To make positive change for kids, you need to know where things stand, what’s working and what needs to be improved. The annual KIDS COUNT Data Book offers both data and context for 10 indicators of child well-being—and drills down to a state and local level. This year’s essay offers a “roadmap for reform” in juvenile justice. CFK summer intern Maria Allen attended the June 2008 launch event in DC and has this overview.
Kidango inspires all children and their families by promoting their potential and diversity through quality education and nurturing relationships.
The philosophy of Kidango is based on the belief that each child deserves an opportunity for total development. Each child comes to the program with certain strengths that should be expanded upon and reinforced. These strengths are based on the learning and teaching styles of their home, which are influenced by the structure and cultural background of the child's family. Those responsible for the program are challenged to create a multi-lingual, cross cultural environment, which will foster the physical, mental, emotional, and social development of all children
So far we have failed in the major measure of the health of a societyhow well we take care of our youngest generation. All is not lost. This book demonstrates that the building of certain developmental assets can turn the tide in helping our children to be healthy, skillful, and competent adults.
Provides information on family services, family child care homes, adoption, scholarships, elder care, volunteers, and non-profit spouse clubs. A helpful source of information on programs, and eligibility requirements for the US Coast Guard.
On March 30, the Index on the well-being of American children will be released. Based on nearly thirty years of data from national surveys of child well-being, defined by factors including mortality, poverty, and suicide rates; drug use; educational test scores; health insurance coverage; and crimes committed by children, the index contains information on how children are faring now and how their status has changed in recent years.
Dedicated to expanding quality early learning and preschool opportunities,
the Foundation for Child Development offers quick access to fact sheets,
interviews and publications.
This guide is designed to help adults working with adolescents and youth find appropriate assessments and support young people's career development. It also provides a learning needs screening tool for youth with suspected learning disabilities.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has long been a proponent of breastfeeding. Its updated policy statement reflects new research indicating that breastfeeding can decrease the incidence or severity of conditions such as diarrhea, ear infections and bacterial meningitis. Breastfeeding may also offer protection against sudden infant death syndrome, diabetes, obesity, and asthma. Among the AAPs new recommendations: babies should be breastfed for approximately the first six months (the group supports breastfeeding for the first year and beyond if mutually desired by mother and child), and that mother and infant should sleep in proximity to each other to facilitate breastfeeding.
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