1. ACF Programs And Services Administration on children, youth, and families (ACYF), is responsible http//www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/sehub/ index.htm. Region IV (Alabama, Florida, georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/programs.htm

Programs Regions Topics ACF Programs and Services Administration for Native Americans The Administration for Native Americans (ANA) promotes the goal of social and economic self-sufficiency of American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and other Native American Pacific Islanders, including Native Samoans. Self-sufficiency is that level of development at which a Native American community can control and internally generate resources to provide for the needs of its members and meet its own economic and social goals. Social and economic underdevelopment is the paramount obstacle to the self-sufficiency of Native American communities and families. Administration on Developmental Disabilities The Administration on Developmental Disabilities grants support programs that protect the rights and promote the self-sufficiency of Americans with developmental disabilities and their families. Funds help state governments, local communities, and the private sector to integrate these people socially and economically into mainstream society. Children's Bureau The Bureau provides grants to states, tribes and communities to operate a range of child welfare services including child protective services (child abuse and neglect), family preservation and support, foster care, adoption assistance and independent living.

2. Program Impacts: --Children, Youth And Families At Risk 2000 children and youth (ages 617), and a family resource center offering a variety of resources to families. the South georgia Annual Conference. Residential programs and Treatment http://www.fcs.uga.edu/extension/impacts/2000/cyfar.html

Children, Youth and Families at Risk 2000 The Problem Many Georgia children are living in at-risk environments. Georgia ranks 42nd in overall child well-being, based on 10 indicators tracked by Kids Count. Indicators include low-birthweight babies, teen deaths, births to teen parents, juvenile violent crime, and percent of children in poverty. At 20%, Georgia's child poverty rate is above the national average.. Many Georgia children are not succeeding in school. At least 47% of 4th graders are not reaching a basic level of achievement in mathematics, and 51% of 8th graders are scoring below a basic level in science. 14% of Georgia teens drop out of high school each year. Research-based Solutions Programming that emphasizes positive youth development builds resiliency in at-risk children and youth. The most effective interventions target children at young ages and provide long-term support and education. Effective programming for children at risk intentionally involves their families at all levels. Extensionís Role Conduct educational programs for parents, helping them to acquire skills in positive parenting.

3. Human Services Policy (HSP): Children And Youth Publications, ongoing work, and related links on children and youth issues from the Office of Human Services Policy, Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Delaware, Florida, georgia, Hawaii, Maine, for children and families (ACF) and children and youth. While there is growing interest in designing and implementing programs http://aspe.os.dhhs.gov/hsp/hspyoung.htm

Office of the H UMAN S ERVICES ... Related Links Topics Early Childhood (including Child Care) Publications and Ongoing Work Child Welfare (Child Abuse/Neglect, Family Preservation, Foster Care and Adoption) Publications and Ongoing Work Youth (including Teen Pregnancy Prevention) Publications and Ongoing Work Children and Welfare Publications and Ongoing Work See also: Child Well-Being on the Welfare Leavers and Diversion Studies web site. Indicators and Databases web site. Special Populations web page. Early Childhood (Including Child Care) Publications Ongoing Work Publications Advancing States' Child Indicators Initiatives , May 2002. 13 Indicators of Quality Child Care: Research Update , April 2002. This research update synthesizes literature around the health and safety standards for out-of-home child care. The report uses 13 indicators of health and safety for quality child care, such as staff training, child:staff ratio, immunizations, emergency planning, etc, and examines existing evidence to support how these 13 indicators protect children from harm. The report, a collaboration with the Maternal and Child Health Bureau, was prepared by the National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care at the University of Colorado and written by Richard Fiene, Pennsylvania State University. Pamphlet: A Parent's Guide to Choosing Safe and Healthy Child Care (HTML version). For printing, the

4. FY 2001 Children's Bureau Competitive Discretionary Grant Awards georgia State University Research Foundation, Inc., Atlanta, georgia New York OklahomaCity, Oklahoma Nevada Division of children, youth and families http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/cb/funding/fy2001ga.htm

