myspace
online networking for young people. every parent should be checking it out...
http://www.myspace.com/
facebook
more online networking for young people
http://www.facebook.com/
youtube
online video sharing site that is changing the landscape of news, politics, entertainment, and media.
http://www.youtube.com
The Youth and Family Institute
http://www.youthandfamilyinstitute.org/
Center for Parent/Youth Understanding
http://www.cpyu.org/
Family Resources
http://www.familyresource.com/
SERV's Youth and Family Services
SERV works to provide housing, support, and services to youth with special needs in NJ
http://www.servbhs.org/site/PageServer?pagename=youth
Real Families
Tips and resources for Christian parents.
http://www.realfamilies.com/
Parent Soup
Big site with lots of stuff for the parental units.
http://www.parentsoup.com/
American Academy of Pediatrics
http://www.aap.org/
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America
http://www.bbbsa.org/
Boys and Girls Clubs of America
http://www.bgca.org/
Council for Christian Colleges and Universities
http://www.cccu.org/
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
http://www.tobaccofreekids.org/
PRIDE Drug Information Hotline
Info on parent groups and referrals for treatment.
1-800-241-7946
SIARI (self-injury resource - cutting, etc.)
SIARI aims to raise awareness about self-injury, as well as offering hope, support, and enlightenment to those who self-injure
http://www.siari.co.uk/
Suicide Hotline
24/7, free, and confidential.
1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
Rape/Sexual Assault Hotline
24/7, free, and confidential.
1-800-656-HOPE (1-800-656-4673)
http://www.rainn.org/
National AIDS Hotline
24/7, free, and confidential.
1-800-342-AIDS (1-800-342-2437)
National Runaway Hotline
24/7, free, and confidential.
1-800-RUNAWAY
http://www.nrscrisisline.org/
Advocates for Youth
Champions efforts to help young people make informed and responsible decisions about their reproductive and sexual health.
http://www.advocatesforyouth.org/
Health and Human Services, Federal Government - federal policy, search engine for health and social issues.
http://www.dhhs.gov/
Kids Health - health information about children from before birth through adolescence.
http://www.kidshealth.org/
National Institute on Drug Abuse - information for students, teachers, parents and health professionals.
http://www.nida.nih.gov/
Partnership for a Drug-Free America - helping kids and teens reject substance abuse.
http://www.drugfreeamerica.org/