]> http://www.connectforkids.org/taxonomy/term/332/all en http://www.connectforkids.org/node/2932 <p>To provide or facilitate services for local families and individuals, including education, referral or other support, by bringing together professional staff, volunteers and broad community support.</p> Advocating for Policies & Programs Improving Communities Learning Disabilities New York Organizations Parent Involvement in Education Transportation Assistance Wed, 08 Jun 2005 10:00:59 -0500 http://www.connectforkids.org/node/1515 <p>This National Council on Disability paper identifies the essential supports for families with disabilities under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. These include making sure parents or children with disabilities are appropriately screened, barring states from terminating assistance until they have offered families help in meeting TANF rules, and allowing states to count rehabilitation and other acts as work activities. The paper also recommends giving families access to Medicaid or other health coverage as they move from welfare to work, and increasing funding to bette</p> All ages Learning Disabilities National Weblinks Mon, 06 Dec 2004 20:46:23 -0600 http://www.connectforkids.org/node/1171 <p>Special Education News provides in-depth, timely news related to educating students with disabilities. Check out the Web site and e-mail newsletter.</p> Learning Disabilities Learning Disablilities Weblinks Wed, 24 Nov 2004 10:58:30 -0600 http://www.connectforkids.org/node/956 <p>A new National Institute of Child Health and Human Development site holds the latest research on autism and similar disorders.</p> All ages Children with Special Needs Health Learning Disabilities Learning Disablilities National Special Healthcare Needs Weblinks Tue, 16 Nov 2004 18:37:37 -0600 http://www.connectforkids.org/node/807 <p>This non-profit organization funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau advocates for men as crucially important in the lives of their families and children. NFN provides supports and resources to fathers and families of children with developmental disabilities and chronic illness, and the professionals who serve them.</p> All ages Child Development Learning Disabilities Learning Disablilities National Parent Involvement in Education Weblinks Mon, 02 May 2005 10:58:50 -0500 http://www.connectforkids.org/node/629 <p>The National Household Education Survey regularly conducts topical interviews of households on topics such as early childhood education, school readiness, parent involvement in education, safety and discipline, and adult education.</p> Adolescent Development All ages Child Care Child Development Children with Special Needs Computers, TV and Technology Developing a Learner Discipline Family Roles & Structure Help with Healing Homework Learning Disabilities National Parent Involvement in Education Parenting Tough Times Weblinks Work & Family Life Sun, 21 Nov 2004 00:14:37 -0600