Free Information for Helping Children Deal with Grief
The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry has published a variety of articles on their Website, free for duplication for personal and educational purposes, to help parents and children deal with the events of September 11 and other grief-producing… Continue reading
Age-Appropriate Guide to Talking About Tuesday to Kids
Judy Myers-Walls, a child development specialist at Purdue University, has prepared these guidelines to help parents and teachers frame their discussions about the terrorist attack in ways that children can understand. She also points out ways in which children can… 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
Free Summer Camp for Spouses and Children of Police Officers Killed in the Line of Duty
C.O.P.S. (Concerns of Police Survivors) Kids Summer Camp provides surviving spouses and children the opportunity to work with professional counselors and trained mentors to work through grief issues together while strengthening the family’s ability to communicate. During the week-long camp… Continue reading
Free Lawyers Will Fight For Your Rights
We’ve all heard of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). They have over 300 offices around the country and handle close to 6,000 cases a year. The ACLU has more than 60 staff attorneys who collaborate with at least 2,000… Continue reading
Foster Grandparents Offer Support for Your Child
Foster Grandparent Program is a non-profit volunteer program sponsored by the Corporation for National Service. Foster Grandparents offer emotional support and enrich the lives of children in need. The programs are made up of Senior Corps Volunteers that by offering… Continue reading
Get Rid of Neighborhood Troublemakers Without the Police, For Free
Some states allow local community groups to get tenants or property owners thrown out of the neighborhood – under civil laws, not criminal laws – if they are involved with drugs or are a nuisance to the community. It’s easier… Continue reading
Opportunity for Teens to Study with Nobel Peace Laureate
The PeaceJam Foundation is an educational program that seeks to teach youth the leadership skills to help make a positive contribution to their local communities as well as to the world. The one-year program is designed for high school aged… Continue reading
International Studies
What is the leading export from Ireland? How many people live in Ethiopia? The federal government has two websites that can provide enough information for a two page country report, and it doesn’t even involve going to the library! Check out {http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/cshome.html#about} and {www.state.gov/www/backgound_notes/index.html}.
Helpful Handouts Ready to Print
The University of South Dakota Disaster Mental Health Institute offers concise, helpful handouts specially formatted to be printed from your computer on the following subjects: Coping in the aftermath of a disaster, coping in the aftermath of an aviation disaster,… Continue reading
