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Listed below are several representatives of the many national organizations and groups dealing with various aspects of child maltreatment. Please visit http://nccanch.acf.hhs.gov to view a more comprehensive list of resources and visit http://nccanch.acf.hhs.gov/ general/organizations/index.cfm to view an organization database. Inclusion on this list is for information purposes and does not constitute an endorsement by the Office on Child Abuse and Neglect or the Children’s Bureau.
Family Violence Prevention Fund | |
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address: | 383 Rhode Island St., Suite #304 San Francisco, CA 94103-5133 |
phone: | (415) 252-8900 (800) 595-4889 (TDD line) |
fax: | (415) 252-8991 |
e-mail: | fund@endabuse.org |
web site: | http://www.endabuse.org |
Focuses on domestic violence education, prevention, and public policy reform. Its Web site includes fact sheets, descriptions of programs, publications, and links to other relevant organizations. |
The Greenbook Initiative | |
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address: | Family Violence Department National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges P.O. Box 8970 Reno, NV 89507 |
phone: | 888-55-GREEN |
web site: | http://www.thegreenbook.info |
Provides recommendations designed to help dependency courts and child welfare and domestic violence agencies better serve families experiencing violence and to achieve safety. Developed by the Family Violence Department of the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, the initiative has spawned activities in States and localities across the country, as well as a Federal initiative spearheaded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Justice. |
Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse | |
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address: | School of Social Work University of Minnesota 105 Peters Hall, 1404 Gortner Avenue St. Paul, MN 55108-6142 |
phone: | (612) 624-0721 |
fax: | (612) 625-4288 |
web site: | http://www.mincava.umn.edu |
Supports education, research, and access to information on violence-related topics by providing resources for professionals, researchers, and survivors, and houses two of the Nation’s leading Web sites about violence listed below: | |
Violence Against Women Online Resources | |
web site: | http://www.vaw.umn.edu/dv.asp |
Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse Electronic Clearinghouse | |
web site: | http://www.mincava.umn.edu |
National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges | |
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address: | NCJFCJ Family Violence Department P.O. Box 8970 Reno, NV 89507 |
phone: | (775) 784-6012 |
fax: | (775) 784-6628 |
e-mail: | admin@ncjfcj.org |
web site: | http://www.ncjfcj.org/dept/fvd |
Improves the way courts, law enforcement, and others respond to family violence while recognizing the legal, cultural, and psychological dynamics involved with the ultimate goal of improving the lives of domestic violence victims and their children. |
National Domestic Violence Hotline | |
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address: | PO Box 161810 Austin, TX 78716 |
phone: | (800) 799-SAFE (7283) (800) 787-3224 (TDD line) |
fax: | (512) 453-8541 |
e-mail: | ndvh@ndvh.org; deafhelp@ndvh.org (for hearing impaired) |
web site: | http://www.ndvh.org |
Provides crisis intervention, information about domestic violence, and referrals to local service providers for victims of domestic violence and those calling on their behalf. Assistance is provided in both English and Spanish, and volunteers also have access to translators in 139 languages. |
National Resource Center on Domestic Violence: Child Protection and Custody | |
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address: | Family Violence Department National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges P.O. Box 8970 Reno, NV 89507 |
phone: | (800) 52-PEACE |
fax: | (775) 784-6160 |
e-mail: | info@dvlawsearch.com |
web site: | http://www.nationalcouncilfvd.org/res_center |
Provides access to the best possible source of information and tangible assistance to those working in the field of domestic violence and child protection and custody. The center was established by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and is part of the Family Violence Department of the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges. |
American Humane Association Children’s Division | |
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address: | 63 Inverness Dr., East Englewood, CO 80112-5117 |
phone: | (800) 227-4645 (303) 792-9900 |
fax: | (303) 792-5333 |
e-mail: | children@americanhumane.org |
web site: | http://www.americanhumane.org/site/PageServer?pagename=pc_home |
Conducts research, analysis, and training to help public and private agencies respond to child maltreatment. |
American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children | |
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address: | 940 N.E. 13th St. CHO 3B-3406 Oklahoma City, OK 73104 |
phone: | (405) 271-8202 |
fax: | (405) 271-2931 |
e-mail: | tricia-williams@ouhsc.edu |
web site: | http://www.apsac.org |
Provides professional education, promotes research to inform effective practice, and addresses public policy issues. Professional membership organization. |
American Public Human Services Association | |
