Connect for Kids / Child Advocacy 360 / Youth Policy Action Center - Organizations, Youth at Risk

New Moms, Inc.

Wed, 21 Dec 2005 12:54:23 -0600

New Moms serves homeless and near-homeless teen moms (ages 13 to 21) and their children with transitional living shelter and a broad array of services that can foster self-sufficiency and family stabi

Project FOCUS (Families of Children Under Six)

Tue, 23 Aug 2005 16:54:36 -0500

The mission of this organization is to ensure quality prenatal care and parenting education for pregnant or parenting teens in Madison County.

Girl Scouts of Swift Water Council

Tue, 23 Aug 2005 16:37:49 -0500

The mission of this organization is to inspire girls with the highest ideals of character, conduct, patriotism, and service they they may become happy and resourceful citizens.

Healthy Teen Network (formerly NOAPPP)

Wed, 03 Aug 2005 16:14:32 -0500

Healthy Teen Network's mission is to provide leadership, education, training, information, advocacy, resources and support to professional individuals and organizations in the field of adolescent health, with an emphasis on teen pregnancy, pregnancy prevention and teen parenting.

Community Association of Progressive Dominicans

Tue, 19 Jul 2005 08:31:12 -0500

The mission of Community Association of Progressive Dominicans (ACDP) is to promote and develop the physical, emotional, social and economic well-being of the residents of Upper Manhattan, the Bronx, and New York City by facilitating community empowerment through education, provision of human services, and the development of individual skills and community leadership.

After-School All-Stars

Tue, 19 Jul 2005 08:01:37 -0500

Kids who have no place to go end up going nowhere. Kids with some place to go end up going places.

Every day in the United States as many as 15 million children leave school with no place to go. And every day many of these children are involved in crimes, join gangs, or experiment with drugs, alcohol or sex.

After-School All-Stars offers a proven alternative for middle school children. We engage them in activities and on-going relationships that increase confidence and encourage success in all areas of their lives - at home, in school and in the community.

Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids

Wed, 06 Jul 2005 09:10:16 -0500

The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids is fighting to free America's youth from tobacco and to create a healthier environment. The Campaign is one of the nation's largest non-governmental initiatives ever launched to protect children from tobacco addiction and exposure to secondhand smoke.

Our primary goals are to:
--Alter the public's acceptance of tobacco by deglamorizing tobacco use and countering tobacco industry marketing to youth and other practices.

Children Are Our Future, Inc.

Thu, 01 Dec 2005 07:27:12 -0600

The mission of Children Are Our Future is to provide children in critical need with high quality programs and services, which nurture and enhance positive growth and productive adulthood.

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Y-US, Inc. (Youth-United for Survival)

Wed, 08 Jun 2005 09:29:18 -0500

The mission of this organization is to help youth who have experienced trauma develop into healthy and responsible people. Y-US provides peer support programs which promote positive youth development.

HOPE Family Ministries, Inc.

Tue, 24 May 2005 13:49:00 -0500

Our mission is to operate a neighborhood resource center for at-risk and underserved members of our community. We will jointly develop and implement innovative programs and services that will strengthen individuals, youth, families and communities within our service area.

Connecticut Juvenile Justice Alliance

Tue, 24 May 2005 13:40:39 -0500

The mission of the Connecticut Juvenile Justice Alliance is to promote a safe, effective and equitable continuum of services for children and youth involved in, or at-risk of involvement in, the juvenile justice system.

Inland Empire United Way

Tue, 24 May 2005 13:15:17 -0500

The mission of the Inland Empire United Way is to to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities. Through the KidSmart initiative, our goal is to help all kids achieve success in school. We believe all children deserve the tools that will inspire and prepare them for a better future. Our top priority is the success of disadvantaged children. Every kid can succeed. We are working to ensure that they do.

WAVE, Inc.

Tue, 24 May 2005 12:33:58 -0500

WAVE's mission is to motivate youth to complete school, lead productive lives, and make a valuable contribution to their communities. WAVE provides teachers and youth development professionals in schools and community organizations with adaptable teaching strategies and tools that ensure both youth professionals and young people succeed. Our programs use comprehensive methods that include training, experiential curriculum, community service initiatives, and on-site support.

Work, Achievement, Values & Education (WAVE)

Wed, 04 May 2005 08:47:00 -0500

Parent & Teen Universities, Inc.

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:24:47 -0500

Parent & Teen Universities, Inc. is a non-profit organization established to help parent, educators and law enforcement officers to understand and connect with teenagers.