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General Parenting

ADOL: Adolescence Directory On-Line
Well maintained, selected electronic guide to information on adolescent issues from the Center for Adolescent Studies at Indiana University. 

Adolescent Health Links
Links to member organizations, government agencies, and foundations of the AMAs National Coalition on Adolescent Health.

American Academy of Pediatrics
The AMP is an organization of 55,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical sub-specialists and surgical specialists dedicated to the health, safety and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults. Site provides access to AAP documents on literacy promotion, early learning partnerships, television viewing and the effect on child development, early brain development (includes Powerpoint presentation), and other topics related to child development. 

BabyNames
Brief information about names and their meanings.

Baby Place
Links for information on pregnancy, birth and babies.

BrainNet
Research on brain development in children birth through age five.

Bright Future
Bright Futures provides a practical developmental approach to providing health supervision for children of all ages. Partnership of HRSA, Health Resources & Services Administration (US Dept. of Health and Human Services); NCEMCH, National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health (Georgetown University); and Pfizer Pediatric Health. 

Center for Adolescent & Family Studies
Very useful treatment of developmental tasks of adolescence and the sleep needs of teens (see Sites for Parents).

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Index to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Web site by subject, including, Infants and Children and Adolescents and Teens.

Childrens Defense Fund 
The Childrens Defense Fund exists to provide a strong and effective voice for all the children of American, with particular attention to the needs of poor and minority children and children with disabilities. Provides information about child care and early education as well as state health insurance programs for working parents.

Child Development Institute
Extensive references to parenting resources for children and teens.

Children Now
Children Now is a nonpartisan organization recognized nationally for its policy expertise and up-to-date information regarding children. The targeted audience is broad, reaching out to parents, lawmakers, citizens, business, media and community leaders.

Childrens Software Review
Reviews of more than 4,000 software products for children. Independently owned and operated.

Connect for Kids
The Benton Foundation working with other partners is an outstanding resource to parents and adults working with children. The Early Years is a featured section. The site may be searched by state and includes links to many child-serving organizations.

David and Lucile Packard Foundation: The Future of Children
The Future of Children, published twice annually, provides timely information on major issues related to childrens well-being, with special emphasis on providing objective analysis and evaluation and translating existing knowledge into effective programs and policies. The targeted audience includes public policy makers, legislators, business leaders, and professionals in both the public and private sectors.

Dr. Toy's Guide on the Internet
Provides evaluative information on hundreds of toys.

Family.com

Families and Work Institute
A nonprofit organization that addresses work related issues and impacts on the family, from cradle to grave. President and co-founder, Ellen Galinsky is author of Rethinking the Brain and other authoritative work on child development and issues impacting families.

HHS Fatherhood Initiative
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this Initiative addresses the importance of fathers in the lives of their children from infancy through adolescence. Provides related information on programs and resources.

Healthfinder U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Gateway to selected health and human services information resources with online links to governmental and public organizations by subject, including parenting, infants, children, teens, and families. Highly recommended

Keeping Youth Drug Free
"An online guide for parents, grandparents, elders, Mentors and Other Caregivers." Co-sponsored by The National PTA, US Department of Health and Human Services, and Center for Substance Ause Prevention.

KidsHealth.org
Created by the pediatric medical experts at The Alfred I duPont Hospital for Children, The Nemours Childrens Clinic, and other childrens health facilities nationwide. Articles on many aspects of child health, for parents, kids, and teens. 

KidSource Online
Information for parents on child health, education, and parenting topics. Includes easy to access information on recalls of consumer products.

National Black Child Development Institute
Celebrating its 30th anniversary, the National Black Child Development Institute exists to protect the quality of life of African American Children and their families. Their programs include an Early Childhood Leadership Resource Center and Parent Empowerment Project.

National Center for Children in Poverty
National report reveals how Washington state fares in caring for young children and families. This is one of the studies NCCP provides. Includes state-specific findings from map and tract on state initiatives for young children and families. Includes other relevant information.

National Immunization Program
Centers for Disease Control compiled information on childhood diseases and immunization.

Northwest Parent Connection
Great regional resources for parent areas. Includes easy access to Seattles Child, Eastside Parent, and Puget Sound Parent. Handy phone book for each access point. Includes information on Portland. 

ParenthoodWeb
Baby names, product recalls, consumer information, and parenting information.

