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| Administration for Children and Families (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) | |
| 370 L'Enfant Promenade SW | |
| Washington, DC 20447 | |
| Web Address: | www.acf.hhs.gov |
This government agency has information on parenting and childcare, including adoption and foster care. ACF addresses issues of child abuse and neglect, child support, and children with special needs. The Web site also has information on building healthy marriages to provide a strong and stable environment for raising children. | |
| American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy | |
| 112 South Alfred Street | |
| Alexandria, VA 22314 | |
| Phone: | (703) 838-9808 |
| Fax: | (703) 838-9805 |
| Web Address: | www.aamft.org |
The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) is the association for marriage and family therapy professionals. The website provides resources for the public, including a therapist locator, consumer updates on family health topics, and information about therapy. | |
| HealthyChildren.org | |
| 141 Northwest Point Boulevard | |
| Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 | |
| Phone: | (847) 434-4000 |
| Web Address: | www.healthychildren.org |
This American Academy of Pediatrics Web site has information for parents about childhood issues, from before the child is born to young adulthood. You'll find information on child growth and development, immunizations, safety, health issues, behavior, and much more. | |
| By: | Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: January 25, 2011 |
| Medical Review: | Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine | |
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