Washington State Sites

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Amber Alert System
Web site: http://www.amberalert911.com/
The AMBER Alert 911 Web portal is a critical tool for law enforcement to aid in swiftly distributing information about an abducted child and the suspected perpetrator to other law enforcement agencies, the media, members of the public and other stakeholders. The system ensures 24/7 reliability and efficiently notifies stakeholders that an AMBER Alert has been issued. There is no cost to government, the public or the media to use it.

American Academy of Pediatrics, Washington Chapter
Web site: http://www.wcaap.org/
The Washington Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics advocates for the health and well being of children and their families while supporting pediatricians in their development and practice.

American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children – Washington State Chapter
Web site: http://www.apsac.org/
APSAC's mission is to ensure that everyone affected by child maltreatment receives the best possible professional response.

Arc of Washington
Web site: http://www.arcwa.org/
Since 1936, The Arc of Washington State has been a leader in the development of services and programs for people with developmental disabilities, such as, autism, cerebral palsy, mental retardation, epilepsy and related neurological disorders which occur before age 18.

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BrainNet
Web site: http://www.del.wa.gov/Education/ChildDevelopment.shtml
A strategic alliance of public and private partners working to improve the lives of all children in Washington State by ensuring that all persons and systems who come into contact with pregnant women and children promote healthy optimal brain development.

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Casey Family Program
Web site: http://www.casey.org/Home
The Casey Family Program provides an array of services for children and youth, with foster care as its core. Casey services include adoption, guardianship, kinship care (being cared for by extended family), and family reunification (reuniting children with birth families).

Casey Family Program Foster Care Alumni
Web site: http://www.fostercarealumni.org/
The Foster Care Alumni web site is a central meeting place for alumni of foster care. Its purpose is to provide a point and place of connection between alumni nationwide, providing opportunities for alumni involvement in systems reform, and offering expert educational information to child welfare professionals and advocates alike about out-of-home care services from those who know it best—alumni!

Child Care Resource and Referral
Web site: http://www.childcarenet.org/
The Washington State Child Care Resource & Referral Network (Network) is a network of 17 community-based, private, nonprofit child care resource and referral agencies across Washington State (USA). We offer consumer education, training and technical assistance to parents, child care providers, employers and the community.

CHILD Profile
Web site: http://www.childprofile.org/
CHILD Profile is Washington State's health promotion and immunization registry system designed to help ensure that Washington's children receive the preventive health care they need.

Children’s Alliance
Web site: http://www.childrensalliance.org/
The Children's Alliance is a state-wide, member-based advocacy organization dedicated to improving the safety, security, health and education of Washington's children. The Children's Alliance's activities include policy analysis and development, public education, outreach, training, and policy advocacy.

Children’s Home Society
Web site: http://www.chs-wa.org/
Through adoption support, family support, parent education, early childhood development, advocacy, counseling, residential and foster care, Children’s Home Society of Washington has served the state’s children and families for more than 100 years.

Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center
Web site: http://www.seattlechildrens.org/
Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center is the premier pediatric care center in the Pacific Northwest. As both a community hospital for Greater Seattle and the pediatric referral center for the Northwest, Children’s provides-directly or in partnership with other health care providers throughout the region-excellent medical care, education and research programs.

Children's Response Center
Web site: http://www.childrensresponsecenter.org/
The mission of Children's Response Center is to provide crisis, assessment and treatment services to Eastside sexual assault and traumatic stress victims and their non-offending family members who reside in East and North King County.

Children’s Trust Foundation
Web site: http://www.childrenstrust.org/
Children’s Trust Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening families and ensuring the healthy development of children.

Community Public Health and Safety Networks / Family Policy Council
Web site: http://www.fpc.wa.gov/FPCInfocphsn.html
In 1994, the Washington State legislature passed the Youth Violence Reduction Act, which established the development of grassroots organizations across the state, called Community Public Health and Safety Networks. The Networks are charged with improving seven "problem behaviors" identified by the state: youth substance abuse, teen pregnancy, domestic violence, school dropout, teen suicide, youth violence, and child abuse and neglect.

Community Youth Services
Web site: http://www.communityyouthservices.org/
The mission of Community Youth Services is to serve youth and families who have needs related to their health, safety, security and relationships.

Comprehensive Health Education Foundation
Web site: http://www.chef.org/
The mission of the Comprehensive Health Education Foundation is to promote health and quality of life through education.

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Docs for Tots Washington State

Web site: http://www.docsfortots.org/DFTWA.asp

Docs For Tots Washington State is a growing network of doctors who advocate for young children.  In addition to supporting the efforts of the national office, the Early Learning Advocacy Project allows DFT WA to collaborate with public and private partners to increase doctors' awareness about and involvement in efforts to enhance early learning opportunities for children and families in Washington State.

