Further Resources for Families





	Groups That Could Be Helpful Resources Families Marriage Divorce Stepfamilies Single Parents Children Teens Parents Mothers Fathers Religious Resources Gay Community Families Families and Work Institute http://www.familiesandwork.org Conducts research on the changing workforce and its effects on family life and fosters mutually supportive connections among families, workplaces, and communities. Identifies issues, solutions, and their impact on families. American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Facts for Families http://www.aacap.org/info_families/index.htm Provides information on mental health issues that effect children, adolescents, and their families. Family Support America http://www.familysupportamerica.org/content/home.htm This new section of the site is home to a searchable nationwide database of hundreds of family support programs, networks and state overviews that Family Support America has compiled over the past several months. Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service http://www.reeusda.gov/new/csrees.htm Government organization for rural families, child care, and youth and families at risk. Family Planet http://family.starwave.com Website with a number of publications, services, and networks for families. Family Village Community Center http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/center.htm On-line organization listing resources for persons with disabilities, their families and those that provide services and support. Association of Black Psychologists http://www.abpsi.org Professional association dedicated to enhancing the well-being of black people in America. Family Resource Online http://www.familyresource.org Website containing numerous links to family resources in various categories. Coalition for Marriage, Family and Couples Education http://www.smartmarriages.com Clearinghouse for more than a hundred marriage, family and couples education courses, training, resources, and conferences. Free on-line newsletter. National Council on Family Relations http://www.ncfr.com Nonpartisan, non-denominational membership organization for researchers, educators, policy makers, and practicing professionals to share knowledge and information on families and to promote family well-being. Publishes the Journal of Marriage and Family and Family Relations: Interdisciplinary Journal of Applied Family Studies. National Organization of Christian Child and Family Agencies http://www.naccfa.org Evangelical Christian organization of agencies providing services to children and families. American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences http://www.aafcs.org Organization of family professionals in a variety of fields dedicated to improving family life. Council on Contemporary Families http://www.slip.net/~ccf A non-profit organization of family researchers, theorists and practitioners designed to promote informed and constructive discussion of contemporary families' needs. Families Worldwide http://www.fww.org A non-denominational organization focused on strengthening families worldwide. Focus on the Family http://www.fotf.org Evangelical Christian family ministry run by Dr. James Dobson. Publishes a variety of books and magazines on family issues and has national radio broadcasts. Family Research Council http://www.frc.org Nonpartisan education organization formerly affiliated with Focus on the Family. Seeks to promote the traditional family unit and a Judeo-Christian family value system. Marriage American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists http://www.aamft.org Professional organization serving marriage and family therapists. Coalition for Marriage, Family and Couples Education http://www.smartmarriages.com Clearinghouse for more than a hundred marriage, family and couples education courses, training, resources, and conferences. Free on-line newsletter. Searchable nationwide directory of programs, associations, organizations and classes: http://www.smartmarriages.com/directory_browse.html Marriage Savers http://www.marriagesavers.com Marriage Savers is a ministry that equips local communities, principally through local congregations, to help men and women prepare for marriage, strengthen existing marriages and restore troubled marriages. So far, it is established in 147 cities and towns in 37 states. Midwest Regional Office: Rev. Larry Ballard, Eau Claire, WI 715-834-2510, familyministry@netzero.net Southern Regional Office: Del R. Palmer, Melbourne Beach, FL321-726-8822, delrpalmer@aol.com International Lutheran Marriage Encounter http://www.ilme.org Lutheran version of the originally Catholic Marriage Encounter weekend couples retreat program. Worldwide Marriage Encounter http://www.wwme.org/ Interfaith organization sponsoring weekend retreats for engaged and married couples. Grand Rapids Community Marriage Policy http://www.GGRCmarriagepolicy.org Organization in Greater Grand Rapids, MI which brings together politicians, clergy, business and civic leaders to promote marriage in that community. Divorce American Bar Association Section of Family Law http://www.abanet.org/family/ Organization of family lawyers providing information to family law practitioners and the public. Academy of Family Mediators http://www.igc.apc.org/afm/ Provides mediation services and information for families facing separation, divorce, and other conflicts. Children of Separation and Divorce Center, Inc. http://cosd.bayside.net Provides services to help people of all ages adjust to separation, divorce, and remarriage. Americans for Divorce Reform:: laws, statistics, covenants and legislation. http://adams.patriot.net/~crouch/divorce.html John Crouch, Executive Director (703) 528-6700 2111 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 550 Arlington, Virginia Divorce Magazine http://www.divorcemag.com Website for the various local editions of Divorce Magazine published in the U.S. and Canada. Divorcesource.com