People's Regional Opportunity Program - Home Page PROP is the community action agency for Cumberland County, Maine, offering integrated programs in nutrition, housing, utility assistance, child development, youth mentoring, etc. Web site provides links for key issues facing those with low incomes; advocacy information; program descriptions; and information on Maine. http://www.propeople.org
Extractions: LINKS>> po v erty food ... Maine resources What's new here at PROpeople.org: Events Recent Publications Healthy Maine Partnerships issues Needs Assessment Poverty in Maine Report, 2004 Latest Edition of PROpeople newsletter (pdf) Biennial Report Spotlights Success Stories (pdf) ... Economic Impact of Child Care in Maine - Executive Summary (pdf) Social Capital Building Project Final Report Grand News Foster Grandparent Program Newsletter (pdf) Nice story about our Youth Resiliency Project in the Portland Press Herald!
Youth Shakers Sexual health information and advocacy by and for young people from around the world. http://www.youthshakers.org/
2003 National Conference On Tobacco Or Health -- Home Page This conference is about a national tobacco control movement, bringing together local, state and national advocates and experts, creating new partnerships, providing new information, comprehensive coverage of cessation/nicotine and the science of addiction, formulating public policy and advocacy strategies, media and communication strategies, youth and prevention. http://www.tobaccocontrolconference.org/
Extractions: General Information Program Registration Press ... Home Conference Updates Conference staff offices are closed and will reopen in May 2004. Mark your calendar for the 2005 National Conference in Chicago: May 4-6, 2005. (There will not be a National Conference in 2004). Sign up to receive e-mail updates about the 2005 National Conference. The first e-mail update will be sent in June or July 2004. View 2003 Conference Program online! Papers with asterisks include presenter handouts. Download all or part of the 2003 Conference Program or Abstract Book:
Extractions: Making the Case: State Tobacco Control Briefing Papers The Master Settlement Agreement reached in November 1998 created the potential for significant new investment in tobacco prevention and control. As state funding battles continue across the country today, tobacco control activists have an opportunity to create programs that can reduce the health, social and economic damage caused by tobacco products. With support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the Advocacy Institute undertook a project to help state-level tobacco control advocates secure adequate funding for comprehensive tobacco control programs. "Making the Case: State Tobacco Control Policy Briefing Papers" is designed to facilitate discussion and analysis among tobacco control advocates, legislators and the public about the most effective way to secure funding for comprehensive tobacco control programs. It was adapted from the 1998 Health Science Analysis Project (HSAP), a series of papers that examined the public health impact of various aspects of federal tobacco legislation proposed in 1998. Making the Case - Index of Papers Policies to Reduce Youth Access to Tobacco Environmental Tobacco Smoke The Impact of Proposed Cigarette Price Increases Ensuring Effective Tobacco Control Administration ... What is 'Advocacy'?
The Homebase advocacy group for local teenagers to discuss community issues. Includes a list of current activities and a guest book. http://www.glendalesyouthvoice.org/
Akattachment.org A nonprofit Wasilla, Alaska association providing advocacy through education for youth with attachment disorder. Find membership information, legislative issues, and a description of the organization's platform. http://www.akattachment.org/
Youth Services Provides programming for youth, education, advocacy, counseling and family support. http://www.waterfordschools.org/youth.htm
Extractions: Office Hours: 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday Waterford Youth Services Bureau, in partnership with parents and community resources, is committed to ensuring that youth have information and activities that promote healthy social, emotional, and physical development. We achieve this mission by providing positive programming for youth, and education, advocacy, counseling, and support for youth and families. Back to Top Research shows one of the most important factors in helping youth remain drug and alcohol free is the presence of a meaningful relationship with a caring adult. In supporting today's busy families, WYSB offers programs which provide additional supportive relationships for the youth of our community. WYSB believes that fun and learning can go hand in hand. We sponser special interest groups such as Kids Care, a community service group, and Sisters Circle, a group for middle and high school age girls. Day trips, holiday events, concerts and the Waterford Week Car Show provide opportunities for families to enjoy time together at little or no cost. Call for the latest calendar of events.
