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	The Annie E. Casey Foundation URL: http://www.aecf.org/ ODP description: Devoted to helping disadvantaged children, their families, and their neighborhoods. Page description: The Annie E. Casey Foundation is a private charitable organization dedicated to helping build better futures for disadvantaged children in the U.S.
	StandUp For Kids URL: http://www.standupforkids.org/ ODP description: A nationally acclaimed all volunteer nonprofit organization committed to the rescue of homeless and street kids. Working with high risk youth, runaways, children of the night, and throwaways. Twenty outreach program in nine states. Page title: Welcome to StandUp For Kids Page description: StandUp For Kids is a non-profit organization for homeless at risk youth
	Child Welfare League of America URL: http://www.cwla.org/ ODP description: Children's advocacy organization active in lobbying and humanitarian projects in the US. History and current programs described; links to publications, childrearing resources, and sponsors. Page description: Child Welfare League of America (CWLA) is the nations oldest and largest organization devoted entirely to the well-being of America's vulnerable children and their families. 92% of all money spent for charitable purposes.
	United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child URL: http://www.unicef.org/crc/ ODP description: Adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 20 November 1989, and ratified by all nations except the United States and Somalia. Page title: UNICEF - Convention on the Rights of the Child - Page description: The United Nations Children's Fund - UNICEF - works for children's rights, their survival, development and protection, guided by the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
	Children's Rights, Inc. URL: http://www.childrensrights.org/ ODP description: Watchdog group dedicated to reforming government child welfare services across the US. Statistics, reports on pending legislation, policy and research position papers, cases, and news. Page title: Children's Rights: homepage
	World Vision United Kingdom URL: http://www.worldvision.org.uk/ ODP description: UK chapter of this Christian organisation working to help people in their struggle against poverty, hunger and injustice. Features a child sponsorship program and news. Page title: 301 Moved Permanently
	American Youth Policy Forum URL: http://www.aypf.org/ ODP description: Nonpartisan professional development organization providing learning opportunities for policymakers working on youth issues at the local, state and national levels. Page title: American Youth Policy Forum (AYPF) Page description: The American Youth Policy Forum (AYPF) is a non-profit, non-partisan, professional development organization providing learning opportunities for policymakers on youth policy issues at the national, state and local levels.
	Christian Children's Fund URL: http://www.christianchildrensfund.org/ ODP description: Children worldwide. Background information about the organization and supported areas, FAQ, additional donation opportunities, photos of children available to sponsor. Page title: Christian Children's Fund: Improving the Lives of Children - Sponsor a Child Today Page description: Christian Children's Fund (CCF) is a dynamic global force for children, working in 33 countries, assisting more than 10.5 million children and families regardless of race, creed or gender.
	Playing for Keeps URL: http://www.playingforkeeps.org/ ODP description: Dedicated to promoting healthy, constructive, non-violent play for all children. Page description: We are a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting healthy, constructive, non-violent play for all children. We're here to provide information and resources to parents, teachers, child care providers, toy industry professionals, researchers, health care providers, librarians, after-school programs, non-profit organizations and anyone else interested in
	Federation for Children with Special Needs URL: http://www.fcsn.org/ ODP description: Resources for parents who care for children with special needs, including links to a nationwide directory of Parent Centers on Disability. Page title: forward to new home
	Alliance for Childhood URL: http://www.allianceforchildhood.org/ ODP description: Promotes policies and practices that support children's healthy development, love of learning, and joy in living. Information about projects and how to help. Page title: Alliance for Childhood - What We are Doing and Who We Are
	The Children's Partnership URL: http://www.childrenspartnership.org/ ODP description: National research, policy analysis, and advocacy organization focused on children and technology, children's health care, and building a broad constituency to support children's issues. Page title: The Children's Partnership \| Home
	Child Labor Coalition URL: http://www.stopchildlabor.org/ ODP description: National US network for the exchange of information about child labor; providing a forum and a unified voice on protecting working minors and ending child labor exploitation; and developing informational and educational outreach to the public and private sectors. Page title: Welcome to the Home of the Child Labor Coalition
	Stop Commercial Exploitation of Children URL: http://www.commercialexploitation.com/ ODP description: Organization against advertising and marketing to children. Events, links, how to join, newsletter, and press releases. Page description: Marketing to children, children, commercialism, advertising, kids, childhood obesity, marketing in schools, baby videos, Baby Einstein, BabyFirstTV, videogame violence, product placement, BusRadio, Bus Radio, advergaming, food marketing, junk food marketing, Coca-Cola, PussyCat Dolls, tweens, Bratz, brands, brand licensing, Ronald McDonald, Coke, viral marketing, advertising to children, pouring rights contracts, materialism, toys and play,...
	Indiana Youth Institute URL: http://www.iyi.org/ ODP description: Provides tools and information to youth organizations in Indiana. Data, publications, grant tips, and consulting services.
	The Schott Foundation URL: http://www.schottfoundation.org/ ODP description: Develops and strengthens the movement for equity in education and child care. Funds initiatives aimed at improving public policy and educational and advocacy organizations.
	STARFISH Advocacy Association URL: http://www.starfishadvocacy.org/ ODP description: Makes a difference in the lives of children with neurological disorders and their families. Resources, forums, chat, and activities for kids. Page title: STARFISH Advocacy Association \| STARFISH Advocacy Association
	National Family Preservation Network URL: http://www.nfpn.org/ ODP description: Resources to assist child welfare agency professionals in preserving families at risk of having children removed, reuniting removed children whenever possible, and encouraging fathers' involvement in their children's lives. Page title: National Family Preservation Network - Advocate for family preservation, family reunification, and fatherhood. Page description: A national advocate for preserving families, NFPN provides Intensive Family Preservation and Reunification (IFPS & IFRS) resources along with a fatherhood initiative.
	Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children URL: http://www.papartnerships.org/ ODP description: Focuses on the health, early education, and well being of children in Pennsylvania. Legislative updates, publications, calendar, and news. Page title: Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children (PPC)
	Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families URL: http://www.aradvocates.org/ ODP description: Information on mission to protect and promote through research, education and advocacy the rights and well-being of Arkansas children and their families, to assure that they have the opportunity to lead healthy and productive lives.