http://www.divorcesource.com Provides information by state and province on such specific issues as child custody and support, alimony, counseling, visitation, mediation, taxes, and property appraisals. Rainbows http://www.rainbows.org/mission.html Assists support groups of family members affected by death, divorce, and other painful events. Stepfamilies Stepfamily Association of America http://www.stepfam.org Provides education and advocacy on attitudes toward stepfamilies, as well as lists of resources. Single Parents Cook Communications Ministries http://www.cookministries.com Evangelical family education publications, including resources on divorce and single parenting Single and Custodial Father's Network http://www.single-fathers.org Provides information and support for custodial fathers. Single Magazine http://www.singleagain.com On-line magazine for divorced, separated, or widowed single parents. Parents Place Single Parenting Page http://www.parentsplace.com/singleparent/ Provides information and emotional support for single mothers and fathers. Single Parents Association http://www.singleparents.org International on-line organization of single parents. Children Administration for Children and Families http://www.acf.dhhs.gov U.S. Department of Health and Human Services administration for the economic and social support of children, families, individuals, and communities. Information on welfare, developmental disabilities, refugees and repatriation, Native American families, child care, child support, and other policy issues. Annie E. Casey Foundation http://www.aecf.org Private charitable organization dedicated to helping build better futures for disadvantaged children in the United States. Fosters public policies, human-service reforms, and community supports to meet the needs of vulnerable children and families. Provides grants to states, cities, and neighborhoods. National Black Child Development Institute http://www.nbcdi.org Provides information, services, and advocacy on the quality of life of black children and families. Children Now http://www.childrennow.org Organization providing information on children's issues and community programs dedicated to meeting the needs of American children. Specific areas of emphasis include children and the media, children's health, and family economic security. Children's Defense Fund http://www.childrensdefense.org Advocacy group for children, particularly those who are poor, minority, and disabled. In partnership with religious communities, its Religious Affairs Division has promoted a moral start for children, response to the needs of children and the observation of Children's Sabbaths. The Children's Partnership http://www.childrenspartnership.org National, nonpartisan organization providing information to leaders and the public about the needs of America's children. Provides resources on parents, children, and the information superhighway, on strategies for children, youth and families, and on children's health insurance among other issues. Child Trends, Inc. http://www.childtrends.org Nonpartisan research organization that studies children, youth, and families through research, data collection, and data analysis. Child Welfare League of America http://www.cwla.org Membership of public and private agencies devoted to the well-being of America's vulnerable children and families. Provides services to abused, neglected and otherwise vulnerable children and youth and seeks to strengthen and support families and children. Coalition for America's Children http://www.usakids.org Alliance of national, state, and local organizations drawing attention to obstacles to the well-being of children and to boost children's concerns to the top of the public policy agenda. Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America http://www.bbbsa.org Matches children up with adult mentors to serve as role models. National Child Care Information Center http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/ccb/ U.S. Department of Health and Human Services site with information on child care resources. National Children's Coalition http://www.child.net/ncc.htm Maintains a Youth and Children's Resource Net with information for children and parents. National Network for Child Care http://www.nncc.org/about.html U.S. Department of Agriculture site with information on child care, particularly in rural areas. Teens Campaign for Our Children http://www.cfoc.org/main.html Begun as a coalition of pro-choice and pro-life groups concerned about rates of teen pregnancy, this organization of public and private sector resources promotes sexual responsibility and programs to reduce the rate of teen pregnancy. Provides advocacy, information, technical support, and resources for parents and teachers. Girl Power http://www.health.org/gpower Program aimed at helping 9 to 14-year-old girls navigate adolescence and reach their potential. Inroads, Inc. http://www.inroadsinc.org Places talented minority youth in business and industry internships. National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy http://www.teenpregnancy.org Private, nonpartisan organization aimed at preventing teen pregnancy. Initially stimulated by President Clinton's call in his 1995 State of the Union address for a national campaign against teen pregnancy. Task forces address effective of programs and research, state and local actions, religion and public values, and the media. Office of Population Affairs http://www.hhs.gov/progorg/opa U.S. Department of Health and Human Services office dealing with family planning and adolescent pregnancy programs. Provides information on and grants for programs aimed at reducing adolescent pregnancy. Partnerships Against Violence Network http://www.pavnet.org Provides information from seven federal agencies on violence and youth at risk. Parents Grandparents and Special Others Raising Children http://www.grandsplace.com On-line support group for grandparents