Florida sites
http://www.floridakids.com/campaign/index.html
The Florida Children's Campaign is a nonpartisan statewide community
empowerment and education project dedicated to improving the lives of
children and families in Florida by educating and inspiring voters to
elect public officials of any party who will make children a priority.
This site provides links to sites related to legislative and children's
issues.
http://fin.edu/doe/doehome
Florida Information Resource Network contains information about Florida's
Public School System including state legislative issues, curriculum and
Sunshine State standards.
http://www.fmhi.usf.edu/cfs/
The Department of Child and Family Studies at the University of South
Florida promotes services and supports that are sensitive to developmental,
social, cultural and family needs. The site provides information about
the services their projects offer.
http://www.kidnetflorida.org
KIDNET contains a series a links to people who provide care for young
children and their families in Florida. For family resources- Click on "Starting
Points", then "I am Your Child". This has parenting information
including ages and stages of typical child development. For parents, this
site provides information about brain research and early intervention,
as well as city and state projects for young children.
http://www.ounce.org
The Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida is a nonprofit, research and
developmental organization aiming to provide early intervention services
and prevention for children and families. It includes a newsletter, calendar
of events, and links to other National Florida State Agencies and Organizations.
http://www.healthyfamiliesfla.org
Healthy Families Florida helps at-risk families become healthier and
more self-sufficient. The site offers information about who they are and
the services they provide for Florida families.
http://www.teamfla.org
Team Florida is a state level workgroup that provides collaborative leadership
to improve policies, programs, and community support for Florida's children,
families and their well-being. This site offers information about Team
Florida members, a calendar of events, links to resources, and initiative
mapping.
http://www.fcforum.org/
The Florida Children's Forum partners with businesses and communities
to heighten awareness of childcare issues and to create solutions. This
site provides information about who The Florida Children's Forum is, school
readiness issues, selecting quality childcare, legislative issues, publications,
events, and related links.