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Parenting

  1. A Father's Guide to Child Support -
  2. Adoption -

    Information from Medline Plus.
  3. Adoption -

    From the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services - includes overview on domestic and international adoption processes, laws, services for pre- and post-adoption, and more.
  4. Adoption Information from the Colorado Division of Child Welfare -
  5. Adoption.com -

    Information for birth mothers and adoptive parents.
  6. American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry -
  7. American Academy of Pediatrics -
  8. Baby Name Finder -

    Allows users to search for names by sex, ethnic origin, number of syllables, and starting and ending letters.
  9. Baby Name Wizard -

    Includes a Baby Name Finder, Name Voyager which allows you to track the popularity of names over time, Name Mapper which shows were your name is most popular, and a Name Encyclopedia.
  10. BabyZone.com -

    Includes baby names.
  11. Back to School Tips -

    From the American Academy of Pediatrics.
  12. Bullying Prevention / Safe Communities - Safe Schools -

    Includes prevention tips, Colorado legislation on bullying, common myths, etc.
  13. Car Safety Seats: Information for Families -
  14. Change a Life Forever -

    Adoption and foster care information from the Colorado Department of Human Services.
  15. Child and Adolescent Mental Health -

    Information from the National Institute of Mental Health.
  16. Child and Family Web Guide -

    A directory of parenting sites selected by experts at Tufts University.
  17. Child Care Connections -

    Striving to improve the quality and awareness of child care in communities as well as assisting parents and caregivers in finding affordable child care.
  18. Child Custody and Parenting Time -

    From the Colorado Law Project at the University of Denver.
  19. Child Passenger Safety -

    From the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
  20. Child Safety -

    Information from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, providing safety education covering Internet safety, child ID, importance of photos, and more.
  21. Child Safety on the Information Highway -
  22. Child Support Enforcement Programs -

    From the Colorado State Judicial Branch - includes links to child support guidelines and worksheets, as well as statutes and regulations, forms, and other resources for parents.
  23. Child Welfare Information Gateway -

    Information on adoption and foster care from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
  24. Children and Media -

    Contains information from PBS.
  25. Children's Health -

    Information from Medline Plus.
  26. Children's Health Month (October) -
  27. Choosing Child Care Homes and Centers: Your Choice - Your Responsibility -

    From PPLD's Local Child Care database.
  28. Citizens for Midwifery -

    Consumer-based group promoting the midwives model of care.
  29. Colorado Child Care Facility Search -

    From the Colorado Department of Human Services. Provides a list based off an address, city, county or zip code.
  30. Colorado Child Support Enforcement -

    From the Colorado Department of Human Services.
  31. Colorado Division of Child Care -

    Includes child care facility search, criminal background check, Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP), accreditation, licensing, and more.
  32. Colorado State Foster Parent Association -
  33. Colorado Voluntary Adoption Registry -
  34. Colorado.gov Information for Parents and the Community -

    Includes information on finding schools, college costs, learning resources for parents, and more.
  35. Common Sense Media -

    Provides objective reviews and ratings by age on movies, games, apps, websites, television, books, and music.
  36. ConnectSafely.org -
  37. CyberSmart -

    Curriculum empowering students to use the Internet safely, responsibly and effectively.
  38. Daily Strength -

    Online support groups for everything from illnesses, pregnancy, bereavement, parenting, dieting, and more. In partnership with Sharecare, The Dr. Oz Show, and RealAge.
  39. Dr. Toy's Best Products -
  40. Due Date Calculator -
  41. ED Pubs -

    Free Department of Education publications consisting of over 6,000 titles. Includes Federal Student Aid forms (FAFSA).
  42. Facts for Families -

    Information on psychological issues that affect children and teenagers.
  43. Famigo -

    Reviews family-friendly apps and games.
  44. Family Education Network -

    Guidance for parents on education and school-related issues, family activities and more.
  45. Family Fun -

    Contains activities, crafts, parties, recipes, travel and parenting information from Disney.
  46. Focus on Children and Youth -

    Resources from Colorado State Government Agencies. Includes resources for everything from health, education, safety, parenting and more.
  47. Foster Care Services -

    From the Colorado Department of Human Services.
  48. GetNetWise about Kids' Safety -

    Provides tools to filter, monitor, and limit online time; reporting trouble, etc.
  49. Google Family Safety Center -

    Browse through web safety tools, tips and advice, and additional resources.
  50. Grandparent Information Center -

    Information from AARP.
  51. Great Schools -

    Over 500,000 ratings and reviews on schools from parents nationwide, also find profiles for schools including test scores, teacher/students stats and more.
  52. Great Web Sites for Kids -

    From the American Library Association.
  53. Guide to ACA-Accredited Camps -

    This site allows the user to search for camps by location, activity, special needs, cultural focus, and other considerations.
  54. Healthy Living from Mayo Clinic -

    Information on babies, children, men, women, seniors, stress, sleep, etc.
  55. Healthy Stuff.org / Toys -

    Consumer action guide to toxic chemicals in toys.
  56. Help Protect Kids Online: 4 Things You Can Do -

