Organizations

National Institute of Child Health and Human Development - NICHD seeks to assure that every individual is born healthy, is born wanted, and has the opportunity to fulfill his or her potential for a healthy and productive life unhampered by disease or disability.
http://www.nichd.nih.gov/

New York Foundling Hospital - Strengthens family life and fosters healing of children and parents whose lives are disrupted by illness, disability, abuse, or poverty.
http://www.nyfoundling.org

Hope & Understanding for God's Special Children (HUGS), Inc. - This site was created by and for parents and caregivers of children who have nearly drowned. Its contents are intended to provide support, encouragement, hope, and also therapeutic options.
http://www.hugsfoundation.org

International Association for Adolescent Health - A multidisciplinary, non-government organization, whose focus is on youth health and well-being.
http://www.iaah.org

Albany County Correctional Facility - Volunteers dedicated to supporting seriously ill and underprivileged children.
http://www.accfcb.org

California Chapter 4 - Pediatrics Injury Prevention Program - To contribute to the prevention of injury, death and disability and secure wellness for children and their families by providing injury prevention services.
http://www.ockeepkidssafe.org

Hits for Kids - Boston Red Sox Kevin Youkilis charity dedicated improving the health and well being of children. Includes group information, events calendar, and mailing list signup.
http://www.youkskids.org

Child Survival Collaborations and Resources Group - CORE Group works worldwide to improve the health status of children and mothers in underserved populations.
http://www.coregroup.org/

Bright Futures - Promoting and improving the health, education and well-being of the children and adolescents and their families. Special topic areas include nutrition, oral and mental health and physical activity.
http://www.brightfutures.org

Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs - Represents state public health leaders and others working to improve the health of women of reproductive age, children and youth, including those with special health care needs, and their families.
http://www.amchp.org/

Action for Healthy Kids - Addresses the epidemic of overweight, sedentary, and undernourished youth by focusing on changes in schools to improve nutrition and increase physical activity.
http://www.actionforhealthykids.org/

Canadian Institute of Child Health - Providing publications and resources for parents and health professionals, with details of projects, press releases and charitable information.
http://www.cich.ca

Child and Youth Health Network for Eastern Ontario - Organization providing research, workshops and advocacy on health issues for youth. Information on the organization, events, workshops and research.
http://www.child-youth-health.net/

Kidney Research - Concentrating on Children - Provides practical assistance in finding cures for paediatric kidney and related diseases.
http://www.kidneyresearch.org