and older relatives raising the children of family members. National Parent Information Network http://ericps.ed.uiuc.edu/npin/abtnpin.html Provides information for parents and those who work in parent education. Parent News http://www.parent.net Weekly on-line magazine with resource links, back issues, advice groups, and a bookstore. Parent Soup http://www.parentsoup.com Large on-line network that is the site of a number of parenting organizations and resources. ParentsPlace.com http://www.parentsplace.com Another large on-line network with reading rooms, organizations, and resources. Positive Parenting http://www.positiveparenting.com On-line magazine providing resources and information for parents and parenting instructors. Mothers La Leche League International http://www.lalecheleague.org Provides information, education, and mother-to-mother support for breastfeeding women. Moms Online http://www.momsonline.com Contains the magazine Moms Online and lists of national and state resources for mothers. Mothers at Home http://www.mah.org Provides education, advocacy, support and a magazine for mothers who choose to stay at home. Fathers The Fatherhood Project http://www.fatherhoodproject.org This project of the Families and Work Institute examines the future of fatherhood and seeks to develop ways to support men's involvement in childrearing. It works with early childhood programs, community practitioners, and workplaces to strengthen men's involvement in family life. The Fathers' Forum http://www.parentsplace.com Website maintained by a marriage and family therapist researching men's development as fathers. National Center for Fathering http://www.fathers.com Evangelical Christian organization that the promotes fatherhood through research and education, developing programs for fathers in multicultural settings, and organizing conference, workshops, and small group meetings of fathers to help men improve their fathering skills. National Fatherhood Initiative http://www.fatherhood.org Nonpartisan, non-sectarian organization dedicated to improving the well-being of children by increasing the number of committed and responsible fathers. Conducts public awareness campaigns, organizes conferences and community forums, provides resources for support programs, and disseminates information for men seeking to become more effective fathers. Promise Keepers http://www.promisekeepers.org Evangelical Christian organization for the promotion of men and fathers in families. Religious Resources National Council of Churches http://www.ncccusa.org The Committee on Family Ministries and Human Sexuality develops programs, strategies and policies to strengthen families and marriages, plus remedial and preventative programs for those in trouble. Staff contact: Joe Leonard: jleonard@ncccusa.org American Association of Pastoral Counselors http://www.aapc.org Interfaith organization promoting counseling with a theological perspective. National Association of Catholic Family Life Ministers http://www.nacflm.org Professional association providing information on programs for Catholic families. United Church of Christ: Minister for Children and Families: Rev. Carolyn Landers Pettigrew Cleveland, OH: 216-736-3863: pettigre@ucc.org United Methodist Church Director of Family Ministries and General Board of Discipleship Mary Jane Pierce Nashville, TN mnorton@gbod.org Christian Family Movement http://www.cfm.org Catholic organization of families for the promotion of marriage and family life. Jewishfamily.com http://www.jewishfamily.com Provides information on Jewish parenting and family life. Presbyterian Mariners http://www.unidial.com/~mariners Provides support for marriage and families through information, family groups, and other means. Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations http://www.uua.org/bookstore/family/index.html Provides books and materials on theology, social justice, and Unitarian Universalist parenting. United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism http://www.jtsa.edu/uscj Provides information on nurturing and celebrating Jewish family life. Jewish Women International "http://www.jewishwomen.org/ Web page designed for Jewish women involved in serious domestic problems and considering divorce. The Jewish Domestic Abuse and Agunah Problem Web Page users.aol.com/Agunah/ Information on Jewish domestic violence and the agunah in Jewish culture, including lists of agencies, a full set of Jewish family law documents, and Conservative and Reconstructionist approaches to divorce and domestic abuse. Maven http://www.maven.co.il Information for Jews on a variety of issues i.e. women and feminism, intermarriage and conversion plus links to other sites related to Judaism. Muslim Sisters Homepage http://www.jannah.org Contains information on women in Muslim history and in the Quran, and essays on such topics as intermarriage, violence against women, and polygamy. Christian Financial Concepts http://www.cfcministry.org Evangelical Christian finance and career ministry providing info for families and single parents. National Christian Counselors Association http://www.ncca.org Professional organization for Christian counselors of all denominations. Gay Community Freedom to Marry Project in New York evan@freedomtomarry.org Gay and Lesbian Parents Coalition International http://www.glpci.org Provides support, advocacy, and resource referrals for parents and children of lesbians and gays. Alternative Families http://www.altfammag.com A wide range of resources for alternative families including a magazine, many internet links, an online bookstore, and a directory of religious organizations. Gay Men's Health Crisis http://www.gmhc.org Provides a variety of services and supports for people with AIDS and their family and friends. Parents, Friends, and Families of Gays and Lesbians (PFLAG) http://www.pflag.org/pflag.html Promotes the well-being of gay, lesbian, and bisexual persons and their family and friends.