Child Protective Services |
Department of Health and Human Services |
1974 |
Child Protection |
Children in at-risk situations |
USA |
Government agency that investigates child abuse and neglect. |
Head Start |
Administration for Children and Families |
1965 |
Education |
Low-income children 0-5 |
USA |
Comprehensive early childhood education program. |
Foster Care System |
Department of Children and Families |
1980 |
Foster Care |
Abused/neglected children |
USA |
Provides temporary care for children removed from their families. |
Child Welfare System |
Various State Agencies |
1980s |
Family Support |
Children in need of protection |
USA |
State-run services supporting families and safeguarding children. |
Permanency Planning |
National Foster Care Coalition |
1990 |
Foster Care |
Children in foster care |
USA |
Ensures timely and stable placements for children in foster care. |
Parents as Teachers |
Parents as Teachers National Center |
1984 |
Parent Education |
Families with young children |
USA |
Home visiting program aimed at facilitating child development. |
Safe Haven Law |
Various State Legislatures |
2000s |
Child Protection |
Newborns |
USA |
Allows parents to safely surrender newborns to designated locations. |
Adoption Assistance Program |
Administration for Children and Families |
1980 |
Adoption |
Children in foster care |
USA |
Provides financial assistance for adopting children from foster care. |
Child and Family Services Plan |
State Agencies |
1990s |
Family Support |
Children and families in need |
USA |
An integrated plan to improve child welfare outcomes. |
Cafcass |
Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service |
2001 |
Family Law |
Children involved in family court |
UK |
Provides advice to family courts in England. |
Every Child Matters |
UK Government |
2003 |
Child Welfare |
All children |
UK |
Aims to ensure every child has the support they need to thrive. |
Child Welfare Improvement Plan |
Various State Agencies |
2010s |
Child Welfare |
At-risk children |
USA |
Implements initiatives to improve the welfare system. |
Zero to Three |
Zero to Three |
1977 |
Child Development |
Infants and toddlers |
USA |
Focuses on the development of young children through advocacy, research, and education. |
Commission on Child Abuse |
Various |
2000s |
Child Protection |
Children |
International |
Studies child abuse issues and recommends public policy. |
Nurturing Parenting Program |
Family Development Resources |
1983 |
Parent Education |
At-risk families |
USA |
Empowers families to nurture their children through educational programs. |
Child Abuse Prevention Month |
National Child Abuse Prevention Month |
1983 |
Awareness |
General Public |
USA |
Promotes awareness about child abuse and strategies to prevent it. |
Children's Defense Fund |
Children's Defense Fund |
1973 |
Advocacy |
Low-income children |
USA |
Advocates for policies improving the welfare of children. |
Child Advocacy Centers |
National Children's Alliance |
1985 |
Child Protection |
Abused children |
USA |
Provides a safe environment for child victims to be interviewed and receive treatment. |
National Runaway Safeline |
National Runaway Safeline |
1971 |
Emergency Services |
Runaway youth |
USA |
Provides support and resources for runaway and homeless youth. |
Kids Count Data Center |
Annie E. Casey Foundation |
1990 |
Data Collection |
Children |
USA |
Collects data on child well-being to inform policy decisions. |
Street Outreach Program |
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
2000s |
Homeless Youth |
Homeless youth |
USA |
Offers outreach services to homeless and runaway youth. |
Family Preservation Services |
Various State Agencies |
1980s |
Family Support |
Families at risk of separation |
USA |
Aims to keep families together through intensive support services. |
Safe Families for Children |
Safe Families |
2003 |
Family Support |
At-risk families |
USA |
Provides temporary shelter for children to reduce risk of abuse or neglect. |
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) |
NCMEC |
1984 |
Child Protection |
Missing children |
USA |
Works to prevent child abductions and sexual exploitation. |
Child Development Grant |
Various States |
2000s |
Economic Support |
Low-income families |
USA |
Provides grants for services that support child development. |
Playworks |
Playworks |
1996 |
Education |
Elementary students |
USA |
Recess organization that provides play and physical activity support in schools. |
Healthy Families America |
Prevent Child Abuse America |
1992 |
Parent Education |
At-risk families |
USA |
Home visiting program that supports families with young children. |