Questions? Privacy Site Index Contact Us ... Search FY 2001 Children's Bureau Competitive Discretionary Grant Awards Adoption Opportunities (approximately $3.1 million) Achieving Increased Adoptive Placements For Children in Foster Care $250,000 each year for 3 years Cherokee Nation , Tahlequah, Oklahoma The Minnesota Chippewa Tribe , Cass Lake, Minnesota Missouri Department of Social Services , Jefferson City, Missouri New York State Office of Children and Family Services , Rennsselaer, New York Field Initiated Demonstration Projects Advancing the State of the Art in the Adoption Field $250,000 each year for 4 years Arizona's Children Association , Tucson, Arizona Center for Family Connections , Inc. Middlesex, Massachusetts Institute for Black Parenting , Carson, California La Familia , Inc. Albuquerque, New Mexico Northeast Ohio Adoption Services , Warren, Ohio PACT, An Adoption Alliance , Richmond, California Prince George's County Department of Social Services , Landover, Maryland You Gotta Believe! The Older Child Adoption and Permanency Movement , Inc. Brooklyn, New York Quality Improvement Centers on Adoption United Methodist Family Services of Virginia , Richmond, Virginia Evaluations of Existing Adoption Programs $100,000 each year for 3 years

5. Children Youth And Families Health Safety. Special programs. Program Results Administration on Aging, DHHS. AARP. children, youth families Consortium. CYFERNET. georgia Family Link http://www.fcs.uga.edu/extension/cyf_ext.html

Home Diabetes Economics Housing ... Staff to enable parents and other family caregivers to provide positive guidance, nurturance, and advocacy for dependent family members to provide the educational resources to enable older Georgians to make informed family and consumer decisions to increase the use of practices that minimize preventable childhood injuries to enable child care providers to receive quality training based on Georgia's established competencies to promote positive development in children, youth, and families at risk Diane Bales Don Bower Early Childhood Institutes Children, Youth and Families At Risk (CYFAR) Project ... Better Brains for Babies A direct link to our publications Administration on Aging, DHHS AARP CYFERNET ... UGA Problems? Email webmaster

6. Georgia's GAHSC Referral Central - Browsing Fulton Programs families Living Program for youth and families Lutheran Ministries of georgia Childadoptions; Institute - Marcus Institute children's Healthcare; Morningstar http://www.referralcentral.info/browse.php?by=county&catid=60

7. Georgia's GAHSC Referral Central - Living Program For Youth And Families-Living Elks Aidmore children's Center ILP- Group Home 32 mi Institute for Family CenteredServices- georgia Program 178 Living Program for youth and families Living http://www.referralcentral.info/programs/LPfYaF-LPfYaFFC00.html

This page is part of GAHSC's Referral Central. This is not a home page. ReferralCentral.info Free Text Search: Welcome About Feedback Browse ... Tools Viewing: Living Program for Youth and Families Other Programs Nearby Similar Programs: Georgia Parent Support Network - Referral 11 mi. Transitional Family Services - Transitional Family Services Homestead Parent Aid Services 21 mi. Elks Aidmore Children's Center - Office 32 mi. Other Similar Programs: Applied Behavioral Care - Assessment 71 mi. North Macon Counseling Associates - North Macon Counseling Associates Outpatient Mental Health Practice 75 mi. Cornerstones Counseling Center, Inc. - Counseling Services 114 mi. Institute for Family Center Services - Institute for Family Centered Services- Georgia Program 176 mi. Social Work Consultants - Parent Aid Services Social Work Consultants 205 mi. Social Work Consultants - Social Work Consultants Homestead Counseling 205 mi. Morningstar Baptist Treatment Services - Family Resource Center 261 mi. Translate this page to: Choose Language Spanish Portugese French Italian German English Recently Visited Hours: Contact: Kathy James Living Program for Youth and Families Living Program for Youth and Families- Family Counseling 5355 Feldwood Road College Park, GA 30349

8. 2001 Georgia Children's Agenda georgia has a solid foundation for integrating programs for children,youth and families through local Family Connection collaboratives. http://www.georgians.com/statusreport.html

