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Hot Spot Web Sites
Add Health The National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health
Advocates for Youth This site provides information on adolescent sexuality, covering issues such as sexuality education, prevention, sexually transmitted disease (STD’s), and HIV/AIDS.
Alan Guttmacher Institute This web site is a valuable resource for research on sexual behavior, pregnancy and birth, prevention and contraception, abortion, sexually transmitted diseases, youth and law and public policy.
American Academy of Pediatrics Committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents and young adults.
American Cancer Society Nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization focusing on cancer prevention.
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Membership organization of obstetrician-gynecologists dedicated to the advancement of women’s health through education, advocacy, practice and research.
American Medical Association’s Adolescent Health Online Nation’s leader in promoting professionalism in medicine and setting standards for medical education, practice and ethics.
American Public Health Association Quality resource for public health professionals with more than a century of achievements, APHA is on the forefront of disease prevention and health promotion.
Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs AMCHP is a national organization representing state public health leaders and others working to improve the health and well-being of women, children and youth including those with special needs and families.
Association of Reproductive Health Professionals (ARHP) Non-profit, national medical organization that has been educating front line providers and their patients about reproductive health issues since 1963.
Baby Think It Over Program The purpose of the program is to give people the knowledge they need to make informed decisions about parenting.
Boys and Girls Clubs of America Club programs and services promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence.
Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids CTFK is fighting to free America’s youth from tobacco and to create a healthier environment. One of the nation’s largest non-governmental initiatives ever launched to protect children from tobacco addiction and exposure to second-hand smoke.
Catholics for a Free Choice Independent, not-for-profit organizaton, is engaged in research, policy analysis, education, and advocacy on issues of gender equality and reproductive health.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention : Division of Adolescent and School Health Their Mission is to prevent the most serious health risk behaviors among children, adolescents and young adults.
Child Trends, Inc. Non-profit, non-partisan research organization that studies children, youth, and families through research, data collection and data analysis.
Child Welfare League of America (CWLA) The Nation’s oldest and largest national non-profit organization, CWLA develops and promotes policies and programs to protect America’s children and strengthen America’s families.
Children Now Utilizes research and mass communication to make the well-being of children a top priority across the nation.
Children’s Defense Fund CDF’s mission is to leave no child behind, to ensure every child a Healthy Start, a Head Start, a Fair Start, a Safe Start and a Moral Start in life and successful passage to adulthood with the help of caring families and communities.
ChildStats.Gov Easy access to federal and state statistics and reports and children and thier families.
Communities in Schools, Inc Champions the connection of school’s needs with community resources to help young people successfully learn, stay in school and prepare for life.
Covenant House Covenant House provides shelter and services to homeless and runaway youth. This web site has a page for kids.
Do Something This web site helps kids become leaders of change in their communities.
Dr. Drew Drew Pinsky, the popular host of MTV’s “Loveline” launched this Web site to fill a void in the sex education process.
DrGreene.com - Caring For the Next Generation Alan Greene, M. D. provides helpful tips and information related to teen heatlh trends in the “Teen and Adolescent” section of this site.
ETR Associates Offers educational materials about sexuality education and adolescent sexuality.
Families First Families First’s mission is to strengthen and preserve families in partnership with them and their communities.
Family Care International FCI works to improve women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights in developing countries, whle placing a special emphasis on making pregnancy and childbirth safer.
Family Health International GHI works to improve reproductive and family health around the world through biomedical and social sciences research, innovative health service delivery interventions, training, and information programs.
FeMiNa Sites for, by and about women.
FOCUS on Young Adults Quick stop for up-to-date information on young adult reproductive health and activities.
Free Vibe This web site is for teens and provides information on drugs and alcohol including basic facts, latest news and quotes from teens.
Friends First Promotes abstinence until marriage and building healthy relationships for the next generation.
Girl Power National public education campaign sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to encourage and motivate 9-14 year old girls to make the most of their lives.
Girls Inc. National non-profit youth organization dedicated to inspiring all girls to be strong, smart and bold.
Go Ask Alice Columbia University’s health question and answer Internet service.
Health Finder Guide to reliable health information.
Institute for Youth Development Non-partisan, non-profit organization that promotes a comprehensive risk-avoidance message to youth.
International Planned Parenthood Federation Working for sexual and reproductive health, rights and choices worldwide.
It’s your sex life This site, sponsored by the Kaiser Family Foundation and MTV, and designed for teens, offers answers to questions about contraception, disease, and other intimate topics. An ‘emergency’ section steers teens toward hotline numbers.
Kids Count KIDS COUNT seeks to enrich local, state and national discussion concerning ways to secure better futures for all children by tracking the status of children in the U.S. for policymakers and citizens.
KidsHealth.org Site for parents, teens and kids.
