North American Council on Adoptable Children
Founded in 1974 by adoptive parents, the North American Council on Adoptable Children is committed to meeting the needs of waiting children and the families who adopt them.
Stop Bullying Now
Provides information from various government agencies on how kids, teens, young adults, parents, educators and others in the communitycan prevent or stop bullying
Child Trauma Academy
A not-for-profit organization working to improve the lives of high-risk children through direct service, research and education
DC Emergency Rental Assistance
Information on a program for low-income residents of the District facing housing emergencies, such as overdue rent and security/damage deposits
Foster Family Treatment Association
An agency-led organization of treatment foster care providers. The Association’s membership is composed of agencies throughout North America currently operating treatment foster care programs. FFTA is assisted by recognized researchers and policy-makers in the fields of child welfare and mental health
Children's Law Center
The largest legal services organization in the District of Columbia and the only one that provides comprehensive representation specifically on behalf of children.
Call (202) 467-4900, opt 4 for legal service hotline
National Foster Parent Association
A non-profit, volunteer organization established in 1972 as a result of the concerns of several independent groups that felt the country needed a national organization to meet the needs of foster families in the United States
Mediline Plus
The National Institutes of Health's Web site for patients and their families and friends. Brings you easy to read information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues. MedlinePlus offers reliable, up-to-date health information, anytime, anywhere, for free.
You can use MedlinePlus to learn about the latest treatments, look up information on a drug or supplement, find out the meanings of words, or view medical videos or illustrations. You can also get links to the latest medical research on your topic or find out about clinical trials on a disease or condition.