Operation Safe Place |
National Safe Place |
1983 |
Emergency Services |
Runaway youth |
USA |
Provides safe locations for youth in crisis. |
Boys & Girls Clubs of America |
Boys & Girls Clubs of America |
1860 |
Youth Development |
Youth |
USA |
Provides after-school programs to promote youth development. |
Child Health Insurance Program (CHIP) |
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services |
1997 |
Health Care |
Low-income children |
USA |
Provides health insurance to uninsured children in families with moderate incomes. |
National Center for Child Abuse and Neglect (NCCAN) |
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services |
1974 |
Research |
Child welfare |
USA |
Conducts research and provides funding for child abuse prevention efforts. |
Childhood Hunger Programs |
Feeding America |
2000s |
Nutrition |
Low-income children |
USA |
Provides food assistance to children experiencing hunger. |
Child Welfare and Adoption Tax Credit |
U.S. Department of the Treasury |
2001 |
Financial Support |
Adoptive families |
USA |
Provides tax relief for families who adopt children. |
Project Harmony |
Project Harmony |
1998 |
Child Protection |
Abused children |
USA |
Provides a comprehensive response to child abuse cases. |
Brighter Futures |
State Agencies |
2000s |
Family Support |
At-risk families |
USA |
Integrates services for families in crisis. |
Health and Human Services - Child Welfare Information Gateway |
HHS |
2001 |
Resource Sharing |
Child welfare professionals |
USA |
Provides information on child welfare issues and resources. |
Strengthening Families Initiative |
Center for the Study of Social Policy |
2004 |
Family Support |
All families |
USA |
Promotes protective factors that reduce the risk of child abuse. |
Project Safe Neighborhoods |
U.S. Department of Justice |
2001 |
Community Safety |
Children in unsafe neighborhoods |
USA |
Addresses gang and youth violence in communities. |
Girl Scouts of the USA |
Girl Scouts |
1912 |
Youth Development |
Girls |
USA |
Empowers girls through leadership and community service programs. |
United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child |
United Nations |
1989 |
Human Rights |
Children worldwide |
International |
Sets out the civil, political, economic, social, health, and cultural rights of children. |
Neighborhood Youth Corps |
U.S. Department of Labor |
1964 |
Youth Employment |
Low-income youth |
USA |
Provides job training and educational opportunities. |
Child Welfare League of America |
CWLA |
1920 |
Advocacy |
Children |
USA |
Advocates for quality services for vulnerable children. |
Bright Futures |
American Academy of Pediatrics |
1990s |
Health Care |
Children |
USA |
Provides guidance for preventive health care for children. |
National Family Support Network |
National Family Support Network |
2003 |
Family Support |
Families |
USA |
Promotes effective family support practices. |
TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) |
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
1996 |
Financial Support |
Low-income families |
USA |
Provides financial assistance and work opportunities to needy families. |
Voices for America's Children |
Voices for America's Children |
1990 |
Advocacy |
Children |
USA |
Advocates for public policies benefiting children. |
Community Action Agencies |
Community Action Partnership |
1964 |
Community Development |
Low-income families |
USA |
Provides services to reduce poverty. |
Educational Opportunity Centers |
U.S. Department of Education |
1972 |
Education |
Low-income adults and youth |
USA |
Helps individuals access higher education opportunities. |
Family Resource Centers |
Various States |
Early 1990s |
Family Support |
Families |
USA |
Offers various support services to families in need. |
School-Based Health Centers |
Various States |
1970s |
Health Care |
School-age children |
USA |
Provides health services in schools to support student well-being. |
Child Health and Developmental Services |
Various State Agencies |
1980s |
Health Care |
Infants and children |
USA |
Programs focused on the health and development of young children. |
Early Intervention Program |
U.S. Department of Education |
1986 |
Developmental Support |
Infants and toddlers with disabilities |
USA |
Provides services to infants and toddlers with developmental delays. |
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) |
USDA |
1974 |
Nutrition |
Low-income pregnant women and children |
USA |
Provides nutrition assistance to low-income families. |
Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) |
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services |
1997 |
Health Care |
