American Academy of Pediatrics
This web site provides information regarding the Academy's many programs and activities, policy statements and practice guidelines, publications and other child health resources and much, much more. Best of all, you can rest assured that the information comes from the nation's leading child health experts and have scientific research suppporting our recommendations.
www.aap.org/parents.html
California Child Care Health Program
This web site will not only introduce you to their projects and services, it also provides a wealth of resources which you may download free or order for a small charge. Materials are designed to be distributed and used in a variety of settings by both professionals and families.
www.ucsfchildcarehealth.org
Center for the Improvement of Child Caring
CICC is one of the largest and most influential parenting and parenting education organizations.
www.ciccparenting.org/
Childcare Aware
This web site provides links to search engines to help find child care in your area as well as helpful tools and information for parents.
www.childcareaware.com
Children’s Home Society
The mission of CHS is to reach out to children and families at risk with a range of services to ensure every child the opportunity to develop within a safe, healthy, and secure environment. Offering vital informational, educational, and resource services, which include Community Education Services, Child Care and Development Services, and Family Resource Services. CHS is an expert resource for child care providers, other social service agencies, and government agencies at the local, state, and national level.
http://www.chs-ca.org/index.html
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
This web site provides resources to find a quality child care program, preschool, or school for your child, or if you're interested in activities you can do at home to encourage your child's development, NAEYC can help!
www.naeyc.org/families
National Center for Fathers
This site is designed for fathers, fathers-to-be, wannabe fathers, father figures, and fathers of fathers. Most dads who use this site are looking for practical tips and suggestions on how to improve their current fathering situations. There is a nice mixture of practical tips, hot topics and training. The users are able to honor their father or father figure through the "Fathering Hall of Fame".
http://www.fathers.com
Neighborhoods for Learning
Through providing programs and services in neighborhood settings, Neighborhoods for Learning support families to raise children who are emotionally, socially, and academically ready for school.
http://first5ventura.org/nfl/default.html
Parenting Q & A
Panel of expert answer user's questions on all aspects of parenting. Experts range from lactation consultants to child development specialists. Users are able to browse by child's age, ranging from infants through teenagers.
http://www.parenting-qa.com
Positive Parenting
Positive Parenting is dedicated to providing resources and information to make parenting rewarding, effective and fun. The users are able to register for local classes and workshops on line. This site provides resources for Ventura County Parenting Organizations and certified parenting instructors. Para Padres Positivos en Espanol.
http://www.positiveparenting.com
Children's Defense Fund
The Children's Defense Fund provides an effective voice for all children in America who cannot vote, lobby, or speak for themselves. Its foal is to build awareness for the needs of children of children and encourage preventative investment in children.
http://www.childrensdefense.org
Zero to Three
A wealth of research and information on the physical, cognitive, and social development of infants and toddlers.
http://www.zerotothree.org