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ADA Accessibility Guideline for Play Areas - Notice of amendment
http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=2000_register&docid=00-29599-filedmendment
The amended advisory note, effective December
20, 2000, clarifies the distinction between elevated and ground level play components.
Administration for Children and Families Directory Search
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/orgs/employee.htm
The department's staff phone directory is available
in a searchable database.
Child Care Bureau
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ccb/
In order to enhance the quality, affordability,
and supply of child care available for all families, the CCB administers federal
funds to States, Territories, and Tribes so low-income families can access quality
child care while parents work or participate in education or training.
Child Health Toolbox
http://www.ahrq.gov/chtoolbx/
Designed to help state and local policymakers,
program directors and staff, and other stakeholders evaluate the quality of
performance of health programs serving children, this toolkit enables understanding
of performance measurement and effective use of the technique.
Early Head Start National Resource Center (EHS NRC)
http://www.ehsnrc.org/
In partnership with specialists at regional Quality
Improvement Centers, the resource center offers information and training on
best practices related to the development and care of infants and toddlers.
The Web site includes program information, a program locator, products and publications,
information resources, a calendar, a discussion forum, and links to Web sites
containing relevant information.
Facilities Help Line
http://www.wku.edu/Info/General/TTAS/fac/index.htm
Provides guidance for constructing and/or renovating
a facility to meet Head Start program needs and standards.
Family and Youth Services Bureau
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/fysb/
Predicated on the need for youth growing up in
difficult situations to have access to a strong continuum of care, FYSB: awards
funding to communities so that they can offer supportive services, tests new
approaches to helping youth, and created a network of support including a national
hotline and referral system for runaway and homeless youth. The bureau offers
conferences, training and onsite consultations; documents effective practices;
and distributes information.
Head Start Bureau
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/hsb/
Explains the program's comprehensive and individualized
services for low-income children from birth to age five and their families.
The Web site includes announcements, legislation, regulations and policies,
frequently asked questions, research and statistics, partners, a list of Head
Start grantees, links to other relevant Web sites, and information about the
Children's Health Insurance Program.
Learn the Signs. Act Early.
http://www.cdc.gov/actearly
Easy-to-use comprehensive information about the
important developmental milestones for children from birth to five years old
is found on this recently launched web site. “Learn the Signs. Act Early.”
assists teachers, parents, and other child care providers with charts, interactive
tools, fact sheets and links to other information. Sponsored by the National
Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities of the Centers for Disease
Control with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the American
Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the Autism Coalition, Autism Society of America
(ASA), Cure Autism Now (CAN), First Signs, Organization for Autism Research
(OAR), and the National Alliance for Autism Research (NAAR) as partners.
National Adoption Information Clearinghouse
http://naic.acf.hhs.gov/
Information and services on all aspects of adoption
for professionals, policy makers and the general public are provided Services
include: technical assistance to professionals and policy makers, a library,
publications, databases on adoption resources, and information on Federal and
State legislation.
The National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health (NCEMCH)
http://www.ncemch.org/about/default.html
Intended to help federal, state, and local policy
makers, public health professionals and the public, the Center provides: national
leadership in program development, policy analysis and education, and cutting-edge
knowledge.
National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/
NCBDDD has three primary objectives: promoting
optimal fetal, infant and child development; preventing birth defects and childhood
developmental disabilities; and enhancing the quality of life and preventing
secondary conditions among children and adolescents, and adults who are living
with a disability.
National Child Care Information Center (NCCIC)
http://www.nccic.org/
An array of media - phone, fax, mail and electronic
- are employed to link and provide the broad child care community with resources
so that all children and families have access to high-quality comprehensive
services.
National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect
http://nccanch.acf.hhs.gov/
Provides professionals with publications and technical
assistance relating to Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention, Child Welfare, State
Statutes and Statistics.
