Connect for Kids / Child Advocacy 360 / Youth Policy Action Center - Organizations, Kids & Community

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.

The First Years Institute

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:44:44 -0500

The First Years Institute is a catalyst to strengthen the community by building well-researched high quality support systems essential to enable children to be competently nurtured - physically, emotionally and cognitively - from gestation through the preschool years, and for families and caregivers to be valued and supported in accomplishing this task.

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.

Hawaii Youth Services Network

Tue, 19 Jul 2005 08:24:24 -0500

Through recreation, education, prevention, treatment, outreach, counseling and shelter programs, HYSN supports youth and families and seeks to build stronger communities. Through our shared advocacy on behalf of youth, HYSN seeks to educate our communities and our decision-makers. Through our networking, HYSN seeks to build collaborations that provide for increased effectiveness and decreased costs of youth services.

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.

National Association for the Education of Young Children

Wed, 06 Jul 2005 09:29:39 -0500

The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is dedicated to improving the well-being of all young children, with particular focus on the quality of educational and developmental services for all children from birth through age 8. NAEYC is committed to becoming an increasingly high performing and inclusive organization.

Founded in 1926, NAEYC is the world's largest organization working on behalf of young children with more than 100,000 members, a national network of nearly 450 local, state, and regional Affiliates, and a growing global alliance of like-minded organizations.

San Francisco Beacon Initiative

Wed, 08 Jun 2005 09:28:36 -0500

The San Francisco Beacon Initiative is a public-private partnership that promotes youth and family centers in our public schools. The goal of the Initiative is to offer opportunities, services and activities that promote the healthy development of children, youth, families and communities.

The Beacon Centers transform public schools into youth and family centers that become a beacon of activity for the surrounding neighborhood.

U.N.I.T.Y.(United Neighbors Involving Today's Youth)

Wed, 08 Jun 2005 09:55:41 -0500

The mission of this organization is to promote full community involvement in the positive development of children, youth, and families of the greater Corona-Norco area.

United Communities' Assistance Network (UCAN!)

Tue, 24 May 2005 14:32:51 -0500

UCAN's mission is to provide communities with avenues for growth opportunities for success, a voice for justice and a hand to hold. UCAN will identify, train, nurture, link, mobilize and provide resources as well as opportunities on behalf of children, families, and communities.

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.

Foundation for Dreams, Inc. and Dream Oaks Camp

Tue, 24 May 2005 13:37:47 -0500

The mission of the Foundation for Dreams, Inc. and Dream Oaks Camp is to provide fun, educational and recreational experiences in an outdoor camp environment to enhance the lives of children ages 7-17 with physical and developmental disabilities and serious illnesses.

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.

Leelanau Children's Center

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:00:33 -0500

The Leelanau Children's Center is a provider of high quality, nurturing, developmentally appropriate early childhood education programs which advocate for children, parents and families in our community.

National Institute on Out-of-School Time

Thu, 03 Mar 2005 14:31:03 -0600

The mission of this organization is to ensure that all children, youth, and families have access to high quality programs, activities, and opportunities during non-school hours. NIOST believes that these experiences are essential to the healthy development of children and youth, who then can become effective and capable members of society. Our work bridges the worlds of research and practice.

New River Community Action Head Start

Thu, 03 Mar 2005 14:21:14 -0600

NRCA Head Start's mission is to maximize the strengths of families, their total health and well-being, and the social skills of children.