GAHSC's Referral Central - Helping Hands, Inc. Provides group home with counseling, child advocacy, tutorial program, psychiatric services, and independent living skills, located in Hahira, Georgia. http://www.gahsc.org/directory/152.html
Extractions: E-mail us with your Web site comments and feedback. Together with generous local contributors, the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation funded a center that provides a shelter that can truly meet the needs of young people, a program services building that invites clients to services, and a Youth Activity Center that provides a place for young people to gather while learning and practicing youth development. View more photos of Youth Services of Tulsa new building YST Summer ArtSoup Studios Time is running out to enroll for Youth Services of Tulsas new Artsoup studios for summer. Call Scott at 382-4422 or email Youth Services of Tulsa is teaming with Knowledge Points to provide affordable tutoring to raise your childs achievement level. To learn more about the tuturing program click on the Events/Calendar tab on your left
COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR JUSTICE Promotes a safe and just society for all people through direct care programs, education, and advocacy. Programs include residency for troubled youth and exoffenders, youth day reporting centers, employment training and job placement. http://www.crjustice.org/
Maine Children's Alliance : MeKids.org A nonprofit child advocacy organization dedicated to improving the lives of all Maine's children, youth, and families. http://www.mekids.org/
Extractions: Five years ago, the Board of Directors identified improvement of the childrens mental health system as a high priority for the Maine Children's Alliance. Our efforts to advocate for improvement in that system lead us to recognize that improvement in the whole child and family services system is necessary. To find out more about the Maine Children's Alliance advocacy for an improved system and the Governors plan for a unified child and family services system, go to Child and Family Services Initiative
CBIT - The Children's Brain Injury Trust Aims to improve the quality of life for children and youth with a brain injury by providing a helpline, events, conferences, research, advocacy, grants, and funding information. Offers details about the family impact, medical aspects, educational concerns, legal issues, support groups, and resources throughout the UK. http://www.cbituk.org/
Extractions: Skip Navigation The Child Brain Injury Trust (CBIT) aims to improve the quality of life for all children and young people who have an acquired brain injury (ABI) and enable them to achieve their full potential. "CBIT makes people more aware, helping others to see the person and not the disability" An acquired brain injury (ABI) is an injury to the brain that has happened since birth. It could be the result of an accident, illness such as an infection, stroke, tumour or poisoning. The injury can affect the way a person thinks, feels and behaves and can, but not always, affect them physically. The medical definition of ABI, from the 1996 Standards Manual and Interpretative Guidelines for Medical Rehabilitation produced by CARF, which has been adopted by the UK ABI Forum, is as follows: A non-degenerative injury to the brain that has occurred since birth. It can be caused by an external force or by metabolic derangement. The term 'acquired brain injury' includes traumatic brain injuries such as open or closed head injuries, or non traumatic brain injuries, such as those caused by strokes and other vascular accidents, tumours, infectious diseases, hypoxia, metabolic disorders (eg. Liver and kidney diseases or diabetic coma), and toxic products taken into the body through inhalation or ingestion
Time Out Youth Support, education and advocacy for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth. Features mission, leadership, programs, and information for parents. http://www.timeoutyouth.com/
Extractions: Welcome to the JASMYN Website! The Jacksonville Area Sexual Minority Youth Network, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to building a safe space for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning youth under the age of 24 that will nurture their health and well-being and enhance pride and self-esteem. JASMYN is open to ALL youth regardless of their sexual orientation. JASMYN would like to know more about the people who visit our website. Please help us by filling out this voluntary, confidential and anonymous survey by clicking here: JASMYN Homepage Survey *New* Drop-In Center Hours: Thursday and Friday 4PM-10PM Saturdays 2-10PM HIV Testing Available Saturdays 2-4PM This site contains HIV prevention messages that may be considered controversial by some viewers.
JLMC A leader in education and advocacy for women's and children's health and wellbeing; our handson approach included partnerships with The Family Service Agency (started as The Family Resource Center), The Salinas Adult Day Care Center, the Monterey County youth Museum (MY Museum), and the Silent Witness Exhibit. http://www.jlmontereycounty.org/
Extractions: Mission: The Junior League of Monterey County, Inc., is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. Vision Statement: The Junior League of Monterey County, Inc. is a leader in education and advocacy for women's and children's health and wellbeing. The Junior League of Monterey County, Inc. reaches out to women of all races, religions and national origins who demonstrate an interest in and commitment to voluntarism. Currently there are 115 active members and 380 sustaining members of the Junior League. The Junior League has been actively working to improve Monterey County for 49 years. Our hands-on approach has enriched our community through the development of past League projects, including The Family Service Agency (started as the The Family Resource Center), The Salinas Adult Day Care Center, the Monterey County Youth Museum (MY Museum), and the Silent Witness Exhibit. JLMC is also represented on the executive board of the United Way of Monterey County's Success By 6 project.
One Double Five Community House A dropin centre in offering contacts for groups, free legal advice, a youth school, health, works projects, gardens, advocacy, support and counselling. http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/~whare/
Te Mana Taki Hauora - Health Action, Nelson - Community Health Promotion Health promotion organisation. Includes details of projects undertaken and a directory of youth services that provide advocacy, counselling and information on drugs, alcohol, mental health, and other health issues. http://www.healthaction.org.nz
Halton Hills Community Support And Information Provides programs and services to children, youth, adults and seniors in education, assistance and advocacy, supportive housing help and Mealson-Wheels, Meals on Ice and Wheels to Meals. http://www.hhcsi.ca/