2001 Georgia Children's Agenda View and print entire 2001 Georgia Children's agenda in PDF. Welcome and Overview 2001 Georgia Children's Agenda Health Agenda Items Education Agenda Items Family Security Agenda Items Safety Agenda Items ... I Want to Help! WE NEED YOU! Children don't vote and can't get help on their own. The Georgia Children's Agenda was begun in 1993 to convene a spectrum of individuals and organizations in influencing the public policy choices made by our elected officials to produce positive change for Georgia's children and their families. The ultimate goal of the Children's Agenda is to transform every Georgia community into a safe and healthy place for children and youth. Research shows that states that invest in children tend to have higher quality jobs and more competitive businesses. If Georgia is to thrive, its children must be guaranteed the educational opportunities they need to fulfill their potential, access to quality health care, a safe environment, and secure homes with thriving families. The Georgia Children's Agenda reflects this belief and is intended to serve as a catalyst for action by spurring dialogue, debate and consensus at both the state and community levels. The 2001 Georgia Children's Agenda is the product of a series of ten focus groups convened throughout the state and a balloting process that involved over 200 state and local organizations and 600 individual voters. Broad-based support is essential to the success of the Children's Agenda. Add your voice today! Call or write your state representative and senator and tell them that you support the Children's Agenda.

9. Ga-academy.org Training organization specializes in educational tools for Family and children's Services staff. Details the workbooks, curriculum, and results. memos, file notes, training programs, records, reports, etc. service to children, youth and families face many challenges. an initiative of georgia Academy, expands and reaffirms the http://www.ga-academy.org/

Create Excellence With National Center for PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE professional certification system The National Center for Professional Competence (NCPC) is committed to improving outcomes for children. In child-serving agencies, better staff performance equals improved results for children and their families. This is why effective staff development is so essential. NCPC offers a unique professional development system which provides you with the opportunity build and demonstrate professional competence while achieving certification in the following areas: Executive Leadership Management Supervision Direct Child Welfare Practice Foster Parenting Residential Care Training NCPC Certification is available to all public and private sector organizations and individuals committed to a high level of professionalism and quality service. You May Be Asking Yourself.... Why do I need this certification? What benefits can it bring to my organization? Why should I invest time and energy in this new idea? Only you can answer those important questions, but here’s some information that may help you with your decision. NCPC professional certification offers you the opportunity to provide the following benefits to your staff and your organization:

10. Programs Therapeutic Homes Independent Living Non-Residential About 70% of CHRIS Homes'funding comes from the State of georgia and metro Charitablecontributions support all services for children, youth and families. http://www.chrishomes.org/site/programs/faqs.shtml

Programs Therapeutic Homes Independent Living Non-Residential ... FAQs Programs and Philosophy FAQs What is CHRIS Homes? CHRIS (Children Have Rights In Society) provides residential and non-residential mental health treatment services for troubled children and their families. Services are grounded in respect and designed to build on individual and family strengths to achieve positive outcomes. The mission of this award winning family focused agency is "to break the cycle of abuse by healing children, strengthening families and building community." Where do CHRIS kids come from? CHRIS kids come from all over Georgia, although the majority of children are from the greater metropolitan Atlanta area. They have been abused, neglected or rejected and have problems that stem from victimization. Who funds CHRIS Homes? About 70% of CHRIS Homes'funding comes from the State of Georgia and metro Atlanta counties through contracts and grants. Federal funds provide partial support for the CHRIS Rainbow Home. The remaining 30% is raised by the CHRIS Development Team through a variety of sources, including foundations, corporations, congregations, individuals and the United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta. Charitable contributions support all services for children, youth and families. Sponsorship opportunities for homes, programs, individual children and families are available. Examples of our funding include: State and Federal Grants Awards from organizations such as the United Way Special events and fundraisers

11. The Therapeutic Milieu: Residential Treatment and neglect, serving and strengthening children and families. education programs fortroubled youth from communities georgia children's Home Our mission is to http://www.therapeuticmilieu.org/directory.html