Early Care and Education Coalition
Web site: http://www.earlyeducationcoalition.org/

Economic Opportunity Institute
Web site: http://www.econop.org
The Economic Opportunity Institute develops new public policies to create ladders for low-income people to move into the middle class and to plug holes so that middle-class families do not fall into poverty. EOI is an activist, progressive, and majoritarian institute. We pursue our work through media outreach, public dialogue, and policy initiatives that address the shared economic security concerns of middle-class and low-income workers.

Families for Kids
Web site: http://lcsnw.org/ffk/index.html
Families for Kids is a state-wide program devoted solely to recruiting foster and adoptive families.

Family Resources Northwest
Web site: http://www.4families.org/
Family Resources Northwest (FRNW) is a nonprofit, community-based service organization established in 1996 and incorporated in 1999 in response to the need to improve the overall quality of parenting in our communities. The mission of FRNW is to strengthen families by providing education and support.

Family Support Washington
An America in which all children, youth, and families get the resources they need, right in their own neighborhoods, and human services and other systems act as an open door, not a barrier.

Fathers for Families in Thurston County
The Division of Children and Family Services developed and coordinated a Steering Committee comprised of parents and family serving organizations to implement a countywide initiative focused on strengthening the roles of fathers in families.

Fathers Network
Web site: http://www.fathersnetwork.org/

The Foundation for Early Learning
Web site: http://www.earlylearning.org/
Research studies have shown that the time from birth to five years is critical to the brain development of children. A child's current and future ability is linked to this brain growth, which best occurs in the context of nurturing relationships and experiences.

Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies is now called WithinReach
Web site: http://www.withinreachwa.org
The purpose of this coalition is to promote educational efforts that enhance the health of women, infants and children. Please see "WithinReach" for more information.

League of Women Voters of Washington
Web site: http://www.lwvwa.org/
The League of Women Voters, LWV, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

Lutheran Community Services Northwest
Web site: http://www.lcsnw.org/
Lutheran Community Services Northwest is a nonprofit human services agency serving communities throughout Washington, Oregon and Idaho. Our caring staff provides a wide variety of services to adults, adolescents, children, families, schools, businesses, congregations, neighborhoods and communities. Each year we serve more than 300,000 people of all ages, cultures and faiths.

Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital and Health Center
Web site: http://www.multicare.com/cgi-bin/multicare.dll/multicare/marybridge/index.jsp
One of the things that make Mary Bridge different from other hospitals is our philosophy of Family Centered Care. We believe that families play a pivotal role in the health and well being of the children, and we recognize and support that role. Because children are so dependent on their parents and family, Mary Bridge encourages families to be part of their children's health care team.

Olive Crest

Web site: http://www.olivecrest.org

Since 1973, Olive Crest has grown to become a national leader in the prevention and treatment of child abuse, by serving over 6,000 children and families annually throughout the Pacific Northwest, California, and Nevada.   The organization’s founding commitment to the welfare of at-risk youth continues to fuel Olive Crest's mission of making a difference, "One Life at a Time."®

Organizational Research Services
Web site: http://www.organizationalresearch.com/
Our mission is to provide evaluation services and hands-on coaching and consultation to help programs develop practical and innovative ways to use data to manage for results.

Parent Trust for Washington Children
Web site: http://www.parenttrust.org/
Since 1978, the State Office of Parent Trust of Washington Children has provided the following to communities across the state: professional training and development, statewide network and consultation, ongoing support and technical assistance, community organizing and training curriculum including over 80 parent tip sheets.

Program for Early Parent Support (PEPS)
Web site: http://www.pepsgroup.org/
PEPS is a non-profit organization that serves parents of children birth to age 3 in the King County area through weekly support groups. PEPS Groups are facilitated by trained parent volunteers and are held in neighborhood homes and in family centers.

Relatives as Parents Program (RAPP)
Web site: http://parenting.wsu.edu/relative/index.htm
The goal of the Brookdale Foundation’s RAPP program is to address the needs of kinship caregivers from two levels- one, by awarding grants to local organizations to develop local caregiver support groups; two, to provide funding to a state agency who could coordinate kinship care policy efforts at a statewide level.

Social Development Research Group
Web site: http://depts.washington.edu/sdrg/index.html

Talaris Research Institute
Web site: http://www.talaris.org/
Talaris Research Institute is dedicated to discovering how children learn, think, and feel. From birth to age five, a child observes, experiments, and begins to understand the world - a learning experience unmatched by any other.

Thurston Community Network
Web site: http://www.thurstonnetwork.org/
The Thurston Community Network is one of 53 Public Health and Safety Networks in Washington State. Networks were established through State legislation in 1994. The legislation provides local communities an opportunity to develop and implement local responses to youth problem behaviors related to youth violence.

