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Administration for Children and Families (ACF)
ACF is the Federal agency that funds State, local, and tribal organizations to provide family assistance (welfare), child support, child care, Head Start, child welfare, and other programs related to children and families. The web site provides information about the agency's programs, Federal grants, research efforts, State and local programs, publications, and toll-free hotline numbers.
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP)
AACAP provides information for the public to promote understanding of the developmental, behavioral, emotional, and mental disorders affecting children and adolescents. The web site provides facts and resources for families, resources for medical students and residents, advocacy updates, publications, and information on hot topics.
Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health (FFCMH)
FFCMH is a national, parent-run advocacy and support organization for children and youth with emotional, behavioral, or mental disorders and their families. The web site provides information about the annual conference, policy issues, newly released reports, local chapters, training and technical assistance resources, publications, and links to related advocacy organizations, Federal agencies, information clearinghouses, professional organizations, and resources for mental health research.
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY)
NICHCY is a national information center that provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues for families, educators, administrators, journalists, and students. The web site provides access to research-based information on children with disabilities, downloadable publications, web resources related to the well-being of children with disabilities, State disability-related resources, and information about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and a special section for kids.
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Part of the National Institutes of Health, NICHD supports and conducts research on topics related to the health of children, adults, and families, including birth defects and mental retardation. The web site provides information about current news and events, publications, ongoing health communications campaigns, research resources, and studies relating to reproductive, maternal, and child health.
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