Free Information on Helping Children Deal With Fear
On their website, a prominent Purdue University Child Development and Family Studies expert offers insight into children’s feelings about the recent disasters. Strategies and advise are offered on ways for adults to help children cope with their fear, based on… Continue reading
Grants to Assist with Adoption of Children Orphaned by Terrorist Attacks
The National Adoption Foundation (NAF) offers grants, ranging from $500 to $4,000 to assist individuals with the actual cost of adoption. To begin the grant process, a comprehensive financial assistance application is submitted by the prospective adoptive parent(s). The Board… Continue reading
Free Childcare Referral Service for NYC Parents
Child Care Inc. Information and Referral Service offers New York City’s parents (throughout the 5 boroughs) free consultation and referrals to help them find after school programs, family child care, pre-kindergarten programs, infant/toddler programs and other forms of childcare. Child… Continue reading
Free or Low-Cost Healthcare for Children
Insure Kids Now! is a national campaign to link the nation’s 10 million uninsured children–from birth to age 18–to free and low-cost health insurance. For little or no cost, this insurance pays for doctor visits, prescription medicines, hospitalizations, and much… Continue reading
Counseling and Referral Service for Kids
KidsPeace, a private, non-profit organization, provides a comprehensive range of mental and behavioral health treatment programs, crisis intervention services and public education initiatives with the goal of helping kids anticipate and avoid crisis whenever possible. Kids Peace’s offers one-on-one counseling… Continue reading
Website for Children
The Virginia Disaster Stress Intervention Site is a service of the Psychology Department of James Madison University. The site provides an online printable version of a ten page, illustrated workbook for children, entitled My Disaster Diary . This workbook provides… Continue reading
More Than Just Digging In The Dirt
If archeology is your thing, then check out the National Park Service. They have the Archeology and Ethnography Program that has developed fascinating materials about our country’s past and can help spur on your interest. Want to know what to… Continue reading
Help For Families Fighting For Veterans Benefits
Through low cost publications, training courses and other services, for 25 years the National Veterans Legal Services Program has been helping veterans get their due. Current publications include: VA Claims, Agent Orange, and Veterans Family Benefits. Contact: National Veterans Legal… Continue reading
Computer Repair and Training
Tech Corps is a non-profit organization designed to address the technology needs of the K-12 education group. There are branches in 42 states where volunteers train teachers and students in computer technology. They also repair and install computers, offer seminars,… Continue reading
Free Legal Assistance For Domestic Violence Problems
Seven days a week, 24 hours a day, you can call the hotline and not only get access to sources that will solve your immediate problem, but also get information and sources in your area that can explain your legal… Continue reading
