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Child, Adolescent, and Family Branch of the Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS)
The CMHS Child, Adolescent, and Family Branch of the Federal Center for Mental Health Services embraces and promotes the idea that the mental health needs of children and their families should be addressed by a "community-based system of care."
Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health (FFCMH)
FFCMH is a national advocacy and support organization for children with mental health needs and their families. The web site offers information about local chapters, the annual conference, and links to related advocacy organizations, Federal government agencies, and information clearinghouses.
Center for Effective Collaboration and Practice (CECP)
CECP, a joint effort of the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, works at the Federal, State, and local levels to foster the development of children with, or at risk of developing, a serious emotional disturbance. The web site offers information on issues ranging from child welfare and cultural competence to school violence and systems of care. The site also features links to prevention strategies, promising practices, assessment tools, and interactive forums.
Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development
The Georgetown University Center works to improve the quality of life for all children and youth and their families, and especially those with, or at risk of developing, special needs. The web site offers information on services for children and families, public policy, research, community outreach, training programs, conferences and workshops, publications, and links to related Web resources.
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP)
AACAP is a professional membership organization of more than 6,500 child and adolescent psychiatrists that provides information to parents and families about developmental, behavioral, and mental disorders in children. The web site has facts and other resources for families, resources for medical students and residents, and information about current legislation, research, clinical practice, training opportunities, publications, meetings and events, and regional organizations.
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