Home Products Books Directory ... Email Arizona Arizona Boys Ranch Arizona Boys Ranch is a residential treatment center for young men and is located approximately 45 miles from downtown Phoenix. California LeRoy Haynes Center For over 50 years, LeRoy Haynes Center has been serving Los Angeles County with Residential Treatment, Foster Family Agency, Non Public School, Mental Health Services and Day Treatment programs. Seneca Center Seneca Center for Children and Families was founded in 1985 to provide exceptional residential and day treatment services for children and adolescents with emotional, behavioral, and learning difficulties. Aspen Youth Services This web site is designed to give both parents and professionals an inside look at truly one of the great organizations serving youth and families. Colorado Colorado Boys Ranch The Mission of Colorado Boys Ranch is to achieve excellence in providing troubled youth with the means to become happy and productive citizens. Emily Griffith Center Providing troubled children and families opportunities to become healthy and productive members of society since 1927. Colorado Christian Home Connecticut Connecticut Junior Republic Founded in 1904, the Connecticut Junior Republic provides residential and community-based care, treatment and education programs for troubled youth from communities throughout Connecticut.

12. Child Welfare League Of America: Programs: Adoption: State Contacts Delaware Department of Services for children, youth and Their FL, The Florida Departmentof children and families, GA, The georgia Department of Human Resources http://www.cwla.org/programs/adoption/contactstate.htm

State Adoption Contacts AL The Alabama Department of Human Resources Family Services Partnership, Office of Adoption AK The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services Division of Family and Youth Services AZ The Arizona Department of Economic Security Children, Youth and Families Division AR The Arkansas Department of Human Services Division of Children and Family Services CA The California Department of Social Services Child and Family Services Division CO The Colorado Department of Human Services Division of Child Welfare CT The Connecticut Department of Children and Families Office of Foster and Adoption Services DE The Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families DC The District of Columbia Child and Family Services Agency FL The Florida Department of Children and Families GA The Georgia Department of Human Resources Division of Children and Family Services, Office of Adoptions HI The Hawaii Department of Human Services ID The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Division of Family and Community Services IL The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Division of Foster Care and Permanency Services IN The Indiana Division of Family and Children Bureau of Family Protection and Preservation IA The Iowa Department of Human Services Adult, Children and Family Services

13. Alin Universities; and the Universities of California, georgia, and Missouri science andtechnology literacy programs for children, youth, and families in their http://www.nal.usda.gov/NewAlin/1994octdec/octdec1994/cyfcont.htm

The National Extension Children, Youth, and Family Network Sharon K. B. Wright Youth At Risk Specialist, Extension Service, USDA swright@esusda.gov The Cooperative Extension System (CES), ES-USDA, and the National 4-H Council have established a national Children, Youth, and Family (CYF) NETWORK consisting of four National Networks focussing on Child Care, Collaborations, Science and Technology, and Family Resiliency; and a national distributed information infrastructure. The CYF NETWORK consolidates program and technology resources and, through the electronic infrastructure, expedites nationwide access to information and education. The CYF NETWORK assists the Cooperative Extension System nationwide in accomplishing its mission to marshal resources of the land-grant universities and CES to collaborate with other organizations to develop and deliver educational programs that equip limited resource families and youth who are at risk for not meeting basic human needs, to lead positive, productive, contributing lives. The CYF NETWORK is not centered in Washington or in individual states. Each Network includes faculty with diverse experiences and skills from 4-H Youth Development, Home Economics, Community Development, Communications Technology, and other university departments from at least nine land-grant universities. The Networks allow states to reallocate resources and concentrate development money and staff time in one or two areas in which they have the most expertise. Fewer staff will be developing programs, more staff can devote time to working directly with youth and families in their communities. Services of the CYF NETWORK will be concentrated on 95 ES-USDA funded Youth At Risk (YAR) local projects and simultaneously be available to all states and counties.