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address: | 810 First St., NE, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20002-4267 |
phone: | (202) 682-0100 |
fax: | (202) 289-6555 |
web site: | http://www.aphsa.org |
Addresses program and policy issues related to the administration and delivery of publicly funded human services. Professional membership organization. |
AVANCE Family Support and Education Program | |
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address: | 301 South Frio, Suite 380 San Antonio, TX 78207 |
phone: | (210) 270-4630 |
fax: | (210) 270-4612 |
web site: | http://www.avance.org |
Operates a national training center to share and disseminate information, material, and curricula to service providers and policy-makers interested in supporting high-risk Hispanic families. |
Child Welfare League of America | |
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address: | 440 First St., NW, 3rd Floor Washington, DC 20001-2085 |
phone: | (202) 638-2952 |
fax: | (202) 638-4004 |
web site: | http://www.cwla.org |
Provides training, consultation, and technical assistance to child welfare professionals and agencies while also educating the public about emerging issues affecting children. |
National Black Child Development Institute | |
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address: | 1023 15th St., NW, Suite 600 Washington, DC 20005 |
phone: | (202) 387-1281 |
fax: | (202) 234-1738 |
e-mail: | moreinfo@nbcdi.org |
web site: | http://www.nbcdi.org |
Operates programs and sponsors a national training conference through Howard University to improve and protect the well-being of African-American children. |
National Children’s Advocacy Center | |
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address: | 200 Westside Sq., Suite 700 Huntsville AL 35801 |
phone: | (256) 533-0531 |
fax: | (256) 534-6883 |
e-mail: | webmaster@ncac-hsv.org |
web site: | http://www.nationalcac.org |
Provides prevention, intervention, and treatment services to physically and sexually abused children and their families within a child-focused team approach. |
National Indian Child Welfare Association | |
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address: | 5100 SW Macadam Ave., Suite 300 Portland, OR 97201 |
phone: | (503) 222-4044 |
fax: | (503) 222-4007 |
e-mail: | info@nicwa.org |
web site: | http://www.nicwa.org |
Disseminates information and provides technical assistance on Indian child welfare issues. Supports community development and advocacy efforts to facilitate tribal responses to the needs of families and children. |
National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare | |
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e-mail: | ncsacw@samhsa.gov |
web site: | http://www.ncsacw.samhsa.gov/index.asp |
The mission of the National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare is to improve systems and practice for families with substance use disorders who are involved in the child welfare and family judicial systems by assisting local, State, and tribal agencies. |
National Child Welfare Resource Center for Family-Centered Practice | |
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address: | Learning Systems Group 1150 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 1100 Washington, DC 20036 |
phone: | (800) 628-8442 |
fax: | (202) 628-3812 |
e-mail: | info@cwresource.org |
web site: | http://www.cwresource.org |
Helps child welfare agencies and Tribes use familycentered practice to implement the tenets of the Adoption and Safe Families Act to ensure the safety and well-being of children while meeting the needs of families. |
National Child Welfare Resource Center on Legal and Judicial Issues | |
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address: | ABA Center on Children and the Law 740 15th St., NW Washington, DC 20005-1019 |
phone: | (800) 285-2221 (Service Center) (202) 662-1720 |
fax: | (202) 662-1755 |
e-mail: | ctrchildlaw@abanet.org |
web site: | http://www.abanet.org/child/rclji/home.html |
Promotes improvement of laws and policies affecting children and provides education in child-related law. |
National Resource Center on Child Maltreatment | |
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address: | Child Welfare Institute 3950 Shackleford Rd., Suite 175 Duluth, GA 30096 |
phone: | (770) 935-8484 |
fax: | (770) 935-0344 |
e-mail: | tsmith@gocwi.org |
web site: | http://www.gocwi.org/nrccm |
Helps States, local agencies, and Tribes develop effective and efficient child protective services systems. Jointly operated by the Child Welfare Institute and ACTION for Child Protection, and responds to needs related to prevention, identification, intervention, and treatment of child abuse and neglect |
National Resource Center on Domestic Violence | |
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address: | Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence 6400 Flank Dr., Suite 1300 Harrisburg, PA 17112 |
phone: | (800) 537-2238 (800) 553-2508 (TTY line) |
fax: | (717) 671-8149 |
web site: | http://www.nrcdv.org |
Supports organizations and individuals working to end domestic violence through training, technical assistance, and dissemination of information on relevant issues. |
National Alliance of Children’s Trust and Prevention Funds | |
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address: | Michigan State University Department of Psychology East Lansing, MI 48824-1117 |
phone: | (517) 432-5096 |
fax: | (517) 432-2476 |
