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Non-profit child welfare organization that specializes in therapeutic foster care, in home intervention, behavioral health services, adoption services, training and education.
www.safy.org/
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A nonprofit organization in Washington, DC, working to eliminate abuse and neglect, alleviate homelessness, and educate high-risk youth to be responsible, successful adults.
www.flocdc.org/
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Nonprofit, multi-service agency providing community based, in home, foster care, adoption and group home services to children and families through Southeast Michigan.
www.enniscenter.org/
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The mission of the ranch is to serve the needs of abandoned or abused children and animals.
www.rocktheranch.com
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Works to rehabilitate and provide care for street children, and children of sex-workers in Mumbai, (formerly Bombay) India.
www.navjeevan.org
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A non-profit organization that provides educational training services to homeless families. Programs, research, and volunteer and donation information.
www.homesforthehomeless.com/
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Pairs high risk and underprivileged youth in Indiana with college students in a mentor capacity.
www.cmfk.org/
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An organization in South Africa that cares for abandoned babies, often with HIV/AIDS. Supports adoptions or fostering.
www.shepherdskeep.org.za/
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Works to prevent injury among children through hospital-based, community-oriented programs. News, events, speakers' bureau, and safety tips.
www.injuryfree.org/
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Nonprofit agency in Calgary, Canada that offers community counseling, child care in family day homes, and shelter for women and children escaping family violence and abuse.
www.sonshine.ab.ca/
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Offers training and programs designed to help families function better, keep children safe, and stop the unnecessary removal of children into state custody.
www.institutefamily.org/
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Dedicated to educating Africa's orphans in a nurturing environment within their homeland.
www.peacehousefoundation.org/
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An Indiana-based organization that offers resources and programs to help youth, parents, educators, and businesses eliminate substance abuse.
www.youthfirstinc.org/
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Offering community based services, emergency assistance, family aid, scholarships, and residential programs throughout Alabama and West Florida.
www.umch.net/
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Nonprofit society based in Greater Victoria, Canada that provides child care, housing for low-income families, women's services and residential care for the disabled.
www.cridge.org/
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Provides residential and support services to abused, homeless, and at-risk youth in Vancouver, Canada.
www.alternateshelter.com/
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Seeks to find quality foster and adoptive homes for abused, abandoned and neglected children by working through local faith communities.
www.childshare.org/
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Offers family counseling, employment services, foster care, and emergency help to families and children in the Sunset Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York.
www.cflsp.org/
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Provides at risk children with stable homes, education, and financial and emotional support. Programs, news, and locations.
www.boyshopegirlshope.org/
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A free program for children's agencies or hospitals that sends coloring pages to hospitalized children or to those who are terminally ill.
www.pagesforchildren.com/
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Provides opportunities for youth in Sarasota County, Florida to participate in positive, drug- and alcohol- free activities.
cydonline.org
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Shelter in Brisbane Australia for troubled women and children. Newsletter and contact information.
www.eaglehouse.com.au/
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Builds mentoring partnerships between college students and children of low-income housing developments in Vermont. News, programs, and volunteer and donation opportunities.
www.dreamprogram.org/
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An alliance for supporting and improving after school programs in the Charleston, South Carolina area.
www.schoolsoutsc.org/
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A nonprofit organization that helps underprivileged children in St Francis Bay, South Africa. News, projects, and photo gallery.
www.geocities.com/talhado/
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A network in Ireland devoted to assisting young people at risk. News, events, lobbying, and publications.
www.breakingthrough.org/
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A Texas-based organization that provides foster care services, as well as resources, training and information to protect children from child abuse and neglect.
www.pathway.org/
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Promotes mentoring of children and youth in communities throughout Europe.
www.mentoring-europe.org/
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Employs full-time mentors to help at-risk children. Chapters, news, partners, and how to donate.
www.friendsofthechildren.org/
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Seeks to document and develop effective services for children of criminal offenders and their families. Articles, programs, and training.
www.e-ccip.org/
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Offers workshops to youth service organizations, community leaders, and youth that deal with high risk kids, violence, drugs, alcohol and suicide.
www.recoveryfoundation.com/
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Puts at-risk teens in Massachusetts with meaningful volunteer jobs and mentoring relationships.
www.jairus.org/
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Community center for young people to engage in enrichment activities in the Rampart District of Los Angeles. Programs, board and staff members, and volunteer opportunities.
www.heartofla.org/
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Presents goals, objectives and programs of Unang Hakbang Foundation (UHF), an organization helping disadvantaged children in the Philippines.
www.geocities.com/unang_hakbang/
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Encourages volunteerism in Japanese students at Josai Junior High school. Projects and contact information.
www.geocities.com/josaivolunteer/
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A Christian ministry that provides services to children and families in Alabama.
www.shepherdsstaffministry.org/
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A non-profit organization that provides services to Michigan's hard-to-place foster children. Events, speeches, and programs.
www.bigfamilyofmichigan.org/
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Provides mental health and other services to children and families in southern Maryland. Counseling, mentoring, education, and health initiatives.
www.center-for-children.org/
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Provides emergency shelter, crisis hotlines, residential services, advocacy, mentoring, and counseling to children and families in the Kansas City Metropolitan area.
