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| The United States Bureau of the Census | ||
| The website of the U.S. Census Bureau contains statistics on many aspects of families and households in the United States. Check out the American Community Survey for up-to-date data on your community. ( http://www.census.gov ) | ||
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| Family Fact File | ||
| The Family Fact File pulls together statistics and research from a number of sources and provides data in bright, easily understood charts and tables. This site is produced by Public Agenda Online. ( http://www.publicagenda.org/issues/factfiles.cfm?issue_type=family ) | ||
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| The United States Department of Health and Human Services | ||
| The DHHS website offers many resources for studying issues related to the family. See the section on families and children, which provides information on pregnancy, family violence, adoption, and poverty. ( http://www.dhhs.gov/ ) | ||
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| National Council on Family Relations | ||
| The National Council on Family Relations promotes family life education through the publication of two scholarly journals, sponsorship of an annual conference, and development of family life educational publications and products. ( http://www.ncfr.com ) | ||
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| The National Campaign to Prevent Teenage Pregnancy | ||
| This site contains links to polling and survey data, local resources, and reports on teen pregnancy. Take the quiz and test your knowledge of teen pregnancy in the U.S. ( http://www.teenpregnancy.org ) | ||
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| National Center for Health Statistics: National Survey of Family Growth | ||
| This comprehensive guide to family statistics provides up-to-date statistics on a wide range of family issues. Visitors can look up data on such topics as marriage, divorce, mortality, birth rates, teen pregnancy, and infertility. ( http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nsfg.htm ) | ||
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| Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) | ||
| PFLAG provides support for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered people, as well as for their families and friends. ( http://www.pflag.org ) | ||
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| Kids in Gay Families | ||
| Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere identifies itself as the only national and international organization devoted to young people with gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender parents. ( http://www.colage.org/ ) | ||
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| American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy | ||
| In addition to professional resources for marriage and family therapy practitioners, this site contains general information about family and health and a guide to local therapists. ( http://www.aamft.org ) | ||
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| American Coalition for Fathers and Children | ||
| Operating under the belief that children need both parents, the American Coalition for Fathers and Children works to promote a family law system that provides equal rights for all parties affected by divorce, the breakup of a family, or the establishment of paternity. This site offers information and links to research studies, discussions about legal issues, legislation, and other organizations working in this area. ( http://www.acfc.org ) | ||
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| Center for Work and Family | ||
| Based at Boston College, the Center for Work and Family seeks to encourage cooperation between companies and communities to ensure mutual prosperity and the well-being of employees and their families. Their website offers information about the Center's research and publications, the work and family roundtable, and the work/life certificate program. ( http://www.bc.edu/centers/cwf/ ) | ||
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| The United States Department of Labor, Family and Medical Leave Act | ||
| The website of the DOL contains resources for employers and employees who want to know their rights under the FMLA of 1993. See the link to the full text of the act. ( http://www.dol.gov/esa/whd/fmla/ ) | ||
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| Parents Without Partners | ||
| Offering single parents and their children support and socialization, Parents Without Partners is perhaps the oldest organization serving widowed, divorced, and never-married parents. Their website offers articles on raising children and single parenting, as well as links to sources of parenting information. ( http://www.parentswithoutpartners.org ) | ||
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| Child Abuse Prevention Network | ||
| Described as the "Internet Nerve Center for professionals in the field of child abuse and neglect," this clearinghouse offers connections to news and events, as well as tools for the identification, treatment, prevention, and adjudication of child abuse. ( http://child-abuse.com ) | ||
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| Family Violence Prevention Fund | ||
| The Family Violence Prevention Fund's website offers a number of resources for learning about domestic violence. See the section on public education, which contains information on how to prevent family violence. ( http://endabuse.org/ ) | ||
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| The National Domestic Violence Hotline | ||
| With links to hotlines, facts, and statistics, this website provides information about family and domestic violence. ( http://www.ndvh.org/ ) | ||
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| Ending Family Violence | ||
| This site provides a great deal of information on family violence worldwide. Check out the links to statistics and pending legislation. ( http://www.stopfamilyviolence.org ) | ||
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| National Council on Aging Homepage | ||
| The National Council on Aging (NCOA) promotes the well-being and dignity of older persons through advocacy and public policy research. This association is comprised of professionals and organizations that work with older people. ( http://www.ncoa.org ) | ||
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| Family Caregiver Alliance | ||
| The FCA site provides data on caregivers in the United States, as well as recommendations for public policy. See the newsletters for emerging issues. ( http://www.caregiver.org ) | ||
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| Planned Elderhood | ||
| Planned Elderhood is committed to assisting individuals going into assisted living or nursing home facilities. It focuses on the cost of these facilities and suggests strategies on how families can afford them. You can also access information on Alzheimer's disease. ( http://www.plannedelderhood.com/index.php ) | ||
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| AARP | ||
| Learn more about the AARP (founded in 1958 and formerly known as the American Association of Retired Persons) at its official website. It describes the political issues it is currently lobbying for, as well as information on health, community, and travel. ( http://www.aarp.org/ ) | ||
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