e-mail: | millsda@msu.edu |
web site: | http://www.ctfalliance.org |
Assists State children’s trust and prevention funds to strengthen families and protect children from harm. |
Prevent Child Abuse America | |
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address: | 200 South Michigan Ave., 17th Floor Chicago, IL 60604-2404 |
phone: | (800) 835-2671 (orders) (312) 663-3520 |
fax: | (312) 939-8962 |
e-mail: | mailbox@preventchildabuse.org |
web site: | http://www.preventchildabuse.org |
Conducts prevention activities such as public awareness campaigns, advocacy, networking, research, and publishing, and provides information and statistics on child abuse. |
Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention Plus | |
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address: | 649 Main St., Suite B Groveport, OH 43125 |
phone: | (800) 858-5222 (614) 836-8360 |
fax: | (614) 836-8359 |
e-mail: | sbspp@aol.com |
web site: | http://www.sbsplus.com |
Develops, studies, and disseminates information and materials designed to prevent shaken baby syndrome and other forms of child abuse and to increase positive parenting and child care. |
The Center for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives | |
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e-mail: | CFBCI@hhs.gov |
web site: | http://www.hhs.gov/faith/ |
Welcomes the participation of faith- and communitybased organizations as valued and essential partners with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Funding goes to faith-based organizations through Head Start and to programs for refugee resettlement, runaway and homeless youth, independent living, childcare, child support enforcement, and child welfare. |
Family Support America (formerly Family Resource Coalition of America) | |
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address: | 20 N. Wacker Dr., Suite 1100 Chicago, IL 60606 |
phone: | (312) 338-0900 |
fax: | (312) 338-1522 |
e-mail: | info@familysupportamerica.org |
web site: | http://www.familysupportamerica.org |
Works to strengthen and empower families and communities so that they can foster the optimal development of children, youth, and adult family members. |
National Exchange Club Foundation for the Prevention of Child Abuse | |
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address: | 3050 Central Ave. Toledo, OH 43606-1700 |
phone: | (800) 924-2643 (419) 535-3232 |
fax: | (419) 535-1989 |
e-mail: | info@preventchildabuse.com |
web site: | http://www.nationalexchangeclub.com |
Conducts local campaigns in the fight against child abuse by providing education, intervention, and support to families affected by child maltreatment. |
National Fatherhood Initiative | |
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address: | 101 Lake Forest Blvd., Suite 360 Gaithersburg, MD 20877 |
phone: | (301) 948-0599 |
fax: | (301) 948-4325 |
web site: | http://www.fatherhood.org |
Works to improve the well-being of children by increasing the proportion of children growing up with involved, responsible, and committed fathers. |
Childhelp USA | |
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address: | 15757 North 78th St. Scottsdale, AZ 85260 |
phone: | (800) 4-A-CHILD (800) 2-A-CHILD (TDD line) (480) 922-8212 |
fax: | (480) 922-7061 |
e-mail: | help@childhelpusa.org |
web site: | http://www.childhelpusa.org |
Provides crisis counseling to adult survivors and child victims of child abuse, offenders, and parents, and operates a national hotline. |
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children | |
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address: | Charles B. Wang International Children’s Building 699 Prince St. Alexandria, VA 22314-3175 |
phone: | (800) 843-5678 (703) 274-3900 |
fax: | (703) 274-2220 |
web site: | http://www.missingkids.com |
Provides assistance to parents, children, law enforcement, schools, and the community in recovering missing children and raising public awareness about ways to help prevent child abduction, molestation, and sexual exploitation. |
National Center for Victims of Crime | |
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address: | 2000 M St., NW, Suite 480 Washington, DC 20036 |
phone: | (800) FYI-CALL (202) 467-8701 (800) 211-7996 (TDD line) |
fax: | (202) 467-8701 |
web site: | http://www.ncvc.org |
Provides direct services and resources; advocates for the passage of laws and policies that create resources for and secure the rights of vicitms of crime; and delivers training and technical assistance to victim service organizations, counselors, attorneys, criminal justice agencies, and allied professionals. |
Parents Anonymous | |
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address: | 675 West Foothill Blvd., Suite 220 Claremont, CA 91711 |
phone: | (909) 621-6184 |
fax: | (909) 625-6304 |
e-mail: | parentsanon@msn.com |
web site: | www.parentsanonymous.org |
Leads mutual support groups to help parents provide nurturing environments for their families. |
National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information | |
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address: | 330 C St., SW Washington, DC 20447 |
phone: | (800) 394-3366 (703) 385-7565 |
fax: | (703) 385-3206 |
e-mail: | nccanch@calib.com |
web site: | nccanch.acf.hhs.gov |
Collects, stores, catalogs, and disseminates information on all aspects of child maltreatment and child welfare to help build the capacity of professionals in the field. A service of the Children’s Bureau. |