Children are at risk for poverty, gun violence, lack of health care, child abuse, human trafficking, social media predators, and educational neglect. The listed organizations offer resources to alleviate the growing list of problems facing children, advocate for their safety and change policies to better serve them.

Children’s Defense Fund

CDF is a nonprofit children’s advocacy organization that works for policies and programs that support children.

Child USA

Child USA is a national think tank fighting for the civil rights of children. Initiatives include Safe World for Children by reforming statutes that help end child sex abuse; End Medical Neglect; End Educational Neglect.

ChildUSAdvocacy

ChildUSAdocacy is a nonprofit organization that advocates for legislation supporting children by using science and evidence-based facts, and educates the public via online and in print.

Child Welfare Information Gateway

U. S. Department HHS connects child welfare and related professionals to comprehensive resources to support children and strengthen families. There are links on the website to agencies in every state.

FairPlay For Kids

FairPlay is a nonprofit organization committed to helping children thrive in an increasingly commercialized, screen obsessed culture. The organization is dedicated to ending marketing to children. FairPlay works with policymakers and health experts.

The Hamilton Library

A curated library of information on child sex abuse. A project of Child USA.

Healthy Children

Healthy Children is an American Academy of Pediatrics website providing guidance, programs and resources based on informed health experts and scientific research.

National Children’s Alliance

NCA serves as a voice for children before lawmakers and other decision-makers with the mission to provide healing and justice for victims of child abuse.

Project Safe Childhood

A nationwide initiative to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse

SchoolHouse Connection

SchoolHouse Connection is a national nonprofit focusing on the early care and education of children and youth experiencing homelessness.