Suite 300, Louisville, KY 40202-4237
877-RIF-READ (1-877-743-7323)
RIF motivates children to read by delivering free books and literacy resources to children and families who need them most.
Address : RIF, 1825 Connecticut Avenue, NW Suite 400 Washington, DC 20009
RIF motivates children to read by delivering free books and literacy resources to children and families who need them most.
Address : RIF, 1825 Connecticut Avenue, NW Suite 400 Washington, DC 20009
Safety
800-232-4636
ATSDR provides information for parents and families about substances harmful to children.
ATSDR provides information for parents and families about substances harmful to children.
1-800-222-1222
AAPCC operates a poison-help hotline and offers a searchable locator for poison centers nationwide.
AAPCC operates a poison-help hotline and offers a searchable locator for poison centers nationwide.
1-800-638-2772
CPSC maintains information on product recalls, safety concerns, and issues concerning product safety standards.
CPSC maintains information on product recalls, safety concerns, and issues concerning product safety standards.
914-378-2000
Consumers Union publishes the popular magazine Consumer Reports, and works to protect the public from unsafe products.
Address : 101 Truman Avenue Yonkers, NY 10703-1057
Consumers Union publishes the popular magazine Consumer Reports, and works to protect the public from unsafe products.
Address : 101 Truman Avenue Yonkers, NY 10703-1057
202-564-2188
EPA's Office of Children's Health Protection provides parent education materials on protecting children from environmental health threats.
Address : U.S. EPA Office of the Administrator Office of Children's Health Protection,1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Mail Code 1107A Room 2512 Ariel Rios North Washington, DC 20004
EPA's Office of Children's Health Protection provides parent education materials on protecting children from environmental health threats.
Address : U.S. EPA Office of the Administrator Office of Children's Health Protection,1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Mail Code 1107A Room 2512 Ariel Rios North Washington, DC 20004
202-667-6982
EWG works to protect pregnant women, infants, and children from health problems that result from poisonous substances.
Address : Environmental Working Group, 1436 U St. NW Suite 100 Washington, DC 20009
EWG works to protect pregnant women, infants, and children from health problems that result from poisonous substances.
Address : Environmental Working Group, 1436 U St. NW Suite 100 Washington, DC 20009
202-646-2500
FEMA provides fun tools to teach children about school safety, fire safety, and how to prepare for disasters.
Address : FEMA, 500 C Street SW Washington, DC 20472
FEMA provides fun tools to teach children about school safety, fire safety, and how to prepare for disasters.
Address : FEMA, 500 C Street SW Washington, DC 20472
Telephone number not available
FoodSafety.gov is a gateway to government websites and food safety related information.
Address : U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20201
FoodSafety.gov is a gateway to government websites and food safety related information.
Address : U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20201
202-638-4370
GetNetWise offers tips for keeping children safe online, stopping unwanted spam, and keeping personal information private.
Address : Internet Education Foundation, 1634 Eye Street NW Washington DC 2009
GetNetWise offers tips for keeping children safe online, stopping unwanted spam, and keeping personal information private.
Address : Internet Education Foundation, 1634 Eye Street NW Washington DC 2009
202-466-6272
The National Crime Prevention Council uses cartoon-style graphics to teach children how to deal with bullies, drugs, and alcohol.
Address : National Crime Prevention Council, 2345 Crystal Drive Suite 500 Arlington, VA 22202
The National Crime Prevention Council uses cartoon-style graphics to teach children how to deal with bullies, drugs, and alcohol.
Address : National Crime Prevention Council, 2345 Crystal Drive Suite 500 Arlington, VA 22202
888-327-4236
NHTSA provides safety information about child car seats, air bags, bicycles, and school transportation.
Address : NHTSA Headquarters 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE West Building Washington, DC 20590
NHTSA provides safety information about child car seats, air bags, bicycles, and school transportation.
Address : NHTSA Headquarters 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE West Building Washington, DC 20590
212-727-2700
NRDC publishes information about lead poisoning, safe drinking water, and other environmental issues affecting children's health.
