Links to Other Sites
Zero to Three
ZERO TO THREE’s mission is to support the healthy development and well-being of infants, toddlers and their families by informing, educating and supporting adults who influence the lives of infants and toddlers.
Child Welfare Information Gateway
Provides access to information and resources to help protect children and strengthen families. Visit often for the latest on a wide range of topics from prevention to permanency, including child welfare, child abuse and neglect, foster care and adoption.
Adults and Children Together Against Violence
ACT- Adults and Children Together – Against Violence is a national universal violence prevention program that focuses on adults who raise, care, and teach children ages 0 to 8 years old.
Arizona Child Protective Services (A division of DES)
Child Protective Services (CPS) is a program mandated under ARS 8-802 for protection of children alleged to be abused and neglected.
The National Parenting Center
Parenting advice and articles. This site also identifies the finest products and services available for parents and families.
Weekly Parenting Tips
Whether you’re worried about hyperactivity or adolescent angst, bathroom language or bullies, calming kids down or coping with frustration, you’ll find help here 24/7. Each Saturday, Parenting Press posts a new parenting tip, and the previous week’s tip is moved to the archive.
Parents-The Anti-Drug
Parenting site launched by the White House on National Drug Control Policy. The goal is to help parents learn better communication skills when talking to their children about substance abuse.
Child Development Institute
Information on child development, child psychology and parenting plus learning, health and safety. Comprehensive resources and practical suggestions for parents and caregivers.
New Parents Network
Founded in 1988, New Parents Network’s mission is to help children worldwide by reaching families with parenting information through the creative use of technology.
Never Shake a Baby Arizona
Never Shake a Baby Arizona is a project of Prevent Child Abuse Arizona whose goal is ending Shaken Baby Syndrome through education.
Building Optimal Nurturing and Development
BOND is a grassroots initiative to increase awareness within the Arizona community about the importance of social and emotional growth and development of children pre-birth to six years of age.
Arizona’s Child Abuse Info Center
The InfoCenter acts as a clearinghouse for information, consultations, and training opportunities for professionals dealing with child abuse issues throughout Arizona, including the unique issues of children with disabilities and special health care needs. Statistics about child abuse can be accessed from this site.
Childhelp USA®
Childhelp USA® is one of the largest and oldest national nonprofit organizations dedicated to the prevention, treatment and research of child abuse and neglect. Statistics about child abuse can be accessed from this site.
Children’s Action Alliance
Children’s Action Alliance (CAA), founded in 1988, is a non-profit, nonpartisan research, policy and advocacy organization dedicated to promoting the well-being of all of Arizona’s children and families. Through research, publications, media campaigns, and advocacy, we act as a strong and independent voice for children who cannot speak for themselves.
Law for Kids
America’s first stand alone web site dedicated to teaching children about the law. The Site was created by the Arizona Bar Foundation with the specific goal of educating Arizona’s youth, their parents, communities and schools to increase their knowledge about youth laws and to encourage law-abiding behavior.
Tucson Safe Baby
A grassroots, multi-disciplinary group under the coordination of Casa de los Niños that works to ensure community awareness about the Safe Baby Program. The Safe Baby Program was passed by the Arizona Legislature in April 2001. In a legal exception to prosecution for abandonment a woman (or a representative) can hand over an unwanted newborn within 72 hours of birth to a safe place including Casa de los Niños, retain her anonymity—and prevent the tragedy of newborn death.
Prevent Child Abuse America
Information about various child abuse prevention programs can be accessed from this site
National Runaway Switchboard
The NRS operates a confidential hotline for runaway youth, teens in crisis, and concerned friends and family members. All services are free and available 24 hours a day.
Child Welfare League of America
CWLA provides an exhaustive list of resources dedicated to positive parenting.
Family Education
A family reference guide where parents can find school solutions, homework help, parenting tips, and expert advice.
Pima County Parenting Coalition
A network of non-profit organizations working in the field of parent education and support to enhance the scope and effectiveness of parenting services in Pima County.
Kids Health
KidsHealth has separate areas for kids, teens, and parents – each with its own design, age-appropriate content, and tone. There are literally thousands of in-depth features, articles, animations, games, and resources – all original and all developed by experts in the health of children and teens.
Born Learning
Born Learning equips parents and caregivers with tips and tools to make learning with children a part of everyday activities, such as eating, going to the grocery store, riding the bus, or waiting in the doctor’s office.
The National Parenting Center
Provides comprehensive and responsible parenting advice to parents everywhere. The advice provided is furnished by some of the world’s most respected authorities in the field of child rearing and development.
Health and Safety Tips
The Parent Portal at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention is a great resource for health and safety tips.