National Head Start Training and Technical Assistance Resource Center
(NRC)
http://www.hsnrc.org
The NRC supports national responses to Head Start
training and technical assistance needs and facilitates communication and information
sharing within the Head Start Training and Technical Assistance and Head Start-State
Collaboration networks. The Web site includes resources for the Head Start Training
and Technical Assistance Network. This site includes The National Child Development
Institute training materials and a discussion forum on the Institute. Additional
content is under development.
National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse
http://www.ask.hrsa.gov/MCH.cfm
Order free publications on an extensive range
of topics significant to the health and safety of mothers and children. Resources
focus on policy issues, program development and patient education.
Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation (OPRE). Child Outcomes Research
and Evaluation Team (CORE)
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/opre/
Includes research, publications and reports and
answers common questions about research efforts for four ACF Bureaus: Child
Care Bureau, Children's Bureau, Family and Youth Services Bureau, and Head Start
Bureau.
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
http://www.cpsc.gov
The CPSC is an Independent Federal Regulatory
Agency. Its focus is to save lives and keep families safe by reducing the risk
of injuries and deaths associated with consumer products. CPSC's web site includes:
a Library of publications, News of Recalls, a means to Report Unsafe Products
and a 4 Kids section. A separate Consumer section, as well as a number of publications,
are in Spanish.
Annie E. Casey Foundation
http://www.aecf.org
The Annie E. Casey Foundation is a private charitable
organization dedicated to helping build better futures for disadvantaged children
in the United States. The foundation's primary mission is to foster public policies,
human-service reforms, and community supports that more effectively meet the
needs of today’s vulnerable children and families. Activities include
grants that help states, cities, and communities fashion more innovative, cost-effective
responses to these needs, reports on various projects and related topics, AdvoCasey
-a quarterly public policy magazine (available on-line), newsletters - Casey
Connects and InSites, and the annual
KidsCount - a demographic survey of the status of
children.
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
http://www.naeyc.org/
Dedicated to improving the quality of programs
for children from birth through third grade, the association's members and affiliate
organizations focus on improving both professional practice and working conditions
in early childhood education. Workshops, policy statements, and resources are
directed accordingly.
National Black Child Development Institute (NBCDI)
http://www.nbcdi.org/
Provides and supports programs, workshops, and
resources for African American children, their parents and communities in: Early
Health and Education, Health, Elementary and Secondary Education, Child Welfare,
Parenting.
National Head Start Association (NHSA)
http://www.nhsa.org/
Dedicated exclusively to the Head Start community,
this forum advocates for the continued enhancement of Head Start services for
poor children ages 0-5 and their families.
Zero to Three
http://www.zerotothree.org/
Strengthens and promotes families, practitioners,
and communities support for the healthy development of babies and toddlers by
advancing current knowledge, communicating research, and providing resources.
E-mail nanettel@headstartinfo.org
for more national organizations
sites of interest to the Head Start community.
Annotated Bibliography of Head Start Research
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/hsb2/biblio/index.jsp
Head Start, as part of its leadership responsibilities
in the provision and demonstration of state-of-the-art services, initiates and
supports new research activities and synthesizes, disseminates and incorporates
into program operations important research findings. The database contains over
2,800 entries that span 36 years of research.
Center for Children & Families
http://www.tc.edu/new%2Dlives/about.htm
CCF's orientation toward the development of children
is directed toward conducting research projects; developing reports, publications
and presentations; and disseminating information about relevant research activities,
reports and other publications sponsored by various agencies. Current research
focuses on transitional stages in childhood, literacy, family and work, early
childhood interventions, neighborhoods. The center offers training opportunities
in policy analysis and research for graduate students.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
http://www.cdc.gov/
Locate information on health topics, scientific
data and statistics on disease rates, birth defects, and more in English and
Spanish.
Child Health USA
http://www.mchb.hrsa.gov/mchirc/chusa/
The annual report on the health status and service
of children is based on a compilation of secondary data. The 59 indicators are
summarized in charts and graphs as well as in text.
Child Trends
http://www.childtrends.org/
Throughout the country, state and local governments
and private organizations are using child and youth indicators to monitor needs,
assess progress, hold themselves accountable, and plan for the future. Useful
resources include publications, web sites, and listservs; contact information
is provided.
Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics
http://www.childstats.gov/
The forum, by fostering coordination and collaboration
in the collection and reporting of Federal statistics, "offers easy access
to federal and state statistics and reports on children and their families,
including: population and family characteristics, economic security, health,
behavior and social environment, and education. Reports...include 'America's
Children', ...and 'Nuturing Fatherhood.' "
FedStats
http://www.fedstats.gov/
Find statistics on children and families, employment,
income, and Head Start expenditures.
Head Start Research and Evaluation
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/hsb/research/index.htm
Presents compendiums of data in yearly Statistical
Fact Sheets, develops reports evaluating program effectiveness, and sponsors
a research conference with stakeholder partners every other year.
Healthfinder.gov
http://www.healthfinder.gov/
Developed by the U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services, this site is a gateway to reliable health information for the
general public. On-line publications, clearinghouses, databases, support groups,
and not-for-profit organizations are all included. healthfinder®
español contiene fuentes de información seleccionadas en español
que le pueden servir de guía para tomar decisiones con relación
a su salud.
KIDS COUNT Data Book: 2001: State Profiles of Child Well-Being
http://www.aecf.org/kidscount/kc2001
Sponsored by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, this
compilation of child-related data can be downloaded to meet various criteria
as well as produce custom graphs, maps, and rankings.
KIDS COUNT Census Data On-line
http://www.aecf.org/kidscount/census/
Indicators of child well-being released by the
2000 U.S. Census have been updated as of October, 2001 with select data from
the 2000 Census Short-Form (Census SF1). New data is available for: Age and
Sex; Race; Hispanic Origin Status; Living arrangements. New geographic regions
include: the United States; individual states; the nation's largest cities;
Counties; Metropolitan areas; Congressional districts (for the 106th Congress);
New England towns.
National Association of Counties
http://www.naco.org/counties/counties/index.cfm
Provides information on elected officials, demographic
and economic data, and links to county web sites by state.
National Center for Children in Poverty
http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/dept/nccp/
In order to develop strategies to overcome
the harmful consequences of young child poverty, NCCP: identifies and evaluates
promising approaches to prevent it; charts state initiatives for young children
and families; identifies issues related to linking welfare reform initiatives
with early childhood; analyzes data to gain new insights about patterns of child
care supply and demand; maintains an on-line database of research on welfare
law reform and other relevant policies and programs among its activities. In
addition, the center disseminates its findings through newsletters, reports,
fact sheets, opinion pieces etc.
Trends in the Well-Being of America's Children & Youth 2001
http://aspe.hhs.gov/hsp/01trends/intro.htm
Intended to provide the policy community, the
media, and all interested citizens with an accessible overview of data describing
the condition of children in the United States, this report annually presents
the most recent and reliable estimates on more than 80 indicators of well-being.
U.S. Census Bureau
http://www.census.gov/
It contains extensive statistics on topics such
as housing, income, poverty, race, and general population data. The site can
be searched by keyword or browsed through by subject or county.
CelebratingFamilies.org
This new on-line calendar will showcase commemorative
dates, events, activities and resources for families through the year -- and
will be updated often. Celebrating Families 2002 will spotlight culture, tradition
and diversity, as well as advocate active community involvement. Use it to plan
your local observances, news coverage, and family celebrations.
Connect for Kids
http://www.connectforkids.org
The weekly e-newsletter, sponsored by the Benton
Foundation, is intended to "help adults make their communities better places
for families and children." A News section, Book Reviews, and articles
on various topics are regular features. The site also includes a database of
groups working on behalf of children and families, a calendar of events, a synthesis
of current activities state-by-state, and lists volunteer opportunities.
Americans for the Arts: Links for Task Force on Children's Learning
and the Arts: Birth to Age Eight
http://www.aep-arts.org/PDF%20Files/Young%20Children.pdf
Part of the Goals 2000 Arts Education Partnership,
this site provides links to governmental, non-profit, and private organizations
involved in promoting arts education for infants and children.