Address : Natural Resources Defense Council, 40 West 20th Street New York, NY 10011
NRDC publishes information about lead poisoning, safe drinking water, and other environmental issues affecting children's health.
Address : Natural Resources Defense Council, 40 West 20th Street New York, NY 10011
202-662-0600
This organization provides fact sheets for helping children avoid injuries, burns, poisoning, and other health risks.
Address : 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Suite 1000 Washington, DC 20004
This organization provides fact sheets for helping children avoid injuries, burns, poisoning, and other health risks.
Address : 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Suite 1000 Washington, DC 20004
301-447-1000
The USFA for Kids page features games to teach young children about home fire safety, smoke alarms, and escaping from fire.
Address : U.S. Fire Administration, 16825 S. Seton Avenue Emmitsburg, MD 21727
The USFA for Kids page features games to teach young children about home fire safety, smoke alarms, and escaping from fire.
Address : U.S. Fire Administration, 16825 S. Seton Avenue Emmitsburg, MD 21727
Children with Special Needs
1-888-327-8060
AJE offers training to parents to help them advocate for the special education needs of their children.
Address : 2041 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE Suite 400 Washington, DC 20020
AJE offers training to parents to help them advocate for the special education needs of their children.
Address : 2041 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE Suite 400 Washington, DC 20020
212-502-7600
AFB is an online resource and community for families of children with visual impairments.
Address : AFB Headquarters 2 Penn Plaza, Suite 1102 New York, NY 10121
AFB is an online resource and community for families of children with visual impairments.
Address : AFB Headquarters 2 Penn Plaza, Suite 1102 New York, NY 10121
800-638-8255
ASHA educates consumers about speech and hearing disorders, and allows parents to search for treatment options in their areas.
Address : 2200 Research Boulevard, Rockville, MD 20850-3289
ASHA educates consumers about speech and hearing disorders, and allows parents to search for treatment options in their areas.
Address : 2200 Research Boulevard, Rockville, MD 20850-3289
800-514-0301
ADA offers resources that support families whose children have special needs.
Address : U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Civil Rights Division Disability Rights Section--NYA Washington, DC 20530-0001
ADA offers resources that support families whose children have special needs.
Address : U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Civil Rights Division Disability Rights Section--NYA Washington, DC 20530-0001
866-ODEP-DOL (1-866-633-7365)
Disability.gov provides information about programs, services, laws and regulations affecting persons with disabilities.
Disability.gov provides information about programs, services, laws and regulations affecting persons with disabilities.
952-838-9000
FAPE keeps families and advocates nationwide updated about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Address : 8161 Normandale Boulevard, Minneapolis, MN 55437 952-838-9000
FAPE keeps families and advocates nationwide updated about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Address : 8161 Normandale Boulevard, Minneapolis, MN 55437 952-838-9000
212-502-7600
FamilyConnect provides articles, online videos, blogs, and a message board for families of children with visual impairments.
Address : American Foundation for the Blind, 11 Penn Plaza, Suite 300 New York, NY 10001
FamilyConnect provides articles, online videos, blogs, and a message board for families of children with visual impairments.
Address : American Foundation for the Blind, 11 Penn Plaza, Suite 300 New York, NY 10001
877-535-7575
The Network provides resources to promote independence of individuals with disabilities and their families.
Address : Family Support Center on Disabilities, 1825 Connecticut Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20009
The Network provides resources to promote independence of individuals with disabilities and their families.
Address : Family Support Center on Disabilities, 1825 Connecticut Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20009
No phone number listed
Family Village houses a directory of resources to support children and adults with disabilities.
Address : Waisman Center University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1500 Highland Avenue Madison, WI 53705-2280
Family Village houses a directory of resources to support children and adults with disabilities.
Address : Waisman Center University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1500 Highland Avenue Madison, WI 53705-2280
703-998-2600
LD Online offers information to parents about learning disabilities and a kids' section for learning-disabled children.
