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Noteworthy Foundations and Informational Sites
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We Care! The following links lead to very worthwhile charities and foundations of great importance and information. Valuable information can be found on their websites and we hope you take the time to become more informed and possibly make a donation or volunteer your time to these worthy causes!
Online Teen Safety Guide The online world offers a wealth of resources for education, entertainment, and connection with other people. Unfortunately, the internet also poses new dangers, and those dangers threaten teens especially. This guide provides the resources necessary for both parents and their teens to safely utilize the Internet. Bullying Prevention Strategies and Resources for Parents The Essential Teen Internet Safety Guide Tips, techniques and advice about how to protect your teen from a whole host of dangers, including fraud and identity theft. The Teen Years: How Parents Can Grant Their Teenager Privacy While Overseeing Their Well-Being at Home Making communication a priority requires persistence and compassion as a parent. You have to be willing to do the work, even when it is difficult. Protecting Your Teen's Data and Privacy in High School Public school districts across the country are rapidly turning to private online data companies to store and manage large quantities of student data, and few rules govern the activities. What's a concerned parent to do? Protecting Children’s Privacy Online – A Guide for Parents, Careers and Educators It’s time to have the talk with your child. You peeked at their browser history and, well, it’s time. Is Your Home an Accomplice for Your Rebellious Teen? It’s never been harder to keep a teenager safe. The design of your house and its amenities can have a substantial effect on the behavior, management, and overall safety of your teen. Talking with Teens About Social Media If you’re not talking with your teens about safety in social media, it’s time to get proactive. Here are some tips to get started. End Child Abuse Contains information about child abuse prevention and treatment, and a method to report suspected abuse cases in the US. The Official Save the Children Site Save the Children emergencies and protection unit working to assure the care and protection of children. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Finding cures. Saving children. Shriner's Hospitals for Children We are committed to providing the best care for children in our specialty areas of Orthopedics, Burn Care, Spinal Cord Injury, and Cleft Lip and Palate, regardless of a family’s ability to pay. UNICEF USA Works for the survival, protection, and development of all children worldwide through education, advocacy, and fundraising. March of Dimes The March of Dimes National Web site. Including information and answers about pregnancy, your baby, folic acid, prematurity and more. Wounded Warrior Project Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) provides free programs and services to address the needs of wounded warriors and fill gaps in government care. Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Free information on depression and bipolar disorder as well as listings to over 1000 patient support groups across the country. American Red Cross The American Red Cross helps prepare communities for emergencies and keep people safe every day thanks to caring people who support our work. Salvation Army Informational resources of The Salvation Army USA United Way of America United Way is focused on the results: the lives we change and the communities we shape. We know that's what matters to you. American Heart Association Learn more about the American Heart Association's efforts to reduce deaths caused by cardiovascular disease. American Diabetes Association Our mission is to prevent and cure Diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by this disease. Available in English and Spanish. BreastCancer.org - Breast Cancer Information and Support Breast cancer information: Pictures and Diagrams, Breast Cancer Signs and Symptoms, Your Pathology Report, Current Research, Discussion Boards and more. Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation is dedicated to education and research on breast cancer causes, treatment and the search for a cure. American Cancer Society Dedicated to helping persons who face cancer. Supports research, patient services, early detection, treatment and education. Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Seeking the means to cure and control Cystic Fibrosis and to improve the quality of life for those with the disease. Providing information about the disease. CysticFibrosis.com Internet community for Cystic Fibrosis patients, families and loved ones. Informational resources. Alzheimer's Association The Alzheimer's Association is the world leader in Alzheimer research and support. Quit Smoking All Together Helps smokers kick their nicotine addiction, providing tools, information, and support for people quitting smoking, including message boards, chat rooms and more. Stop Smoking Center A free online smoking cessation program with quit smoking resources, Success Stories, Public Pledges, Quitting Tips, and more. World Wildlife Organization WWF's mission is the conservation of nature. Using the best available scientific knowledge and advancing that knowledge where we can, we work to preserve the diversity and abundance of life on Earth. We are committed to reversing the degradation of our planet's natural environment and to building a future in which human needs are met in harmony with nature. We recognize the critical relevance of human numbers, poverty and consumption patterns to meeting these goals. NRDC: Natural Resources Defense Council Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) uses law, science, and the support of more than 1 million members and activists to protect the planet's wildlife |