Lunelle New injectable method of contraception that only needs to be taken once a month.
My Sistahs For young women of color.
National Assembly on School-Based Health Care NASBHC is dedicated to promoting accesible, quality, school-based primary health and mental health care for children and youth through interdisciplinary and collborative efforts.
National Association of County and City Health Officials A non-profit membership organization serving all of the local health departments nationwide. NACCHO provides education, information, research and techincal assistance to local health departments and facilitates partnerships among local, state, and federal agencies in order to promote and strengthen public health.
National Black Child Development Institute Exsists to improve and protect the quality of life of African-American children and their families.
National Campaign To Prevent Teen Pregnancy Their Mission is to improve the well-being of children, youth and families by reducing teen pregnancy.
National Center for Health Statistics Primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data that are related to health in the U.S.
National Children’s Coalition Central resource and referral center for information on issues and actions centered around American children and teens.
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol & Drug Info. Federal agency charged with improving the quality and availability of prevention, treatment and rehabilitative services in order to reduce illness, death, disability and cost to society resulting from substance abuse and mental illnesses.
National Educational Association America’s oldest and largest organization committed to advancing the cause of public education.
National Family Planning and Reproductive Health Association A non-profit membership organization established to assure access to voluntary, comprehensive and culturally sensitive family planning and reproductive health care services, and to support reproductive freedom for all.
National Fatherhood Initiative NFI’s mission is to improve the well being of children by increasing the proportion of children growing up with involved, responsible and committed parents.
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force National progressive organization working for the civil rights of gays, lesbians, bisexual and transgendered people, with the vision and commitment to building a powerful political movement.
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Supports and conducts biomedical and behavioral research on the causes, consequences, treatment and prevention of alcoholism and alcohol-related problems.
National Institute on Drug Abuse Leads the nation in bringing the power of science to bear on drug abuse and addiction.
National Organization on Adolescent Pregnancy, Parenting and Prevention (NOAPPP) Only membership-based organization whose sole agenda is focused on adolescent pregnancy, prevention and parenting issues.
National School Boards Association Encourages and prepares local school board members to become catalysts for educational change and agents of systematic reform in the public schools so that all students will be prepared to meet the challenges of tomorrow.
Office of Disease Prevention & Health Promotion Works to strengthen the disease prevention and health promotion priorities of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services within the collaborative framework of the HHS agencies.
Office of National Drug Control Policy The purpose of ONDCP is to establish policies, priorities and objectives for Nation’s drug control program.
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays National, non-profit organization with over 80,000 members and supporters; promotes the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people.
Planned Parenthood Federation of America World’s largest and most trusted voluntary reproductive health care organization.
Promise Project Multi-year, collaborative teen pregnancy prevention project designed to emphsize male involvement and responsibility.
Public Health Degree Resources for raising children.
RECAPP—Resource Center for Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Provides practical tools and information to effectively reduce sexual risk taking behaviors.
Search Institute Raising caring and responsible children and teens.
Sex Etc. This web site is “by teens for teens” and contains informative articles on issues regarding sexuality from a teen’s perspective.
Sexuality Information and Education Council of the U.S. A non-profit organization dedicated to affirming that sexuality is a natural and healthy part of life. SIECUS focuses on improving sexuality education in the U.S.
Talking With Kids About Tough Issues National initiative to support parent-child communication about “tough issues” such as sex, violence, drugs and respect.
Teen Line Hotline numbers.
Teen Voices Magazine Teen voices is an independent magazine written by, for and about teen girls. We seek to empower them to have a voice and speak out on issues like sexuality, racism and body image.
Teenmag.com Link to Teen magazine.
The Annie E. Casey Foundation The Casey Foundation’s mission is to foster public policy, improved human services and community supports that meet the needs of today’s vulnerable children and families.
The CDC National Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention
The Coalition For Positive SexualityGrassroots, non-profit activist organization.
The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation Independent philanthropy organization focusing on the major health care issues facing the nation.
The Life Education Network Non-profit organziation dedicated to the prevention of drug abuse, violence and AIDS.
The National Parenting Center Dedicated to providing parents with comprehensive and responsible guidance from the world’s most renowned child-rearing authorities.
The Population Council Works to improve the well-being and reproductive health of current and future generations in order to achieve a humane, equitable, and substainable balance between people and resources.
The Urban Institute Nonpartisan economic and social policy research organization.
The Whole Family Center Real families, real issues, real solutions.
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Women’s Sports Foundation Charitable educational organization dedicated to increasing the participation of girls and women in sports and fitness and creating an educated public that supports gender equality in sports.
Your Teen Provides helpful articles and advice for parents of adolescents, and features an interactive column with an expert’s personal answers to your questions.
Youth Resource For gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) youth
YouthBuild Comprehensive youth and community development program as well as an alternative school .