Youth Work

    Association for Child & Youth Care Practice, Inc.
    Organization of state and regional associations, agencies, and professionals committed to improving the field of child and youth care.

    CASAnet
    Support website for CASA and GAL Program Staff.

    Connect for Kids
    A virtual encyclopedia of information for adults who want to make their communities better places for kids.

    Early Childhood Mentor Program
    We are the largest mentoring program for child care professionals in the U.S. and one that links improved compensation with the Mentor's professional development. Since 1988 we have provided advanced training for experienced child care workers who wish to become Mentors to new practitioners.

    International Child and Youthcare Network
    Welcome to all involved in child and youth care work. Sign up for free membership of our discussion group.

    KidsPeace
    The KidsPeace Model of Care is designed to encourage a process of life-long learning for kids; to help kids value themselves, to find a vision for their future, and to think, act, and make the most of every opportunity.

    National Clearinghouse on Families & Youth
    Central resource on youth and family policy and practice. The NCFY Web Site offers publications and resources on positive youth development, a calendar of youth-related conferences and trainings, links to other sites that focus on youth issues, and materials specifically designed for young people, parents, community members, policy members and youth service professionals.

    National Resource Center for Youth Services
    Enhancing the quality of life of our nation's youth and their families by improving the effectiveness of human services.

    National Youth Development Information Center
    Provides funding, training, policy, research, evaluation, statistical, career, and program information for those who work with or on behalf of youth.

    Perspectives on Youth
    A multidisciplinary forum for those that work with youth to exchange viewpoints, research, and experiences with others that strive toward a common goal: promoting the well-being of youth.

    Preparing for Independent Living
    Suggestions to help ease the transition from foster care dependency to independent living.

    Professional Parenthood
    Learn the professional parenthood skills necessary to raise or work with children who have been through placement.

    The National Directory of Children, Youth & Families Services
    The Directory networks you with your colleagues, more than 45,000 key contacts in the areas of Social Services, Health & Mental Health Services, Juvenile Justice Agencies, Education Departments, Treatment Centers & Hospitals, Referral Networks and more.

    SALTO Youth Inclusion Resource Centre
    Youth work resources for setting up (international) projects with socially excluded youth: educational publications, a methodology toolbox, links, newsletters,...

    Youth Today
    Newspaper for youth workers.

    Youthwork Unplugged
    Youthwork forum, information and links. Detached, centre based or specialist project, find youth resources, training, advice and guidance.



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