Organizations

» Action for Healthy Kids
   Addresses the epidemic of overweight, sedentary, and undernourished youth by focusing on changes in schools to improve nutrition and increase physical activity.

   
   http://www.actionforhealthykids.org/

» Albany County Correctional Facility
   Volunteers dedicated to supporting seriously ill and underprivileged children.

   
   http://www.accfcb.org

» Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs
   Represents state public health leaders and others working to improve the health of women of reproductive age, children and youth, including those with special health care needs, and their families.

   
   http://www.amchp.org/

» Bright Futures
   Promoting and improving the health, education and well-being of the children and adolescents and their families. Special topic areas include nutrition, oral and mental health and physical activity.

   
   http://www.brightfutures.org

» California Chapter 4 - Pediatrics Injury Prevention Program
   To contribute to the prevention of injury, death and disability and secure wellness for children and their families by providing injury prevention services.

   
   http://www.ockeepkidssafe.org

» Canadian Institute of Child Health
   Providing publications and resources for parents and health professionals, with details of projects, press releases and charitable information.

   
   http://www.cich.ca

» Child Survival Collaborations and Resources Group
   CORE Group works worldwide to improve the health status of children and mothers in underserved populations.

   
   http://www.coregroup.org/

» Child and Youth Health Network for Eastern Ontario
   Organization providing research, workshops and advocacy on health issues for youth. Information on the organization, events, workshops and research.

   
   http://www.child-youth-health.net/

» Hits for Kids
   Boston Red Sox Kevin Youkilis charity dedicated improving the health and well being of children. Includes group information, events calendar, and mailing list signup.

   
   http://www.youkskids.org

» Hope & Understanding for God's Special Children (HUGS), Inc.
   This site was created by and for parents and caregivers of children who have nearly drowned. Its contents are intended to provide support, encouragement, hope, and also therapeutic options.

   
   http://www.hugsfoundation.org

» International Association for Adolescent Health
   A multidisciplinary, non-government organization, whose focus is on youth health and well-being.

   
   http://www.iaah.org

» Kidney Research - Concentrating on Children
   Provides practical assistance in finding cures for paediatric kidney and related diseases.

   
   http://www.kidneyresearch.org

» National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
   NICHD seeks to assure that every individual is born healthy, is born wanted, and has the opportunity to fulfill his or her potential for a healthy and productive life unhampered by disease or disability.

   
   http://www.nichd.nih.gov/

» New York Foundling Hospital
   Strengthens family life and fosters healing of children and parents whose lives are disrupted by illness, disability, abuse, or poverty.

   
   http://www.nyfoundling.org