Address : LD OnLine, WETA Public Television, 2775 S. Quincy St. Arlington, VA 22206
LD Online offers information to parents about learning disabilities and a kids' section for learning-disabled children.
Address : LD OnLine, WETA Public Television, 2775 S. Quincy St. Arlington, VA 22206
800-562-6265 , 617-972-7441
NAPVI promotes and provides workshops and publications to help parents meet the special needs of their children with visual impairments.
Address : P.O. Box 317 Watertown, MA 02471 Fax: 1-617-972-7444
NAPVI promotes and provides workshops and publications to help parents meet the special needs of their children with visual impairments.
Address : P.O. Box 317 Watertown, MA 02471 Fax: 1-617-972-7444
888-575-7373
NCLD provides resources for parents, shared parent stories, and parenting strategies.
Address : National Center for Learning Disabilities, 381 Park Avenue South Suite 1401, New York, NY 10016
NCLD provides resources for parents, shared parent stories, and parenting strategies.
Address : National Center for Learning Disabilities, 381 Park Avenue South Suite 1401, New York, NY 10016
800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636)
The Center publishes information in English and Spanish about milestones children should reach in play, speech, and behavior.
Address : Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road Atlanta, GA 30333
The Center publishes information in English and Spanish about milestones children should reach in play, speech, and behavior.
Address : Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road Atlanta, GA 30333
800-695-0285
The Center provides information about disabilities in children, including available programs for infants.
Address : P.O. Box 1492 Washington, DC 20013
The Center provides information about disabilities in children, including available programs for infants.
Address : P.O. Box 1492 Washington, DC 20013
800-241-1044
NIDCD offers information about hearing, ear infections, deafness and other related topics.
Address : NIDCD 31 Center Drive, MSC 2320 Bethesda, MD USA 20892-2320
NIDCD offers information about hearing, ear infections, deafness and other related topics.
Address : NIDCD 31 Center Drive, MSC 2320 Bethesda, MD USA 20892-2320
202-245-7468
OSERS develops a wide range of research-based materials and resources to help families improve results for children with disabilities.
Address : Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Ave., SW Washington, DC 20202-7100
OSERS develops a wide range of research-based materials and resources to help families improve results for children with disabilities.
Address : Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Ave., SW Washington, DC 20202-7100
888-248-0822
The PACER Center provides programs and information to help parents of children with disabilities become informed advocates.
Address : PACER Center, Inc. 8161 Normandale Boulevard, Bloomington, MN 55437
The PACER Center provides programs and information to help parents of children with disabilities become informed advocates.
Address : PACER Center, Inc. 8161 Normandale Boulevard, Bloomington, MN 55437
785-864-7600
The Center offers a parent-to-parent support program and other information for parents of children with disabilities.
Address : Beach Center on Disability University of Kansas Haworth Hall, Room 3136 1200 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence, KS 66045-7534
The Center offers a parent-to-parent support program and other information for parents of children with disabilities.
Address : Beach Center on Disability University of Kansas Haworth Hall, Room 3136 1200 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence, KS 66045-7534
Telephone number not available
We Move provides information about movement disorders and links to advocacy and support organizations.
Address : WE MOVE, 204 West 84th Street, New York, NY 10024
We Move provides information about movement disorders and links to advocacy and support organizations.
Address : WE MOVE, 204 West 84th Street, New York, NY 10024
Transportation
202-496-4800
The American Transportation Association allows parents to search for public transportation services and options in their communities.
Address : 1666 K Street, NW Suite 1100 Washington, DC 20006
The American Transportation Association allows parents to search for public transportation services and options in their communities.
Address : 1666 K Street, NW Suite 1100 Washington, DC 20006
800-527-8279
United We Ride improves the availability of transportation services for people with lower incomes, people with disabilities, and seniors.
Address : Community Transportation Association of America, 1341 G Street, NW 10th Floor Washington, DC 20005
United We Ride improves the availability of transportation services for people with lower incomes, people with disabilities, and seniors.
Address : Community Transportation Association of America, 1341 G Street, NW 10th Floor Washington, DC 20005