Low-income children |
USA |
Provides health coverage to children in families with incomes too high to qualify for Medicaid. |
National Commission on Children |
Various Organizations |
1990s |
Advocacy |
Children |
USA |
Focuses on improving policies and programs for children. |
Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program |
State Government |
2001 |
Education |
Low-income children |
USA |
Offers tax credits for donations to organizations serving low-income children. |
Domestic Violence Shelter Programs |
Various Nonprofits |
1970s |
Safety Services |
Women and children |
USA |
Provides shelter and services to families escaping domestic violence. |
National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign |
ONDCP |
1998 |
Substance Abuse Prevention |
Youth |
USA |
Addresses teen substance use through media campaigns. |
Quality Improvement Centers for Child Abuse and Neglect |
Children's Bureau, Administration for Children and Families |
2000s |
Research |
Child welfare professionals |
USA |
Funds research on child abuse prevention. |
Transitional Living Programs |
Various Organizations |
1990s |
Youth Services |
Homeless youth |
USA |
Provides housing and support for youth aging out of foster care. |
Big Brothers Big Sisters |
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America |
1904 |
Mentoring |
Youth |
USA |
Provides one-on-one mentoring relationships for children. |
National Runaway Prevention Month |
National Runaway Safeline |
2007 |
Awareness |
Youth |
USA |
Raises awareness about youth homelessness and prevention. |
Early Childhood Education Programs |
Various States |
1965 |
Education |
Children 0-5 |
USA |
Promotes early childhood learning and development. |
Summer Food Service Program |
USDA |
1968 |
Nutrition |
Low-income children |
USA |
Provides free meals to children when school is not in session. |
Foster Youth Independence Act |
U.S. Congress |
2019 |
Foster Care |
Foster youth |
USA |
Expands resources for youth transitioning from foster care. |
Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Programs |
Various Organizations |
2000s |
Prevention |
All children |
USA |
Programs focusing on preventing and educating about child sexual abuse. |
Social Security Income for children with disabilities (SSI) |
Social Security Administration |
1974 |
Financial Support |
Children with disabilities |
USA |
Provides financial assistance to low-income children with disabilities. |
School Breakfast Program |
USDA |
1966 |
Nutrition |
School-age children |
USA |
Provides nutritious breakfast to children at school. |
National Youth Sports Strategy |
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
2019 |
Youth Development |
Youth |
USA |
Promotes physical activity and sports for youth. |
Child-Friendly Cities Initiative |
UNICEF |
1996 |
Urban Development |
Children |
International |
Promotes the rights of children in urban settings. |
Transition to Independence Project |
Various Organizations |
2001 |
Youth Services |
Young adults |
USA |
Assists youth with disabilities transitioning to adulthood. |
National Head Start Association |
NHSA |
1974 |
Education |
Low-income children |
USA |
Advocates for high-quality early childhood education programs. |
SKIP (Supporting Kids in Progress) Program |
Various States |
2010s |
Education |
At-risk youth |
USA |
Provides educational support to improve academic outcomes. |
Respite Care Programs |
Various Organizations |
1980s |
Family Support |
Families of children with disabilities |
USA |
Provides temporary relief for caregivers of children with disabilities. |
Children's Bureau |
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
1912 |
Child Welfare |
Children in need |
USA |
Federal agency focused on improving child welfare services. |
Foster Care Alumni of America |
Foster Care Alumni of America |
2006 |
Support Services |
Former foster youth |
USA |
Provides a community for former foster youth. |
Children's Hospital Association |
Children's Hospital Association |
1985 |
Health Care |
Children |
USA |
Advocates for children's health priorities. |
Migrant Education Program |
U.S. Department of Education |
1966 |
Education |
Migrant children |
USA |
Supports educational opportunities for migrant children. |
National Childrens' Mental Health Awareness Day |
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration |
2005 |
Mental Health |
Children |
USA |
Promotes awareness of children's mental health issues. |
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program |
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
1991 |
Health |
Children |
USA |
Aims to eliminate lead poisoning among children. |
