General Resources
Literature Searching Webography
Statistical Sources Webography
Children, Youth, Family
Consortium (CYFC) Electronic Clearinghouse
A range of information pertaining to child, youth and family health, education
and welfare. "Useful for informing everything from practical parenting
to formulating policies, and designing and implementing programs." From
University of Minnesota. Searchable. http://www.cyfc.umn.edu/welcome.html
CYFERnet National Children, Youth & Family
Network
National network of Land Grant university faculty and county Extension
educators working to support community-based educational programs for children,
youth, parents and families. Many annotated links and tools. Searchable. http://www.cyfernet.org/
Administration for Children and
Families (ACF)
Brings together the broad range of federal programs that address the needs
of children and families. The site is searchable by keyword or by selecting
from a list of federal programs and offices. Provided by the US Dept. of Health
and Human Services. http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/
ADOL: Adolescence
Directory Online
"Electronic guide to information on adolescent issues. It is a service of
the Center for Adolescent Studies at Indiana University." http://education.indiana.edu/cas/adol/adol.html
ChildTrends
Nonpartisan research and information on children, youth, families, and related
issues. http://www.childtrends.org/
JOE: Journal of Extension
Use the Search feature to find articles on your topic. http://www.joe.org/
Learning Institute for NonProfit Organizations
Educational programming source for nonprofits. UWEX is a collaborator in this
institute. http://www.uwex.edu/li/
PENPages (includes MAPP-The National
Family Database)
MAPP is the national Cooperative Extension family database. Although PenPages
is no longer being developed, there are many family related items in this searchable
database. http://www.penpages.psu.edu/
Promising Practices
Network on Children, Families, and Communities
"Highlights programs and practices that credible research indicates are
effective in improving outcomes for children, youth, and families. The information
offered is organized around three major areas: Proven and Promising Programs,
Research in Brief, and Strengthening Service Delivery." http://www.promisingpractices.net/default.asp