Reviewed Child & Adolescent Development: Overview Government Links
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Child Welfare Information Gateway U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Formerly the National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information and the National Adoption Information Clearinghouse, Child Welfare Information Gateway provides access to information and resources to help protect children and strengthen families, the Child Welfare Information Gateway connects professionals and concerned citizens to timely, essential information and resources targeted to the safety, permanency, and well-being of children and
families. This site includes information on abuse, family-centered practices, and adoption.
Girls Health.gov Office on Women's Health This web site, developed by the Office on Women's Health in the Department of Health and Human Services focuses on many health topics that respond to adolescent girls' health concerns. The section, Mind - Emotion Commotion section talks about relieving stress in healthy ways, stress reduction techniques, stress and illness, depression, self-injury, and teen suicide prevention.
Stop Bullying U.S. Department of Health & Human Services This web site is part of a campaign for youth about bullying, developed by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The site includes information on what bullying is, what can be done to stop bullying, cartoon video clips, and information for adults.
Insure Kids Now! US Department of Health and Human Services Insure Kids Now! is a national campaign to link the nation's uninsured children -- from birth to age 18 -- to free and low-cost health insurance. In addition to the search functions by state, there are also a list of frequently asked questions. The entire site is also available in Spanish.
Healthy Meals Resource System USDA This site by the USDA provides recipes, resources and information on providing nutritious meals to children, as well as food safety techniques. This information also includes meal plan suggestions, resources for more information, and current news articles.