American Academy of Pediatrics - Healthy Children |
AAP |
2000s |
Health Education |
Parents and caregivers |
USA |
Provides health information for children's well-being. |
National Center for Community Schools |
Children's Aid Society |
1990s |
Community Development |
Children and families |
USA |
Promotes community-driven strategies for schools. |
Trauma-Informed Care Initiatives |
Various Organizations |
2000s |
Mental Health |
Children |
USA |
Programs focusing on addressing trauma in children. |
Head Start: Early Head Start |
Administration for Children and Families |
1994 |
Education |
Families with children under 3 |
USA |
Expands early childhood education for infants and toddlers. |
Camp Fire |
Camp Fire |
1910 |
Youth Development |
Youth |
USA |
Promotes youth engagement through outdoor experiences. |
Early Learning Challenge Grant |
U.S. Department of Education |
2011 |
Education |
Low-income children |
USA |
Supports state-level efforts to improve early learning systems. |
Child and Adult Care Food Program |
USDA |
1968 |
Nutrition |
Children in childcare |
USA |
Provides nutritious meals for children in childcare settings. |
Wraparound Services |
Various State Agencies |
1980s |
Mental Health Services |
Children with complex needs |
USA |
Integrates services to support children with behavioral issues. |
Rural Child Poverty Nutrition Access Act |
U.S. Congress |
2018 |
Nutrition |
Rural children |
USA |
Addresses child hunger in rural areas. |
Community School Initiatives |
Various Organizations |
2000s |
Education |
Students and families |
USA |
Integrates academics, health services, and family engagement. |
Safe Routes to School |
U.S. Department of Transportation |
2005 |
Transportation |
Schoolchildren |
USA |
Encourages safe walking and biking to school. |
After School Programs |
Various Organizations |
2000s |
Youth Services |
School-age children |
USA |
Provides structured activities for children after school. |
Child Advocacy Programs |
Various Organizations |
1980s |
Advocacy |
Children |
USA |
Supports children's rights and legal advocacy. |
Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment |
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration |
2000s |
Prevention |
Youth |
USA |
Funds prevention programs targeting youth substance abuse. |
National Domestic Violence Hotline |
National Domestic Violence Hotline |
1996 |
Support Services |
Victims of domestic violence |
USA |
Provides support and resources for individuals facing domestic violence. |
Divorce Education Programs |
Various Organizations |
2000s |
Family Support |
Divorcing families |
USA |
Educates families on navigating divorce and minimizing children's trauma. |
Children and Family Research Center |
University of Illinois |
1994 |
Research |
Child welfare |
USA |
Conducts research to improve child welfare programs. |
Starbucks College Achievement Plan |
Starbucks |
2014 |
Education |
Employees and their children |
USA |
Supports education for employees and families. |
Toys for Tots |
U.S. Marine Corps Reserve |
1947 |
Holiday Assistance |
Underprivileged children |
USA |
Provides toys to children in need during the holiday season. |
Orphan Foundation of America |
Orphan Foundation of America |
1985 |
Support Services |
Foster youth |
USA |
Provides scholarships and support to youth aging out of foster care. |
Second Harvest Food Bank |
Various Organizations |
1970s |
Nutrition |
Low-income families |
USA |
Provides food assistance to children and families in need. |
Teaching Strategies Gold |
Teaching Strategies |
2010 |
Education |
Early childhood educators |
USA |
Assessment system for early childhood education. |
Kids in Need Foundation |
Kids in Need Foundation |
1995 |
Education |
Underprivileged students |
USA |
Provides free school supplies to low-income students. |
Neighborhood Networks |
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development |
1995 |
Community Development |
Children and families |
USA |
Supports community-based development initiatives. |
Communities in Schools |
Communities in Schools |
1977 |
Education |
At-risk students |
USA |
Integration of community resources into schools to help students succeed. |
Project CATCH (Children and Teens Caring for the Homeless) |
Various Organizations |
1990s |
Homeless Services |
Homeless youth |
USA |
Provides support and resources for homeless youth. |
SCIA (Support for Children in Adoption) |
Various Organizations |
2000 |
Adoption Support |
Adoptive families |
International |
Provides resources and advocacy for adoptive families. |
National Organization for Victim Assistance |
NOVA |
1975 |
Victim Support |
Victims of crime |
USA |