Bright Futures
http://www.brightfutures.org
Resources in both English and Spanish are designed
to promote and improve the health, education and well-being of infants, children,
adolescents, families, and communities.
EarlyChildhood.Com
http://www.earlychildhood.com/
A source for: getting advice from experts in the
field; locating creative projects; sharing ideas with and asking questions of
early childhood professionals.
Early Childhood Educators' and Family Web Corner
http://users.stargate.net/~cokids/Family.html
Pages for teachers and parents chock full of:
articles, chats, message boards, print and electronic resources, on-line courses,
conferences, etc.
GEM: The Gateway to Educational Materials
http://www.thegateway.org
The searchable database, developed by the University
of Syracuse for The National Library of Education, contains over 1,000 education
resources for use with pre-schoolers -- activities to lesson plans to curriculum
units - from a variety of agencies, associations, companies, school districts,
etc.. All are available directly on the Internet.
A Head Start on Science
http://www.csulb.edu/~sci4kids/
Directed to Head Start teachers, teacher assistants
and home visitors, the university/ school district sponsored demonstration project
-- intended to be replicated -- focuses on these professionals becoming more
confident and enthusiastic in encouraging a sense of scientific wonder within
young children. Through observing, communicating, comparing, and organizing
or classifying, young children will begin a lifelong interest in science.
Parent Action For Children: Formerly the I Am Your Child Foundation
http://www.iamyourchild.org/
The foundation is devoted to "raise public
awareness about early childhood development [during the first three years] and
to try to influence public policy makers to increase spending on early childhood
programs." Guidance for parents in the areas of activities, emotional support,
brain development, etc. is included. Video clips by noted experts such as T.
Berry Brazelton are available on the site as well.
Idea Box: Early Childhood Education & Activity Resources
http://www.theideabox.com/
Activities and links for preschoolers, elementary-school-age
children, parents, and teachers. Seasonal activities, projects and games, songs,
recipes, arts and crafts, message boards for parents and teachers are featured.
National Institute on Early Childhood Development and Education
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OERI/ECI/
The Early Childhood Institute (ECI) supports research
and shares information about the three Rs of early childhood education: relationships,
resilience, and readiness.
National Network for Child Care: Child Development
http://www.naccrra.net/
An array of articles addresses the developmental
stages and needs of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Intellect, language,
emotional/social, ages and stages, brain are covered. Links are provided to
resources published in Spanish and additional sources for materials published
in Spanish.
Nutrition Standards for Child-care Programs
http://www.eatright.org/cps/rde/xchg/SID-5303FFEA-9F991477/ada/hs.xsl/home_1731_ENU_HTML.htm
Health care practitioners, day-care providers,
and parents gain solid information on menu adequacy and planning, food preparation,
foodservice, food safety and nutrition for young children enrolled in day care/head
start centers.
E-mail nanettel@headstartinfo.org for more sites devoted to early childhood development and education.
BabyCenter: The Dad's Page
http://www.babycenter.com/dads/
BabyCenter is dedicated to helping new and expectant
parents find the information, support, and reassurance they need. BabyCenter
is packed with reference information; links to other on-line destinations; helpful
hints and checklists; and ways to connect with peers.
Boot Camp for New Dads
http://www.newdads.com
Formed in 1990, BCND is both a community-based
program delivering support and education through actual baby handling to men
confronting the realities of fatherhood and a national network addressing the
multiple responsibilities of fatherhood at the same time.
The Fatherhood Project
http://www.fatherhoodproject.org/
The Fatherhood Project is a national research
and education project that examines the future of fatherhood and develops ways
to support men's involvement in child rearing. Through books, films, consultation,
seminars, and training, they present practical strategies to support fathers
and mothers in their parenting roles.
National Center for Fathering
http://www.fathers.com
Articles are presented concerning various aspects
of fatherhood to inspire and equip men to be better fathers. Research and practical
resources aim to prepare dads for nearly every fathering situation.