www.synergyservices.org/
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Seeks to improve social conditions for underserved people and communities in the Chicago, Illinois area. Community centers, programs, and policy and advocacy.
www.hullhouse.org/
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Offers counseling, family mediation, infant services, and child abuse treatment programs to children and families in southwest Michigan.
www.guidanceclinic.org/
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A human services organization dedicated to the mental well-being of children, adults and families in Wayne County, Michigan.
www.guidance-center.org/
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Free and confidential assistance to families and individuals in times of personal crisis. Hotline and fact sheets.
www.mycrisiscenter.com/
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Provides a children's shelter, advocacy programs, and community services to at-risk children.
www.hopehouseonline.org/
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A non-profit organization in Alaska that promotes healthy families. Family support services, WIC, and child abuse prevention.
www.rcpcfairbanks.org/
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A Volunteer Organisation helping Vietnam's poorest children to escape poverty. Working with street kids and children with disabilities.
www.bdcf.org/
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A Kansas-based organization that provides shelter and social services to children and youth who are facing abuse, neglect or family disruption.
www.kidstlc.org/
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Provides support services, after-school programs, and workshops for inner city children in South Phoenix, Arizona.
www.kidsplaceinternational.org/
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A seaside family retreat for children with cancer and their families. Program offers beach games, arts/crafts, parent support groups, and inter-faith devotionals.
www.lighthousefamilyretreat.org/
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A non-profit organization in Hawaii that offers year-round assistance to homeless children and families.
www.christmaswishprogram.org/
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A non-profit organization in Oklahoma that provides vocational, residential, and youth and family services.
www.peopleinc.org/
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Offers economic development, housing, job assistance, and child and family programs to persons living in southwest Virginia. News, staff, and programs.
www.peopleincorp.org/
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Assists low income persons in southwestern Virginia in the areas of transportation, child care, child support, and family development. Information in English and Spanish.
www.taproanoke.org/
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Provides services to residents of Delaware County, Pennsylvania, including emergency shelters, rent and utility assistance, and job assistance.
www.caadc.org/
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Offers Head Start, WIC, and transportation programs to residents of southwestern Pennsylvania.
www.caswg.org/
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Assists low-income individuals and families in Dutchess County, New York. News, programs, and services.
www.dccaa.org/
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A non-profit organization in Orange County, New York that assists low-income families with housing, utilities, health insurance, and employment.
www.recap.org/
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A non-profit organization based in Wisconsin that provides housing, employment, and preschool services to families with limited income.
www.capserv.org/pages/About_Us.html
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Provides family development, health, and nutrition services to low-income residents of the greater Omaha, Nebraska area.
www.gocaomaha.org/
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Offers child care, education, employment, and housing services to families in the Tacoma, Washington area.
www.mdc-tacoma.org/
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A Minnesota-based organization that offers housing, health, employment, education and transportation services to low-income families.
www.threeriverscap.org/
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Serves families and communities in southeast Nebraska and north central Kansas by offering health, education, nutrition, and housing programs.
www.bvca.net/
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A non-profit organization that provides early childhood programs, health and nutrition services, and housing programs.
www.welcome2cncs.com/main.htm
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Provides educational, employment, health, and housing programs for low income families.
www.mnca.net/
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Non-profit organization that works with social service agencies in different countries to help families on matters of adoption, child custody, child support, and child abuse.
www.iss-usa.org/
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A nonprofit membership association of youth serving agencies and advocates, dedicated to enhancing community-based agencies serving youth and families in Texas.
www.tnoys.org/
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A non-profit membership association of youth service organizations in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia.
www.manynet.org/
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Works closely with the Probation Department of Monterey County, California to reduce delinquency and improve child welfare.
www.honeyschildren.org/
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A clinic in Arizona that provides medical care to children of poor Mexican families. Newsletter, donation opportunities, and volunteer programs.
www.standrewsclinic.org/
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Provides mentoring in New York City to several groups of children, including foster children, the homeless, and recent immigrants.
www.mentoringusa.org/
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An interdisciplinary forum for critical scholarship regarding service programs for children and youth.
www.elsevier.com/wps/find/journaldescription.cws_home/556/description#description
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Seeks to improve the lives of children and families of incarcerated parents through education, training, resources and consulting.
www.incarceratedparents.org/
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A Christian mentoring program for at-risk youth. Information on partnerships, mission, and how to get involved in a coaching program.
www.lifecoaches.org
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A nonprofit organization that arranges showings of first-run movies to children confined to hospitals.
lollipoptheater.org/
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Seeks to promote healthy families in south Mississippi. Families First Resource Center, Child Advocacy Center, High-Risk Youth/Teen Mentor Program, and Welcome Baby Program.
www.mscpca.com/index.asp
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A center located in Vermont that offers playgroups, parent education and support groups, assistance with child care costs, lending library, and a Child Advocacy Center.
www.the-family-place.org/
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A Social Work and Social Care company based in London, UK that offers foster care services, help with disabled children, and programs to prevent youth delinquency.
www.transitionalcare.co.uk/
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A non-profit organization serving children and families in central Iowa. Specializes in Head Start, child nutrition, family development, and housing services.
www.micaonline.org/
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St. Ann's is a home for abused, neglected, and abandoned children and pregnant and parenting teenage women.
www.stanns.org/
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