Advocates for victim services, including children. |
Operation Family Caregiver |
The Elizabeth Dole Foundation |
2009 |
Family Support |
Military families |
USA |
Supports military families with caregiving needs. |
National Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Program |
Administration for Children and Families |
1986 |
Education |
Migrant children |
USA |
Provides educational services for migrant families. |
Hope for Children Foundation |
Hope for Children Foundation |
1980s |
Support Services |
Children at risk |
USA |
Provides resources and advocacy for children in need. |
Renewing Connections |
Various Organizations |
2000s |
Family Support |
At-risk families |
USA |
Supports reunification efforts for families involved with child welfare. |
People for Children |
Various Organizations |
1980s |
Advocacy |
Children |
USA |
Advocate for children's rights and welfare. |
Every Child a Reader |
Various Organizations |
2000s |
Literacy |
Children |
USA |
Promotes early literacy and reading programs for children. |
Smart Start |
Various State Agencies |
1993 |
Education |
Young children |
USA |
Community-based early childhood development programs. |
Safe Kids Worldwide |
Safe Kids Worldwide |
1988 |
Child Safety |
Children |
International |
Promotes safety education to prevent childhood injuries. |
Early ACCESS |
Iowa Department of Education |
2000s |
Developmental Support |
Children with disabilities |
USA |
Provides early intervention services to children with disabilities. |
Kinship Navigator Programs |
Various States |
2000s |
Family Support |
Kinship families |
USA |
Supports families raising relatives' children. |
Safe Schools/Healthy Students Initiative |
U.S. Department of Education |
1999 |
Mental Health Services |
School-age children |
USA |
Promotes mental health and substance abuse prevention in schools. |
Child Victim Support Programs |
Various Organizations |
2000s |
Support Services |
Child victims |
USA |
Offers therapy and support for child victims of abuse. |
Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program |
Office of Adolescent Health |
2010 |
Reproductive Health |
Adolescents |
USA |
Funds prevention programs addressing teen pregnancy. |
National Center for Homeless Education |
U.S. Department of Education |
2001 |
Education |
Homeless children |
USA |
Provides resources and support for homeless children and youth. |
Believe in Tomorrow Foundation |
Believe in Tomorrow Foundation |
1982 |
Support Services |
Children with serious illnesses |
USA |
Provides housing and support for children and families dealing with serious illness. |
Reading is Fundamental |
RIF |
1966 |
Education |
Children |
USA |
Promotes literacy and provides free books to children. |
Operation Breakthrough |
Operation Breakthrough |
1971 |
Family Support |
Low-income families |
USA |
Provides comprehensive support to families living in poverty. |
National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare |
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration |
2000s |
Substance Abuse |
Families |
USA |
Focuses on the intersection of substance use and child welfare. |
Child Assistance Program |
Various States |
1990s |
Family Support |
Children in need |
USA |
Provides financial assistance for basic needs of children. |
Project Hope |
Various Organizations |
1980s |
Mental Health Services |
Children |
USA |
Provides mental health services to children in need. |
Teen Court Programs |
Various States |
2000s |
Youth Services |
At-risk youth |
USA |
Alternative justice programs for juvenile offenders. |
Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) |
HIPPY USA |
1965 |
Education |
Low-income families |
USA |
Home-based program that promotes early childhood education. |
Helping Our Students to Succeed (H.O.S.T.S.) |
Various Organizations |
2000s |
Education |
School-age children |
USA |
Provides mentoring and support for academic success. |
Children's Defense Fund - Freedom Schools |
CDF |
1995 |
Education |
At-risk students |
USA |
Summer program that promotes literacy and social justice. |
National Center for the Study of Children's Outcomes |
U.S. Department of Education |
2000s |
Research |
Child welfare agencies |
USA |
Conducts research to improve child welfare outcomes. |
Mentoring to Succeed Program |
Various Organizations |
2000s |
Mentoring |
At-risk youth |
USA |
Provides mentoring to support youth development. |
Family Storyteller Program |
Various Libraries |
2000s |
Literacy |
Preschool children |
USA |
Encourages literacy through storytelling activities. |
Project Inspire |
Various Organizations |
2000s |
Education |
At-risk students |
USA |
Promotes educational success through mentorship and support. |
