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Chapter 8—Addressing Persistent, Unproductive Patterns of Behavior

Prevent Child Abuse America—An early leader in using computer networking to support child abuse prevention.





Army Family Advocacy Programs—This is the home page for the U.S. Army Family Advocacy Program. Created by the Cornell Family Life Development Center for the Army’s Strong Families Strong Soldiers program, this resource is designed to focus on prevention of child abuse, child exploitation, domestic violence, and adolescent and community violence.



American Humane Association—Through its Children’s Division, this organization has worked for over a century to help improve public child welfare systems and private child-focused agencies in their responses to abused and neglected children.



National Children’s Advocacy Center—Focused on prevention and treatment options for physically and sexually abused children and their families. Relies on a child-centered, family-focused approach.



Child Abuse Prevention Network—A national collaborative project with special private access services for members.



Child Abuse Prevention Network—Child abuse information and resources provided by the Family Life Development Center at Cornell University.



Children, Stress, and Natural Disasters: A Guide for Teachers—Covers what children may be experiencing, their responses to disasters, implications for teachers, and school activities and precautions related to disasters.



National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information—Information on child abuse and neglect in the United States. The Clearinghouse is a national resource for professionals seeking information on the prevention, identification, and treatment of child abuse and neglect, and related child welfare issues.



National Data Archive on Child Abuse and Neglect—The central data archive for researchers in child abuse and neglect in the United States. Our partners in providing Internet working skills for child abuse prevention.



Child Care Law Center Administration for Children and Families

973 Market Street, Suite 550 U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

San Francisco, CA 94103 370 L’Enfant Promenade SW

Telephone: 415-495-5498 Washington, DC 20447

Fax: 415-495-6734

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Family Support America—Family Support America promotes family support to strengthen and support families by identifying and connecting individuals and organizations that have contact with families by providing technical assistance, training and education, conferences, publications, and by promoting the voice of families.

20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 1100

Chicago, IL 60606

Telephone: 312-338-0900

Fax: 312-338-1522



American Bar Association Center on Children and the Law—Key collaborators with Cornell’s Child Abuse Prevention Network in building special Internet resources for legal problems in the field of child maltreatment.



Active Parenting—A publishing company producing videos and materials for professionals in parent education, parent involvement, teacher-in-service, loss, and self-esteem for children.

Active Parenting

Barbara L. Propst

810 Franklin Court

Suite B

Marietta, GA 30067

Toll Free: 800-825-0060

Fax: 404-429-0334

E-mail: cservice@



Adoptive, Foster, and Biological Parents of FAS/FAE Children—A support network for adoptive, foster, and biological parents of children affected by fetal alcohol syndrome or prenatal drug use.

Ronnie Jacobs

Adoptive, Foster, and Biological Parents of FAS/FAE Children

Bergen County Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Inc.

P.O. Box 626

Paramus, NJ 07653

Telephone: 201-261-2183 or 201-261-1450



Allergy and Asthma Network—Mothers of Asthmatics, Inc. (AAN-MA)—An international nonprofit organization dedicated to educating families dealing with asthma and allergies. Members of AAN-MA receive a monthly newsletter that includes information on medical research, current treatments and therapies, new products, and coping techniques.

Allergy and Asthma Network

Mothers of Asthmatics, Inc.

3554 Chain Bridge Road

Suite 200

Fairfax, VA 22030

Telephone: 703-385-4403

Toll Free: 800-878-4403

Fax: 703-352-4354

E-mail: aanma@



American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry—Professional organization for child and adolescent psychiatrists conducting research, and diagnosing and treating psychiatric disorders of children, adolescents, and their families. It publishes “Facts for Families,” a series that includes over 50 informational sheets on topics such as the depressed child, suicide, discipline, and child sexual abuse.

Terri Baxter

Deputy Director of Research Development

3615 Wisconsin Avenue NW

Washington, DC 20016

Telephone: 202-966-7300

Fax: 202-966-7300

E-mail: 74003.264@



The Arc of the United States—The country’s largest voluntary organization committed to the welfare of all children and adults with mental retardation and their families.

The Arc of the United States

500 East Border Street, Suite 300

Arlington, TX 76010

Telephone: 817-261-6003

Fax: 817-277-3491

TDD: 817-277-0553

E-mail: thearc@



Association of Birth Defect Children (ABDC)—A charitable organization that provides free teleTelephone information to parents and professionals about birth defects. ABDC sponsors the National Birth Defect Registry, a birth defect prevention project that provides information on possible links between specific birth defects and their causes such as exposures to chemicals during the Gulf War. Members of ABDC receive publications (e.g., fact sheets), special reports, and a newsletter.

