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CHILD ADVOCACY GROUPS

Amerasion Foundation - a nonprofit organization whose mission is to help develop an "Amerasian Voice" for Amerasians in the U.S. and Asia.

Angels' Arms - A nurturing home for foster children Until a forever home is found.  

The Chadwick Center for Children and Families - a large, comprehensive, multidisciplinary multi-site agency serving families throughout the United States and around the world. The organization possess expertise in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of child maltreatment, including the effects of domestiv violence and substance abuse. The Chadwick Center has led the field in the promotion of BEST PRACTICES since 1976.

Child Advocacy - News and resources for professionals and volunteers who advocate for abused and neglected children

Children First - a registered South African NGO, exists to promote and protect the rights and well-being of Children, with particular reference to the situation of Children in South Africa and Africa. It does this by providing through the means of a bi-monthly Journal and other print media, an established web presence and children Participation workshops:

* A forum for sharing experience and knowledge that may help to develop models of good practice for working with children
* A platform for debate of issues that affect children and their carers
* Opportunities for children to express their views and concerns
* A tool for advocacy with policy-makers and opinion formers.

Child Welfare Leagure of America - CWLA is the nation's oldest and largest membership-based child welfare organization. We are committed to engaging people everywhere in promoting the well-being of children, youth, and their families, and protecting every child from harm.

Colorado Children's Campaign - The Colorado Children's Campaign is a non-profit organization that creates hope and opportunity in Colorado - more than one million children at a time. The Children's Campaign is the leading advocacy organization in Colorado, dedicated to improving the lives of children throughout the state.

Educate the Children - Working with the people of Nepal to empower women and educate children.

Fort Bend Community Partners Rainbow Room and Children's Christmas Project - Helping Children's Protective Services (CPS) Caseworkers assist children and families in crisis.

Helping Us Kids - Provides news and resources on health insurance, child care, education, and financial assistance for families with children. Resource sections are available in both English and Spanish.

International Bureau for Children's Rights - Created in 1994, the International Tribunal for Children's Rights is a 'moral court', which provides a forum for public testimony and the sharing of experiences, expertise, and views.

Michigan's Children - Voices for Michigan's Children is a child advocacy organization working to improve the quality of life for Michigan's children and their families. The website report on legislative activities related to children and families and also contains up-to-date information on children's issues.

The Children and Armed Conflict Unit - In addition to carrying out research, assessment visits and feasibility studies, and delivering training, the Children and Armed Conflict Unit combines expertise in international law with practical experience to design institutions, structures and systems that are responsive to the unique circumstances and demands of specific post-conflict situations, working with Governments, Inter-Government Organisations and Non-Government Organisations.

The Indiana Youth Institute - promotes the healthy development of children and youth by serving the institutions and people of Indiana who work on their behalf.

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Artists Helping Children is a Children's site dedicated to comforting children by empowering artists and others to donate artwork, donated murals, donated art supplies, donated toys and a lot of love to sick and needy children. Artists Helping Children also helps artists by giving them information on how they can help the sick and poor children by volunteering to paint murals and other art for hospitals, shelters, clinics, etc. No child should ever have to be sad or have to suffer, that is why we hope that more artists and individuals will help bring colorful art to white walled institutions. We also give you ideas on how and where to donate crayons, colored pencils, clay, markers, paper, and other arts and crafts supplies ... such as what hospitals and shelters you could use these arts supplies to bring a little hapiness and joy to these childrens' lives and to so many white-walled institutions. We also have filled this site with free coloring pages & coloring printouts for children to color with as well as 1000s of free arts and crafts projects for kids to use when they need some crafts ideas.