Kids Hope USA |
Kids Hope USA |
2000 |
Education |
At-risk youth |
USA |
Connects mentors from local churches with at-risk youth in schools. |
Bullying Prevention Programs |
Various Organizations |
2000s |
Social Services |
School-age children |
USA |
Aims to reduce bullying through awareness and education. |
HighScope Educational Research Foundation |
HighScope |
1970s |
Education |
Preschool children |
USA |
Promotes evidence-based preschool education programs. |
Community Food Banks |
Various Organizations |
1980s |
Nutrition |
Low-income families |
USA |
Provides food assistance to families in need. |
Watching Over Kids |
National Child Watch Coalition |
1989 |
Child Safety |
Children |
USA |
Promotes child safety initiatives at community levels. |
Tennessee Promise |
Tennessee Higher Education Commission |
2014 |
Education |
High school graduates |
USA |
Provides free community college tuition for Tennessee high school graduates. |
Healthy Families America (HFA) |
Prevent Child Abuse America |
1992 |
Family Support |
At-risk families |
USA |
Provides home-based support to prevent child abuse and neglect. |
Arts in Education Programs |
Various Organizations |
2000s |
Cultural Education |
School-age children |
USA |
Integrates arts and culture into education. |
Family Engagement Programs |
Various States |
2000s |
Family Support |
Families |
USA |
Promotes family engagement in children's education. |
Community Health Workers for Children |
Various Organizations |
2000s |
Health Care |
Children |
USA |
Utilizes community health workers to support children's health. |
I Can't Wait! Program |
Various States |
2000s |
Mental Health |
Youth |
USA |
Aims to reduce wait times for children's mental health services. |
Protective Factors Framework |
Center for the Study of Social Policy |
2005 |
Family Support |
All families |
USA |
Identifies factors that help strengthen families and prevent abuse. |
Family Unity Programs |
Various Organizations |
1990s |
Family Support |
At-risk families |
USA |
Supports programs that strengthen family bonds. |
Early Literacy Programs |
Various Libraries |
2000s |
Literacy |
Children |
USA |
Provides resources and activities to promote early literacy. |
National Children's Alliance - Internet Safety Materials |
National Children's Alliance |
2000s |
Child Safety |
Children |
USA |
Provides resources for internet safety education. |
Project S.O.S. (Save Our Students) |
Various Schools |
2000s |
Social Services |
At-risk students |
USA |
Offers comprehensive support for at-risk youth. |
Every Child Deserves a Family Act |
U.S. Congress |
2019 |
Advocacy |
LGBTQ youth |
USA |
Promotes the rights of LGBTQ families in adoption and foster care. |
Student Support Services |
Various Schools |
2000s |
Education |
School-age children |
USA |
Provides additional support services for students in need. |
PACE Center for Girls |
PACE Center for Girls |
1985 |
Education |
At-risk girls |
USA |
Provides education and support for at-risk girls. |
Backpack program |
Feeding America |
2000s |
Nutrition |
Low-income children |
USA |
Provides food-filled backpacks for children on weekends. |
Truth for Youth Program |
Various Organizations |
2000s |
Advocacy |
Adolescents |
USA |
Educates youth about their rights. |
National Center for Family Preservation |
Various Organizations |
2000s |
Family Services |
Families |
USA |
Focuses on preserving families and preventing placement in care. |
Family Connection Programs |
Various States |
1980s |
Family Support |
Families in crisis |
USA |
Provides resources and support for struggling families. |
Children's Trust Fund |
Various States |
1980s |
Financial Support |
Children |
USA |
Provides funding to initiatives focused on preventing child abuse. |
Good Beginnings Program |
Various Organizations |
2000s |
Education |
At-risk families |
USA |
Provides resources and support for families with young children. |
Big Brothers Big Sisters School Program |
Big Brothers Big Sisters |
2000s |
Mentoring |
School-age children |
USA |
Matches students with mentors to support academic success. |
Child and Family Services Reviews (CFSR) |
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
2000s |
Quality Assurance |
Child welfare agencies |
USA |
Reviews child welfare services for effectiveness. |
National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Kids Program |
National Multiple Sclerosis Society |
2000s |
Support |
Children with MS |
USA |
Provides resources and support for children affected by MS. |
Gift of Adoption Fund |
Gift of Adoption Fund |
2003 |
Adoption Support |
Adoptive families |
USA |
Provides grants to assist with adoption expenses. |