    From Microsoft.
  57. Home Safety Council -

    Dedicated to preventing home injuries.
  58. Información para la familia de la Academia Americana de Psiquiatría de Niños y Adolescentes -

    Facts for Families from the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
  59. Information for Parents -

    From the U.S. Department of Education - includes information on preparing children for school, support children's learning, federal student aid information, and more.
  60. Intercountry Adoption -

    Information from the U.S. Department of State.
  61. Intercountry Adoption -

    Information from the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services.
  62. Internet Safety -

    From Kidshealth.org.
  63. Internet Safety 101 -

    Includes dangers, filtering software, email safety, chatting, safe searching, and protecting your identity.
  64. Internet Safety for Families -

    Resources for families and schools, software tips, free online classes, etc.
  65. Kids-in-Mind -

    Provides parents with "objective and complete information about a film's content so that they can decide, based on their own value system, whether they should watch a movie with or without their kids."
  66. La Leche League -

    International organization providing information and support to breastfeeding mothers.
  67. Labor of Love -

    Pregnancy and parenting support center.
  68. Learn CPR - You Can Do It! -

    Cardiopulmonary resuscitation for adults, children, infants, even cats and dogs.
  69. My Kids Week.com -

    Provides ideas on activities for your kids from Colorado Springs to Denver.
  70. National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) -
  71. National Association of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies -
  72. National Center for Missing and Exploited Children -
  73. National Foster Parent Association -
  74. National Network for Child Care (NNCC) -
  75. National Parenting Center -
  76. National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Childcare and Early Education -
  77. National Stepfamily Resource Center -
  78. NetSmartz Taller en español (Sobre la seguridad usando el internet del Centro Nacional para Menores Desaparecidos y Explotados) -

    NetSmartz Workshop on Internet safety from the National Center of Missing and Exploited Children - Spanish.
  79. NetSmartz Workshop - Keeping Kids and Teens Safer on the Internet -

    Also includes resources for parents, educators and law enforcement.
  80. Parent's Guide to Anime -

    Lists videos by rating: G=General Audience, PG=Parental Guidance, M=Mature Audience.
  81. Parent's Guide to Internet Safety -

    From the FBI.
  82. Parenthood.com -

    Includes information on baby names.
  83. Popular Baby Names -

    Search over 10,000 names from major regions and religions around the world.
  84. Popular Baby Names -

    Search names by year, name, state, or decade from the years 1880-2008 from the Social Security Administration.
  85. PPLD's Kids Web -
  86. Pregnancy & Parenting -

    Information on health, behavior, learning, sleep, eating, child care, and step-parenting from iVillage.
  87. Pregnancy Guide -

    Includes information on fertility, fetal development, complications, pregnancy issues, labor & delivery, and postpartum care from How Stuff Works.
  88. Pregnancy Information -

    From Medline Plus.
  89. PTA (CO) -
  90. Qualistar Colorado -

    Provides free child care referrals. Provided by Qualistar Colorado and Child Care Connections.
  91. Quick Guide to Safe Schools and Youth Violence Prevention Information from State Agencies -

    From the Colorado State Publications Library.
  92. Quizlet -

    Create learning tools in different study modes: flashcards, learn mode, scatter, speller, test, and space race. Search for sets already created, or create your own.
  93. Resolve: The National Infertility Association -

    Treatment, coping, myths, facts, and resources.
  94. Resources for Parents & Students -

    From the Colorado Department of Education - includes information on performance & accountability, programs, district information, and reference resources.
  95. Safe Kids, USA -

    Information to prevent accidental childhood injury.
  96. Safety Tips -

    Documents discussing child care, fire safety, summer safety, and more from Safe Kids, USA.
  97. Safety Tips for Children -

    Gives children information on dealing with strangers, weapon safety, and pedestrian and bicycle safety.
  98. Safety Tips on Blogging for Parents and Kids -

    From Microsoft
  99. School Matters -

    Information and comparisons on public schools from Standard & Poors.
  100. School Parenting Tips -

    From Parenting.org - includes tips on back-to-school, childcare, preparing for school, making friends, school behaviors, homework, tutors, and more.
  101. Searching for Birth Relatives -

    Factsheet from the Child Welfare Information Gateway.
  102. Second Wind Fund -

    Teen suicide prevention - including treatment services to at-risk youth in Colorado.
  103. Seguridad en la Internet -

    Spanish-language Internet Safety from KidsHealth.org.
  104. Some Things You Should Know about Preventing Teen Suicide -

    From the American Academy of Pediatrics.
  105. Staysafeonline.org - Online Safety & Security is All About You -

    Information for teens, parents, teachers and seniors.
  106. Stranger Danger -

    Tips on teaching children about strangers and safety.
  107. Symptom Index -

    Check symptoms for adults or children for possible causes. From the Mayo Clinic.
  108. Talking with Kids about Tough Issues -
  109. Teen Suicide - Facts for Families -

    From the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
  110. The Jason Foundation, Inc. -

    Provides facts about youth suicide, prevention, and information.
  111. The Whole Child -

    Contains the ABC's of child development.
  112. Traumatic Brain Injury Networking Team - Resource Network -

    Resources for children in Colorado with brain injuries.