The Association of Birth Defect Children, Inc.

Telephone: 407-245-7035



Association for Special Kids, Inc. (A.S.K.)—A financial planning organization dedicated to helping parents of children with disabilities to protect their children’s future. Counselors work individually with parents and with a network of qualified attorneys and accountants to set parents’ plans into action. There is no fee for these services. Most of the counselors are parents of children with disabilities.

A.S.K.

107 West Hill Street

Baltimore, MD 21230

Telephone: 800-832-0467



ASPIRA Association, Inc.: An Investment in Latino Youth—A national nonprofit organization serving Puerto Rican and other Latino and Latina youth and their families through leadership and education. It provides bilingual publications at low cost related to Hispanic health, education, violence, and the like.

ASPIRA Association, Inc.

1444 I Street, NW

Suite 800

Washington, DC 20005

Telephone: 202-835-3600

Fax: 202-835-3613

E-mail: aspiral@



Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA)—An organization supporting families by providing a bimonthly newsletter with practical articles on asthma and allergies. AAFA also maintains a clearinghouse of current and affordable educational materials, funds medical research, and sponsors a nationwide network of affiliated AAFA chapters.

Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America

1125 Fifteenth St., NW

Suite 502

Washington, DC 20005

Telephone: 202-466-7643

Toll Free: 800-7-ASTHMA

Fax: 202-466-8940



Attention Deficit Disorders Association (ADDA)—An independent, nonprofit organization providing a resource network for parents, educators, and health care professionals. ADDA keeps the public informed about ADD/ADHD through a newsletter and referral service, monthly meetings, educational programs, parent support services, conferences, and workshops.

Attention Deficit Disorders Association (ADDA)

1788 Second Street

Suite 200

Highland Park, IL 60035

E-mail: mail@

Telephone: 847-432-ADDA (to leave a message)

Fax: 847-432-5874



Association for the Care of Children’s Health (ACCH)—A network of individuals, programs, and organizations whose vision is to humanize health care for children and families through education, dissemination of resources, research, and advocacy. ACCH publishes resources that address the psychological, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of children and their families, and maintains an information clearinghouse for infants with disabilities and life-threatening conditions.

Association for the Care of Children’s Health

7910 Woodmont Avenue

Suite 300

Bethesda, MD 20814

Telephone: 301-654-6549

Toll Free: 800-808-ACCH

Fax: 301-986-4553



Center on Child Welfare (CCW)—The Center on Child Welfare provides consultation and training to public service professionals and community advocates who work in the fields of child welfare, public health, mental health, education, and other community services.

School of Social Work

University of Southern California

Montgomery Ross Fisher Building 214

Los Angeles, CA 90089-0411

Telephone: 213-740-2711

Email: sswadm@usc.edu

usc.edu/socialwork/

Child Attention Deficit Disorder/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (CH.A.D.D.)—Support organization for families coping with ADD/ADHD.

CH.A.D.D

S499 Northwest 70th Avenue

Suite 101

Plantation, FL 33317

Toll Free: 800-233-4050



Children’s Hospice International—A nonprofit organization providing medical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual support to seriously ill children and their families, as well as to families recovering from the loss of a child.

Children’s Hospice International

Alexandra, VA 22301

Telephone: 703-684-0330, or 800-24-CHILD

Fax: 703-684-0226



Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) and ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education—CEC provides information through its library and database of professional literature to those concerned with the education of children who are gifted and handicapped. CEC also convenes conferences, assists lawmakers, and effects coordination of the North American Political Action Network.

The Council for Exceptional Children

1920 Association Drive

Reston, VA 20191-1589

Toll Free: 800-328-0272





Education for Parents of Indian Children with Special Needs (EPICS)—A national project providing parent training and information for Native American families with special needs children.

Indian Children with Special Needs

P.O. Box 788

Bernalillo, NM 87004

Telephone: 505-867-3396

Toll Free (parents only): 800-765-7429





Educators for Social Responsibility—Develops curricula and trains teachers with a particular focus on conflict resolution.

ESR

23 Garden Street

Cambridge, MA 02138

Telephone: 617-232-1595



Families Anonymous—A national group that provides support for individuals who are concerned about drugs and related behavioral problems of friends or relatives.

Families Anonymous

P.O. Box 3475

Culver City, CA 90231-3475

Telephone: 800-736-9805 or 310-313-5800

Fax: 310-313-6841



Family Violence and Sexual Assault Institute (FVSAI)—A nonprofit international resource center functioning as a clearinghouse on all aspects of family violence and sexual abuse. Information and materials are reviewed and the information is disseminated in the Family Violence and Sexual Assault bulletin. FVSAI also works with crisis centers, agencies, and counseling clinics to develop treatment programs for spouse or partner abuse and sexual abuse. The FVSAI Book Club offers Flip Flops: A workbook for Children Who Have Been Sexually Abused (Ages 7-9).