Parent Soup
Provides easy access to parenting information by age of child, from infancy through teens. Includes information on pregnancy. 

Parent Trust for Washington Children
Parenting tips and resources. Funded by the Division of Children & Family Services, DSHS, King County Children & Family Commission, Boeing Company, United Way, and more agencies. 

Parents, Kids & Communications
The FCCs parent information page with methods for parents to use in guiding their childrens use of television, cable and more.

Preventing Drug Use Among Children and Adolescents
Online resource for preventing drug abuse. Written by the National Institute on Drug Abuse and the National Institutes of Health.

Screen It
Parent-oriented reviews of popular movies, music, DVD, and videos.

Talk With Your Kids
Excellent guidance to parents on how to talk to their children about violence, sex, drugs and alcohol, AIDS, and HIV. Includes links to relevant organizations and recommended web sites.

Washington Kids Count
An annual State of Our Children report produced by the Human Services Policy Center, University of Washington. 

Local Resources in King County and Seattle

After School Learning
Local agencies list their after school and summer programs for kids ages 5-14. Includes programs in the Arts, Education, Sports, Childcare and more.

Birth to Five
Information and links to organizations in King County that offer resources and services for the birth to five audience.

Breast-friends.org
Developed by the Seattle-King County Breastfeeding Coalition and the South King County Breastfeeding Coalition this website provides accurate breastfeeding information throughout King County. The coalition advocates for " breastfeeding-friendly policies and legislation; educates health and childcare professionals, business and the media about the importance of breastfeeding; and provides access to breastfeeding resources.” (Seattle-King County Breastfeeding Coalition Members, 1999)

Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center
Children’s is the only regional pediatric referral center devoted to the medical, surgical and developmental needs of children ages birth to 21 in the four-state area of Washington, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho.

Community Health Access Program
CHAP (Community Health Access Program) links parents and caregivers to medical resources in their community. If a parent or caregiver has concerns about their child’s (age birth to 3) development, CHAP can provide early intervention resources.

GoCityKids
Get the inside scoop on family friendly places to go, things to do, and local resources.

King County Public Health
A guide to Public Health services for children, teens and families with information on services provided at specific locations

King County Prosecutor's Office Truancy  Talk Web Site
A resource site for Parents, Schools, and Kids, the Truancy Talk Web Site helps the schools to prevent truancy, by supplying legal advice, assisting in school intervention programs, and participating in Court sponsored attendance workshops.

King County Youth and Family Services
Provides counseling, outreach and support services to youth and their families.

ParentMap
ParentMap is a monthly newsmagazine & online resource for parents in the Seattle and Eastside communities.Site includes classes, camps, activities, private schools, & birthday party resources in the Seattle/Eastside area.

Summer Food Service Program (Summer Sack Lunch program)
Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks are served to children ages 1 – 18 during the summer at sites in Seattle and King County.

Youth Eastside Services
A guide to Eastside counseling and parenting groups and other support services for families.

Family Outings in Seattle/King County/Puget Sound

Places to Go - Northwest
Convenient links to parks, museums, theater, and music in and around King County.

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Child Care Resources & Information for Parents

Child Care Bureau - U.S. Department of Health and Human Service 
The Child Care Bureau administers federal funds to states, territories, and tribes to assist low-income families in accessing quality child care for children while parents work or participate in education or training. The Child Care Bureau advocates for high quality, affordable child care for all children.

Child Care Resources for King County
Outstanding local child care site with directory and parenting information, such as how to choose a child care provider, types of child care, child care rates, and child care for infants.

Child Care Health Program 
Offers health promotion and disease prevention services to child care facilities throughout Seattle and King County.

Department of Early Learning
Washington State’s Department of Early Learning (DEL) provides information and resources for parents and those who care for and teach young children, including essential information on selecting child care, requirements for child care providers, Washington laws and staff contacts.

National Child Care Information Center
The Child Care Bureau was established in 1995 to improve the quality, availability and affordability of child care on a national basis. This site is supported by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Administration on Children, Youth and Families, and Child Care Bureau.

Washington State Child Care Resource and Referral Network
A network of 17 community-based, private, non-profit child care resource and referral agencies across Washington. The Network provides training and technical assistance to parents, child care providers, employers, and the community. Provides extensive links to directories, foundations, state and national organizations. Return to top