14. EYA Programs - Accreditation And Certification Eckerd youth Challenge Program FL Department of Juvenile Justice Deemed Status georgia. Councilon Accreditation of Services for families and children, Inc. http://www.eckerd.org/ab_certi.htm

EYA Agency Memberships American Association of Children's Residential Centers American Society for Training and Development Child Welfare League of America, Inc. National Association of Therapeutic Wilderness Camps Outdoor Behavioral Healthcare Industry Council Accreditation Affiliations American Correctional Association Council on Accreditation of Services for Families and Children, Inc. Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations Southern Association of Colleges and Schools EWES Accreditation and Certifications Florida: FL Department of Education Pinellas County School Board Dropout Prevention Program Commission - Special Purpose Schools Georgia: GA Department of Education Commission - Special Purpose Schools New Hampshire: NH Department of Education - Special Education Program North Carolina: NC Department of Public Instruction - Special Education Compliance Commission - Special Purpose Schools Rhode Island: Tennessee: Commission - Special Purpose Schools Vermont: VT Department of Education - Independent Residential School for Emotionally Disturbed Youth EYA Accreditation of Programs Florida Camp E-How-Kee FL Department of Juvenile Justice: "Special Deemed Status - 2000"

15. Transition-to-Independent Living Programs of children and families georgia. youth Independent Living A service of Lutheran SocialServices of Michigan, the program is available by caseworker referral to http://adoption.about.com/library/foster/blindep.htm

zfp=-1 About Adoption Search in this topic on About on the Web in Products Web Hosting Adoption with Nancy Ashe Your Guide to one of hundreds of sites Home Articles Forums ... Help zmhp('style="color:#fff"') Subjects ESSENTIALS Adopting Parents Center: How To.. Search for Birth Family Glossary of Terms ... All articles on this topic Stay up-to-date! Subscribe to our newsletter. Advertising Free Credit Report Free Psychics Advertisement Transition-to-Independent Living Programs Programs to assist young people who are leaving foster care to live independently. Mentoring by Modem Traditional mentoring programs for young people transitioning out of foster care have been very successful. Now, mentoring moves onto the Net and guest columnist Julee Newberger profiles a new eMentoring program from The Orphan Foundation of America. Measure your life skills online! The Ansell-Casey Life Skills Assessment (ACLSA) allows you to see where you are currently so you can evaluate your needs. Foster Care Independence Act of 1999 This is the federal legislation created to provide additional supports to young people aging out of foster care. National Resource Center for Youth Services The NRCYS offers resources and training for those who work with children, youth, and families.

16. Lutheran Social Services - Programs 4406 georgia Ave, NW Washington, DC 200117124 Main Office (202) 723-3000 Fax (202)723 Promotes the well-being of children, youth and families by linking http://www.lssnca.org/services.htm

4406 Georgia Ave, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20011-7124 Main Office: (202) 723-3000 Fax: (202) 723-3303 Programs of Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area ADOPTIONS, BIRTH PARENT COUNSELING, and FOSTER CARE Promotes the well-being of children, youth and families by linking children in need of a home with parents; Maintains provisions for birth parent counseling, temporary foster care, domestic, special needs, and international adoptions, and supervised independent living for refugee youth. EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE Provides financial and in-kind support to individuals for rent, utilities, camperships, clothing and food in Prince George’s County, Maryland and Washington, D.C.; Provides information and referrals to individuals and families about community resources. LSS LUTHERAN YOUTH CORPS Provides opportunities for youth from area congregations to engage in meaningful community service activities that allow them the chance to serve and to reflect on that service as a core element of their Lutheran faith heritage. MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Provides a spectrum of complete care to develop and maintain the community living skills of clients to the best of their ability, through respectful relationships which instill a sense of self-esteem and control in their lives;

17. Family Support Policy Council / Georgia The georgia Unlock the Waiting Lists and development of all family membersadults,youth, children. their own members, other families, programs, and communities http://www.geocities.com/uwlfamsuppolicycouncil/Family_Support_Ga_Page.html

Family Support Policy Council / Georgia Family Support is not simply a service or a program. It is systems change, a new way of doing business that acknowleges the importance of the customers role in designing effective services and support to all individuals and families. When discussing people with disabilities and their families Individual / Family Support includes, incorporates and encourages the employment of the principles of self determination, person centered planning for adults with disabilities, ,and family-centered/directed care for families who have children with disabilities. Principles of Family Support for Family Support Programs: *Staff and families work together in relationships based on equality and respect. *Staff enhance families' capacity to support the growth and development of all family members-adults, youth, children. *Families are resources to their own members, other families, programs, and communities. *Programs affirm and strengthen families cultural, racial, and linquistic identities and enhance their ability to function in a multicultural society. *Programs are embedded in their communities and contribute to the community building process.

