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American Humane Association
(AHA) Children's Division 63 Inverness Dr., East Englewood,
CO 80112-5117 Tel. (800) 227-4645 http://www.americanhumane.org/
Conducts research and develops materials to
help national public and private agencies respond to child
maltreatment.
Better Baby Sitters Amy Klebanow Marks,
BSN,RN 8237 Indian Summer Way Mason, Ohio
45040 513.336.9993 http://betterbabysitters.com/
The purpose of Better Baby Sitters is to
educate students entering 5th, 6th, and 7th grade about the skills
necessary when baby-sitting and staying home alone. Courses
are offered in the Greater Cincinnati area. Many important
topics are covered including hands-on practice : Diapering,
Bottle Feeding, Infant Care, Discussion of Growth & Development,
& Creative Age Appropriate Activities.
Child Welfare League of America (CWLA) 440
First St., NW, Third Floor Washington, DC
2001-2085 Tel.(202)638-2952 http://www.cwla.org/
Provides training, technical assistance and
consultation to child welfare professionals and agencies and
educates the public about issues related to child abuse.
Childhelp USA 15757 North 78th
St. Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Tel. (800) 4-A-CHILD (National Child
Abuse Hotline) http://www.childhelpusa.org/
Provides 24 hour crisis assistance nationwide.
National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome 2955
Harrison Blvd #102 Ogden, UT 84403 Tel. (801)
627-3399 Toll Free (888) 273-0071 http://www.dontshake.com/
Provides information, resources, and the
opportunity to purchase materials related to Shaken Baby Syndrome.
National Children's Advocacy Center (NCAC) 200
Westside Sq., Suite 700 Huntsville, AL 35801 http://www.ncac-hsv.org/
Provides prevention, intervention and treatment
services to physically and sexually abused children and their
families.
National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and
Neglect Information 330 C Street, S.W. Washington, DC
20447 Tel. (800) FYI-3366 http://www.acf.hhs.gov/
The Clearinghouse is a national resource for
professionals and others seeking information on child abuse and
neglect and child welfare. Click on "more" under "Services for
Families."
National Indian Child Welfare Association
(NICWA) 5100 SW Macadam Ave., Suite 300 Portland, OR
97201 Tel. (503) 222-4044 http://www.nicwa.org/
Only Native American organization focused
specifically on child abuse and neglect issues with Tribal capacity
to prevent and respond to the problem.
Prevent Child Abuse America 200 S. Michigan
Ave., 17th Floor Chicago, IL 60604-2404 http://www.preventchildabuse.org/
Organization has a nationwide network of state
chapters and local affiliates to provide direct service programs and
effective strategies to preventing all forms of child abuse.
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