United Way of King County
Web site: http://www.uwkc.org/
United Way of King County exists to help people live better lives, improve their communities, and realize their dreams.

University of Washington Human Services Policy Center
Web site: http://hspc.org/
The Human Services Policy Center (HSPC)'s mission is to improve the well-being of children, families and communities. We conduct policy and data analysis and provide training, technical assistance and consultation to further this mission.

University of Washington Northwest Institute for Children and Families
Web site: http://depts.washington.edu/nwicf/
The Northwest Institute for Children and Families, dedicated to excellence and leadership in services to children, youth, and their families, is housed within the School and provides training, education, and program evaluation for a range of agencies and system reform initiatives in the Pacific Northwest.

Washington Association for the Education of Young Children (WAEYC)
Web site: http://www.waeyc.org/
Washington AEYC is the professional organization for those working with children ages birth through eight years old in Washington. We have 17 Local Affiliate Chapters and almost 2,000 members throughout the state.

Washington Health Coalition
Web site: http://www.whf.org/
The Washington Health Foundation is dedicated to improving health and access to quality health care for the people of Washington State, including those residents who are medically underserved in both rural and urban communities.

Washington Kids Count - Human Services Policy Center
Web site: http://hspc.org/wkc/profiles/index.html

Washington Secretary of State
Web site: Register to Vote!
Governor Locke has urged all Washington State citizens to register to vote in the state of Washington. To be eligible to register to vote in Washington, you must be a citizen of the United States, a legal resident of Washington State and at least 18 years old by Election Day.

Washington State Association of Children's Advocacy Centers
Web site: www.wsacac.org
The Washington State Association of Children's Advocacy Centers is a membership organization that represents Children's Advocacy Centers in Washington State and promotes awareness of the incidence and impact of child abuse in Washington. The Association provides training and technical assistance to existing and emerging Children's Advocacy Centers, professional training on issues relating to the prevention, investigation, and treatment of child abuse, and raises community awareness as to the value of a coordinated, multi-disciplinary response.

Washington State Booster Seat Coalition
Web site: http://depts.washington.edu/booster/
The Washington State Booster Seat Coalition works to increase booster seat use among 4- to 8-year-olds through a broad based educational awareness campaign. Information is widely available on all forms of car seat safety as well as classes, events and where to find car seat checks in Washington State.

Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Web site: http://www.wscadv.org/
Founded in 1990 by domestic violence survivors and their allies, the Coalition is a non-profit, statewide network of 64 member programs that serve victims of domestic violence in rural, urban and Indian Country communities of Washington, plus 119 individual and organizational associates.

Washington State Coalition for the Homeless
Web site: http://www.endhomelessnesswa.org/
The Washington State Coalition for the Homeless (WSCH) has taken the lead since 1984 in training, education, and advocacy with and on behalf of individuals and families who are homeless in Washington State. WSCS is governed by representatives elected by their county coalitions and joined by service providers, agencies, legislators, business leaders, and individuals who are dedicated to ensuring that everyone has access to shelter, a basic human need.

Washington State Court Appointed Special Advocates
Web site: http://www.washingtonstatecasa.org/
Washington State CASA’s mission is to support effective volunteer advocacy for the best interests of abused and neglected children involved in the court system. Our vision is to ensure that every child has a safe, supportive and permanent home.

Washington State Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC)
Web site: http://www.washingtonemsc.org/
Washington State Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) is a partnership between the Washington State Department of Health, Office of Emergency Medical and Trauma Prevention Services, Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center in Seattle. The goal of this partnership is to identify and assess the components of pediatric emergent care services in the State, and to develop strategies and coalitions that enhance those services.

Washington State Fathering Coalition
Web site: http://www.fatheringthefuture.org/
The Washington State Fathering Coalition is committed to promoting public awareness of the importance of healthy fathering. Their mission is to improve the lives of children by promoting healthy father-child relationships and increasing positive male involvement.

Washington State Migrant Council
Web site: http://www.wsmconline.org/
Washington State Migrant Council is a non-profit corporation that exists to improve the quality of life for migrant, seasonal, farm workers and rural poor families by promoting human service opportunities.

Washington State University Cooperative Extension
Web site: http://ext.wsu.edu/
Washington State University Cooperative Extension builds the capacity of individuals, organizations, businesses, and communities, empowering them to find solutions for local issues and to improve their quality of life.

WithinReach (formerly Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies of Washington)

Web site: www.withinreachwa.org

WithinReach is a private not-for-profit organization whose mission is to serve as the foremost catalyst for improvements in maternal, child, and family health.  They provide essential resources for family health. Whether you are a parent seeking information, or a professional needing health resources.