Family Violence and Sexual Assault Institute

1310 Clinic Drive

Tyler, TX 75701

Telephone: 903-595-6600



Federation for Children with Special Needs—A center for parents and parent organizations to work together on behalf of children with special needs and their families.

Federation for Children with Special Needs Federation

95 Berkeley Street

Suite 104

Boston, MA 02116

Telephone: 617-482-2915 or 800-331-0688 (in MA)

Email: fcsninfo@



National Association for Visually Handicapped—A private, nonprofit organization serving visually impaired—not totally blind—children, their parents, and professionals who work with them, as well as adults with vision loss. The organization provides large-print visual aids, a newsletter, and brochures with information about commercially manufactured optical aides.

National Association for Visually Handicapped

22 West 21st Street

New York, NY 10010

Telephone: 212-889-3141

Fax: 212-727-2931



National Black Child Development Institute (NBCDI)—An organization providing community and direct services to African American children, families, and advocates.

National Black Child Development Institute

1023 15th Street, NW

Suite 600

Washington, DC 20005

Telephone: 202-387-1281

Fax: 202-234-1738

E-mail: moreinfo@



National Burn Victim Foundation (NBVF)—A program providing advocacy and services to burn victims and their families at no charge. NBVF provides burn-related information and referrals, and community burn-prevention resources. It also conducts seminars on how to determine if child burns are a result of child abuse.

National Burn Victim Foundation

246A Madisonville Road

P.O. Box 409

Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

Telephone: 908-953-9091

Fax: 908-953-9099

Email: NBVF@



Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health—A national organization—run by parents—that focuses on the needs of children and youth with emotional, behavioral, or mental disorders, and their families.

Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health

1021 Prince Street

Alexandria, VA 22314-2971

Telephone: 703-684-7710

Fax: 703-836-1040

Email: ffcmh@



National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI)—Serves as the world’s largest resource for current information and materials concerning substance abuse prevention. NCADI has an information services staff equipped to respond to the public’s alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drug inquiries. The program is a service of the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, U.S. Public Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information

P.O. Box 2345

Rockville, MD 20847-2345

Toll Free: 800-NCADI-64 (622-3464)

Fax: 301-468-6433



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National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect—A clearinghouse providing resources for professionals related to the prevention of child abuse and neglect. It is a service of the National Center on Child Abuse and Neglect (NCCAN), Administration on Children, Youth, and Families, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information

P.O. Box 1182

Washington, DC 20013-1182

Telephone: 703-385-7565 or 800-FYI-3366 (394-3366)

Fax: 703-385-3206

E-mail: nccanch@



National Latino Children’s Institute (NLCI)—Promotes and implements the National Latino Children’s Agenda, which is a statement of principles essential for the healthy and complete development of Latino children. NCLI identifies and recognizes “best practice” in the areas of children’s health, environment, economic, and educational conditions that are respectful of Latino cultural values and language.

National Latino Children’s Institute

1611 West Sixth Street

Austin, TX 78703

Telephone: 512-472-9971

Fax: 512-472-5845

Email: ncla@



National Organization of Parents of Blind Children (NOPBC)—Facilitates the sharing of experiences and concerns among parents of blind and visually impaired children, to provide information and support, and to develop resources for them. NOPBC conducts seminars and workshops, and publishes free or low-cost brochures.

Mrs. Barbara Cheadle, President

National Organization of Parents of Blind Children

1800 Johnson Street

Baltimore, MD 21230

Telephone: 410-659-9314

Fax: 410-685-5653



The Stuttering Foundation of America (SFA)—Maintains a toll-free Hotline on Stuttering. Call for free information brochures and a nationwide referral list of speech-language pathologists who specialize in stuttering. SFA has also produced Stuttering, and Your Child: A Videotape for Parents, which is offered free of charge to public libraries. Provide your local library with the toll-free telephone number below and ask them to obtain a copy of the video for their collection. The video is geared toward parents, teachers, child care professionals, and others interested in helping a child who stutters.

Stuttering Foundation of America

3100 Walnut Grove

Suite 603

P.O. Box 11749

Memphis, TN 38111-0749

Telephone: 800-992-9392 or 901-452-7343



The Women’s Educational Equity Act (WEEA) Resource Center—A federal program dedicated to reducing educational disparity for women and girls.

Womens Educational Equity Act (WEEA)

Education Development Center

55 Chapel Street

Newton, MA 02158-1060

E-mail: weeapub@



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