Child Support Enforcement Program |
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services |
1975 |
Family Support |
Custodial parents |
USA |
Helps locate non-custodial parents and enforce child support, |
Family Connection Grants |
Various States |
2000s |
Community Development |
Families |
USA |
Funds projects aimed at strengthening families. |
Healthy Families Project |
Various Organizations |
2000s |
Health Services |
Low-income families |
USA |
Promotes access to health care for low-income families. |
School Counseling Programs |
Various Schools |
2000s |
Mental Health Services |
School-age children |
USA |
Provides counseling and support for students' emotional needs. |
Trauma-Informed Schools Initiative |
Various States |
2010s |
Education |
School-age children |
USA |
Integrates trauma-informed practices in schools. |
Healthy Lifestyles Program |
Various Organizations |
2000s |
Health Education |
Youth |
USA |
Promotes healthy lifestyles for children and families. |
Safe Parks and Playgrounds Initiative |
Various States |
2000s |
Safety Services |
Children |
USA |
Ensures park safety for children's play. |
Teens Make a Difference |
Various Organizations |
2000s |
Youth Services |
Teenagers |
USA |
Promotes community service and volunteerism among youth. |
Home Visiting Program |
Various Organizations |
2000s |
Family Support |
Pregnant women and new parents |
USA |
Provides home visits to support parents and children. |
First Responders for Children Program |
Various Organizations |
2000s |
Emergency Services |
Children in emergencies |
USA |
Trains first responders on children's needs in emergencies. |
Health and Education Promotion Program |
Various States |
2000s |
Health Services |
School-age children |
USA |
Promotes health education in schools. |
Teen Health and Wellness Initiative |
Various Organizations |
2000s |
Health Education |
Teens |
USA |
Provides health resources for adolescents. |
Children's Mental Health Awareness Week |
SAMHSA |
2005 |
Mental Health |
Families |
USA |
Promotes awareness of children's mental health resources. |
Statewide Parent Advocacy Network |
Statewide Parent Advocacy Network |
2005 |
Advocacy |
Parents of children with disabilities |
USA |
Supports families of children with disabilities. |
Play Therapy Program |
Various Therapists |
2000s |
Mental Health |
Children |
USA |
Utilizes play to help children express their feelings. |
KidsHealth Insurance Program (KHIP) |
Various States |
2000s |
Health Care |
Low-income children |
USA |
Provides health care to uninsured children. |
School Resource Officer Program |
Various Schools |
1990s |
Safety Services |
Students |
USA |
Provides law enforcement support in schools. |
Healthy Children Project |
Various Organizations |
2000s |
Nutrition |
Low-income families |
USA |
Promotes healthy eating for children. |
Give Back a Smile Program |
American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry |
2000s |
Support Services |
Survivors of domestic violence |
USA |
Provides dental services to domestic violence survivors. |
National Alliance on Mental Illness - Children's Mental Health |
NAMI |
1979 |
Mental Health |
Children |
USA |
Advocates for mental health services for children. |
Children's Environmental Health Network |
Children's Environmental Health Network |
1999 |
Health Education |
Children |
USA |
Promotes children's health and environmental safety. |
Peer Support Programs |
Various Organizations |
2000s |
Youth Services |
Teens |
USA |
Facilitates peer support groups for youth. |
Timeout for Children Program |
Various States |
2000s |
Family Support |
Children in crisis |
USA |
Provides respite care for families. |
Bike Safety Programs |
Various Organizations |
2000s |
Safety Education |
School-age children |
USA |
Educates children about bike safety. |
National Child Protection Task Force |
Various Organizations |
2000s |
Child Protection |
General Public |
USA |
Focuses on improving child protection laws and policies. |
Child Witness Support Programs |
Various Organizations |
2000s |
Victim Support |
Child witnesses |
USA |
Provides emotional support to child witnesses of crimes. |
Choose to be Healthy Program |
Various Schools |
2000s |
Health Education |
School-age children |
USA |
Promotes healthy lifestyle choices in schools. |
Volunteer for Youth Programs |
Various Organizations |
2000s |
Youth Services |
Youth |
USA |
Encourages community involvement in supporting youth. |
Kids' Gardening Program |
Various Organizations |
2000s |
Education |
Youth |
USA |
Teaches children about gardening and nutrition. |
Workforce Innovations and Opportunity Act |
U.S. Department of Labor |
2014 |
Employment |
