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Children & Families NYC Administration for Children Services -- comprehensive resource regarding children in foster care in New York City NYS Office of Children and Family Services -- serves the public by promoting the well-being and safety of children, families and communities in New York. U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services Administration for Children and Families
is a comprehensive resource which outlines federal programs that promote
the economic and social well-being of families, children, individuals,
and communities. Early Head Start National Resource Center — comprehensive federal resources on Early Head Start Mathematica Policy Research,
Early Head Start — Has a report of results from 7-year study
on effectiveness of Early Head Start Kids’ Source, Early Intervention sub-page — In-depth & timely education & healthcare information that will make a difference in the lives of parents & children Child Welfare League of America -- national not-for-profit organization promoting policies and programs to protect children and to strengthen families. Children’s Defense Fund — speaks for all the children of America who cannot vote, lobby, or speak for themselves and educates the nation about the needs of children and encourages preventive investment Voices for America’s Children — national advocacy group Citizens’ Committee for Children of New York — NYC-based multi-issue child advocacy organization New Yorkers For Children (NYFC)
is an organizations whose mission is to provide private resources needed
to assist ACS by increasing the private sector's awareness of child
welfare issues. Developmentally Disabled NYS Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities web site offers a variety of information and resources available for people with developmental disabilities and their families. The National Association for the Dually Diagnosed — devoted to advancing mental wellness for persons with developmental disabilities through the promotion of excellence in mental health care American Association of Mental Retardation -- Organization of professionals and others concerned about mental retardation and related disabilities. Education/After-School Program TASC — The After-School Corporation, a nonprofit organization, was established by the Open Society Institute in April 1998 to enhance the quality, availability, and sustainability of after-school programs in New York City and State and, eventually, across the nation. NYC Department of Education
— home page Community Re-Integration and Re-Entry Assistance NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services a comprehensive government web-site pertaining to the criminal justice system in New York State. NYS Department of Correctional Services web site offers extensive information on the correctional services, locations of facilities and other pertinent data. | |||||
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