National Fatherhood Initiative (NFI)
http://www.fatherhood.org/
NFI conducts public awareness campaigns promoting
responsible fatherhood, organizes conferences and community fatherhood forums,
provides resource material to organizations seeking to establish support programs
for fathers, publishes a quarterly newsletter, and disseminates informational
material to men seeking to become more effective fathers.
E-mail nanettel@headstartinfo.org for more sites devoted to fatherhood and male involvement.
BabyCenter
http://www.babycenter.com/
Offers timely information on topics covering pre-natal
to toddler development, including health, nutrition, parenting and childcare.
Parenting chat rooms and electronic bulletin boards are available.
The Center for Health and Health Care in Schools (CHHCS) -- Parents'
Resource Center.
http://www.healthinschools.org/parents/
Information on Emotions and Behaviors, General
Health, Nutrition and Fitness, and Safety and Checklists to evaluate Health
Services and Programs in school are provided for parents. CHHCS, the policy
and program resource center located at The George Washington University School
of Public Health and Health Services, is dedicated to strengthening health care
delivery systems for children and adolescents and to maximizing outcomes for
children through more effective health programs and health care services in
schools.
Center for the Improvement of Child Caring
http://www.ciccparenting.org
The Center designs, delivers and disseminates
its numerous projects, services and publications in support of education for
parents, and continuing education for those who serve parents, children and
families.
Health Resources
http://www.ttas.org/health.html
From the Region IV Training and Technical Services
pages at Western Kentucky University, this resource offers a great selection
of dental, general, infant and children, medication, and nutrition sites.
Nanny's Place for Parents
http://www.moonlily.com/parents/
Resources are provided for parents-to-be, as well
as parents of infants and small children.
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) - formerly
the National Parent Information Network (NPIN)
http://www.eric.ed.gov/
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC)
is a digital library of education-related resources, sponsored by the Institute
of Education Sciences of the U.S. Department of Education. As the ERIC digital
library opens to the public on September 1, 2004, the collection consists primarily
of electronic bibliographic records describing journal and non-journal literature
selected by ERIC from 1966 - 2003. In the months and years ahead, the collection
will expand to include the full-text of articles along with other electronic
resources such as audio and video materials.
The National Parenting Center (TNPC)
http://www.tnpc.com/
Dedicated to providing parents with comprehensive
and responsible guidance from nine of the world's most renowned child-rearing
authorities, The National Parenting Center invites parents to expand their parenting
skills and strengths.
ParenthoodWeb
http://www.parenthoodweb.com/
This site is a resource with parenting and child
care information. Links are provide to information on pregnancy, children's
books, toddlers and infants, recipes, and much more.
Parenting.com
http://www.parenting.com/parenting/
Part of The Parenting Group at Time Inc., the
web site offers useful tools, solutions, strategies and answers from doctors,
child-development experts and other parents.
ParentsPlace.com
http://www.parentsplace.com
In addition to a wealth of information on parenting,
this site features an "ask" the expert section with electronic access
to a pediatrician, teacher, and nutritionist, among others.
E-mail nanettel@headstartinfo.org for more sites devoted to parents.
Great Sites
http://www.ala.org/Content/NavigationMenu/ALSC/Great_Web_Sites_for_Kids/Great_Web_Sites_for_Kids.htm
Over 700 sites devoted to children. Categories
include Arts and Entertainment, Literature and Language, Planet Earth and Beyond,
and Science and Technology.
Help Your Child Learn Math Early
http://www.ed.gov/pubs/EarlyMath/
Simple activities that parents can do with 2-
to 5-year-olds to help children get a start on mathematical learning.
KidsCom
http://www.kidscom.com
An electronic playroom for children with art activities,
games, and opportunities to earn KidsKash Points. KidsKash Points can be used
to order items from KidsCom's loot locker.
KidsPsych
http://www.kidspsych.org
Games provided to help children with thinking
skills and deductive reasoning. Books are also provided that deal with issues
that may affect children (i.e., death, divorce, phobias, and nightmares).
E-mail nanettel@headstartinfo.org for more sites devoted to children.
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