The Administration for Children and Families is the federal agency funding state, local, and tribal organizations to provide family assistance (welfare), child support, child care, Head Start, child welfare, and other programs relating to children and families.
Advocates for Children of New York offers extensive information about Special Education Law and a breakdown of Special Education services in New York City, as well as links to resources throughout the web.
The American Academy of Pediatrics works to attain optimal physical, mental and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents and young adults.
The Association of SIDS and Infant Mortality Programs (ASIP, formerly ASPP, Association of SIDS Program Professionals) is an association of health and human service providers committed to bereavement support and risk reduction activities.
Better Baby Care National Campaign is a national effort to improve the early care of infants and toddlers.
The Career Development Initiative of New York State works to strengthen the professional development of the adults working in the field, as well as to establish a comprehensive and integrated early childhood and school-age child care career development system in New York State.
Child Care Aware is a non-profit initiative committed to helping parents find the best information on locating quality child care and child care resources
The mission of The Children’s Defense Fund is to Leave No Child Behind and to ensure every child a Healthy Start , a Head Start , a Fair Start , a Safe Start , and a Moral Start in life and thus a successful passage to adulthood.
Council for Exceptional Children , the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted.
Council for Professional Recognition works to increase the status and recognition of early care and education professionals who care for children from birth through 5 years of age in child care centers, family child care homes, and as home visitors.
Early Head Start National Resource Center
I Am Your Child is a national public awareness and engagement campaign to make early childhood development a top priority for our nation.
Maternal and Child Health Bureau, part of the US Department of Health and Human Services, is dedicated to the comprehensive physical, psychological and social needs of the maternal and child health population
The National Academy Press publishes research by the National Research Council, including From Neurons to Neighborhoods: The Science of Early Childhood Development, which you can read free online.
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is the nation's largest and most influential organization of early childhood educators and others dedicated to improving the quality of programs for children from birth through third grade. italic'>Membership is open to all who share a desire to serve and act on behalf of the needs and rights of young children.
The National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Organizations (NACCRRA) is a national network offering many services to early childhood providers and policy makers, including training opportunities, symposia, conferences and publications,
The National Association of Family Child Care Providers serves as a permanent national voice for family child care providers.
The National Black Child Development Institute (NBCDI) exists to improve and protect the quality of life of African American children and their families.
The National Center for Early Development and Learning is a national early childhood research project supported by the US Dept. of Education. It focuses on enhancing the cognitive, social, and emotional development of children from birth through age eight.
The National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities is the national information and referral center that provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues for families, educators, and other professionals.
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), created by Congress in 1962, supports and conducts research on topics related to the health of children, adults, families, and populations.
The National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care is funded by the U.S Maternal and Child Health Bureau. It promotes health and safety in out-of-home child care settings throughout the nation.
The New York State Association for the Education of Young Children advocates for improving the education and welfare of New York’s children ages birth through eight years.
New York State Office of Children & Family Services provides a range of resources to help parents with their child care needs, people who want to start or are currently running child care programs, and anyone with a concern about the health or safety of a child in a child care program. These resources are available throughout New York State and can be accessed by a phone call to one of the Regional Offices.
Resources for Children with Special Needs, Inc., an independent nonprofit organization in New York City.
Sinergia is a not-for-profit agency which offers services to developmentally disabled persons and their families, promoting independence and opportunity.
US Department of Health and Human Services
Zero to Three National Center for Infants, Toddlers and Families is the nation's leading informational resource center on the first three years of life.
Infant and Toddler Clearinghouse Main Page