The State of the World’s Children 2008 November 15, 2008
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www.unicef.org/publications/files/The_State_of_the_Worlds_Children_2008.pdf
The online version of the annual report from UNICEF. The 164-page report requires Adobe Reader to be viewed.
Rights and Responsibilities of a Minor October 29, 2008
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www.state.tn.us/tccy/om-rr-08.pdf
“Your Rights and Responsibilities as a Minor” is a publication put out by the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth. Use this publication to verify age requirements for certain activities, to learn more about juvenile justice and to locate hotline numbers for various children’s services.
2008 Child Safety Seat Ease of Use Ratings February 18, 2008
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www.nhtsa.gov/portal/nhtsa_eou/info.jsp?type=infant
From the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Ratings are provided for Infant Rear Facing Seats, Toddler Forward Facing Seats, Convertible Seats and Child Booster Seats, based upon ease of use.
National Sudden Infant Death Resource Center November 20, 2007
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This is a comprehensive site for information on SIDS and other infant deaths. Collected from local, state and federal organizations, as well as children’s health and bereavement groups, this site has an easy to use topic index, covering SIDS, stillbirth, miscarriage and other related topics.
Two on Adolescent Health May 8, 2007
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From LII:
AMA: Adolescent Health
www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/1947.html
“Fact sheets, publications, and other resources about health concerns affecting adolescents. Topics include injury prevention, violence and bullying, nutrition and physical fitness, mental health, and teen pregnancy. Newsletter articles are only available to members, but the other publications and resources are available for free download. Includes links to related websites. From the American Medical Association (AMA).”
CDC: Adolescent Health
www.cdc.gov/node.do/id/0900f3ec801e457a
“Fact sheets, data, and other material about adolescent health topics such as injuries, alcohol and drug use, sexual behaviors, nutrition and obesity, skin cancer, and youth violence. Includes background on the National Initiative to Improve Adolescent Health by the Year 2010, and links to related websites. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).”
Children and Television April 24, 2007
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www.med.umich.edu/1libr/yourchild/tv.htm
According to LII, “This article considers the effects of watching TV on children’s health and family life. Topics include how TV affects brain development, TV violence, TV’s influence on children’s attitudes toward themselves and others, and the relationship between watching television and obesity, alcohol use, and smoking. Includes links to related sites. From the University of Michigan Health System.”
Children’s Health in Memphis November 4, 2006
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Thanks to Barbara Shultz (Business/Sciences) for passing this along!
www.theurbanchildinstitute.org/cucp.htm
A report from the Center for Urban Child Policy, a part of Memphis’ Urban Child Institute. The full report (111 pages) is available for download, but quick fact sheets are also available from this link.
Child Welfare Information Gateway September 13, 2006
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This site consolidates information from the National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information and the National Adoption Information Clearinghouse to present all relevant information on child welfare in one place.
Family Law Center September 6, 2006
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A great place to get started when searching for information about Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Marriage.
Child Support Guidelines August 2, 2006
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www.supportguidelines.com/glines/tenn_cs.html
Taken from the Rules of the Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Support Services Division, Chapter 1240-2-4, this document provides guidelines for calculating child support awards and the criteria for deviation from the standards.
Child Trends DataBank July 26, 2006
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Browse and search for the latest statistics, trends and research for over 70 key indicators of child and youth well-being. Brought to you by ChildTrends, a nonprofit research firm.
ChildStats July 25, 2006
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This gov’t gateway provides statistical reports on American children including family characteristics, economic security, health, behavior, and education. Some reports require Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Census Bureau – Child Care Statistics July 25, 2006
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www.census.gov/population/www/socdemo/childcare.html
Various Census reports on child care arrangements in the United States. Covers preschoolers and school-age children, number of hours and expenditures with some reports going back to 1970’s.
Seat Check July 25, 2006
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Search by state or zip code for locations that provide inspections of child car seats. A list of recalled seats is also provided as well as brochures, posters and tips.
UNICEF – State of the World’s Children July 24, 2006
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Each year, The State of the World’s Children, closely examines a key issue affecting children. The report includes supporting data and statistics and is available in English, French and Spanish. Previous reports going back to 1996 are available.
Kids Count July 24, 2006
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This site provides statistical data on several aspects of children’s well-being. Also provides links to local organizations.
Expenditures on Children by Families July 22, 2006
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This annual report from the US Dept. of Agriculture includes data for both married and single parent families. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view the file.