18. NMSACA Home Page The Colorado Alliance for Quality SchoolAge programs; georgia School-Age Care theneeds of families for positive activity programs for children and youth. http://www.childrens-choice.org/nmsaca.html

The New Mexico School-Age Care Alliance (NMSACA) is a not-for-profit membership organization of professionals dedicated to enhancing quality school-age care in New Mexico. Mission Statement: The NMSACA exists to develop, promote, and support quality care for all school-age children and youth. Goals Staff development of school-age child care professionals. Advocacy and policy development on behalf of children, youth, and families, and the school-age child care profession. Community education and information distribution on the benefits, needs and availability of quality school-age child care. Networking among school-age child care professionals and supporters. Resource development to support the goals of staff development, advocacy, networking, and education. Program Improvement and promotion of the NSACA's ARQ: Advancing and Recognizing Quality - NSACA's Program Improvement and Accreditation System *NSACA standards have been developed through a collaboration with the National Institute of Out-of-School Time NIOST (formerly the SACC Project at Wellesley College) NIOST's mission is to ensure that all children, youth, and families have access to high quality programs, activities, and opportunities during non-school hours. We believe that these experiences are essential to the healthy development of children and youth, who then can become effective and capable members of society. Our work bridges the worlds of research, policy and practice.

19. Children's Health online enrollment programs in California, georgia, Pennsylvania, Texas effectivein improving outcomes for children, youth, and families, organized around http://www.familiesusa.org/html/children/child.htm

Issues: Children's Health Managed Care Medicaid Medicare ... Communities of Color Resources: Media Center Publications Advocates' Corner States ... Related Links Inside Families USA: About Us Employment Tell Us Your Story Take Action ... Related Links What's New? Waiver Tool Box From Families USA: The Bush Administration's Fiscal Year 2004 Budget: Analysis of Key Health Care Provisions (February 7, 2003) SPECIAL REPORT: Children Losing Health Coverage 900,000 Children in Jeopardy of Losing Health Coverage Report Press Release Medicaid-TANF $500 Million De-Linking Fund: This newly revised chart lists the funds allocated to each state for programs that help ensure that people who are eligible for Medicaid are enrolled or remain enrolled in Medicaid. (May 2002) Disparities in Eligibility for Public Health Insurance: Children and Adults in 2001 contains charts showing public program eligibility levels in all states for children, parents, and childless adults. (February 2002) From the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality: "Statistical Brief #3: Children's Health Care Quality, Fall 2000"

20. Southwest Key - Who We Are and their families in Arizona, California, georgia, Puerto Rico the lives of closeto 5,000 children and their based treatment programs for troubled youth as an http://www.swkey.org/whoweare.asp

The Southwest Key Story For fifteen years, Southwest Key Program, Inc. has changed the lives of children, youth and families. Driven by the desire to be the best childcare agency in the world, Southwest Key's name is synonymous with innovation and vision. The agency's goal is to create and sustain a revolution in thought and action that challenges, and ultimately transforms, society's attitudes about disadvantaged youth and their families. The Southwest Key journey began in 1987 when , Presidente, founded Texas Key Program, now Southwest Key Program, Inc. Although many obstacles and setbacks were faced along the way, the agency nevertheless has grown, achieved, matured and triumphed far beyond early expectations. From its inception, the agency has been dedicated to keeping young people out of institutions and empowering them to succeed. Although Southwest Key's mission and philosophy are not unique, the agency's commitment to engage the families of those troubled youth in the youth's success has become a hallmark for Southwest Key. Every programmatic element is devoted to bringing about long-term, system-wide changes that will promote closing institutions for all but the most dangerous criminal element. Symbolized by the rays of the sun in the logo, Southwest Key Program, Inc. strives to brighten the darkest elements of our culture by eradicating the negative social conditions which contribute to crime and delinquency, lend aid to the disadvantaged and ignored children, giving them hope and encouraging them with new possibilities.

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