Youth and adults |
USA |
Supports youth job training and employment services. |
Foster Youth Mentoring Program |
Various Organizations |
2000s |
Mentoring |
Foster youth |
USA |
Matches foster youth with mentors. |
Great Start Program |
Various Organizations |
2000s |
Education |
Young children |
USA |
Supports early childhood development and education. |
Healthy Futures Program |
Various Organizations |
2000s |
Health Promotion |
Children |
USA |
Promotes wellness and healthy habits for children. |
Programs for Preschoolers with Disabilities |
Various States |
2000s |
Education |
Preschool children with disabilities |
USA |
Provides special education services. |
Children's Rights Council |
Children's Rights Council |
1985 |
Advocacy |
Children |
USA |
Advocates for children's rights in custody and divorce cases. |
Just In Time for Foster Youth |
Various Organizations |
2000s |
Support Services |
Foster youth |
USA |
Provides resources and support during the transition to adulthood. |
Family Empowerment Program |
Various Organizations |
2000s |
Family Support |
At-risk families |
USA |
Works to empower families in crisis. |
Youth Leadership Programs |
Various Organizations |
2000s |
Youth Development |
Youth |
USA |
Promotes leadership skills among youth. |
The Future Leaders Program |
Various Organizations |
2000s |
Education |
Youth |
USA |
Supports youth leadership development. |
Let's Move! Child Care |
U.S. Department of Agriculture |
2011 |
Health Education |
Child care centers |
USA |
Promotes physical activity and nutrition in child care environments. |
Foundation for Child Development |
Foundation for Child Development |
2000s |
Research |
Child welfare |
USA |
Funds research and advocacy for child development. |
Center for Child Counseling |
Center for Child Counseling |
2000s |
Mental Health Services |
Children |
USA |
Provides counseling services to children and families. |
Family Resilience Initiative |
Various States |
2000s |
Family Support |
Families in need |
USA |
Promotes resilience-building strategies for families. |
Healing Hearts Program |
Various Organizations |
2000s |
Mental Health Services |
Children and families |
USA |
Provides mental health support to families dealing with loss. |
After School Adventures Program |
Various Organizations |
2000s |
Youth Services |
School-age children |
USA |
Provides educational and recreational activities after school. |
Child Welfare Mental Health Resource Center |
Various Organizations |
2000s |
Mental Health Services |
Child welfare agencies |
USA |
Provides mental health resources for child welfare professionals. |
Safe Haven for Newborns |
Various States |
2000s |
Child Protection |
Newborn infants |
USA |
Allows parents to safely surrender their newborns. |
National Center on Child Abuse |
Various Organizations |
2000s |
Research |
Child welfare |
USA |
Conducts research on child abuse and neglect. |
Early Childhood Mental Health Program |
Various States |
2000s |
Mental Health Services |
Young children |
USA |
Provides mental health support for young children. |
Healthy Kids Program |
Various Organizations |
2000s |
Health Education |
Children |
USA |
Promotes healthy living for children. |
Bike to School Day Programs |
Various Organizations |
2000s |
Safety Education |
School-aged children |
USA |
Encourages children to bike to school safely. |
Summer Camp Programs |
Various Organizations |
2000s |
Youth Development |
Children |
USA |
Provides opportunities for youth to learn and grow in a camp setting. |
Step Up To Your Future Program |
Various States |
2000s |
Education |
At-risk youth |
USA |
Prepares youth for post-secondary education and careers. |
Lifeline for Youth Program |
Various Organizations |
2000s |
Support Services |
At-risk youth |
USA |
Supports young people facing challenges in life. |
Find Your Voice Program |
Various Organizations |
2000s |
Youth Development |
Youth |
USA |
Empowers youth to express themselves and advocate for their needs. |
College Bound Program |
Various Organizations |
2000s |
Education |
High school students |
USA |
Supports first-generation college students in their journey. |
After Care Programs for Youth |
Various Organizations |
2000s |
Support Services |
Foster youth |
USA |
Provides support for youth aging out of the foster care system. |
National Adoption Month |
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
2000 |
Awareness |
General public |
USA |
Raises awareness about adoption and the need for adoptive families. |
Safe Kids Buckle Up Program |
Safe Kids Worldwide |
2000s |
Safety Education |
Parents and caregivers |
USA |
Educates families on the importance of proper car seat use. |