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What is NetSmartz?
The NetSmartz Workshop® is an interactive, educational safety resource that teaches children and teens how to stay safer on the Internet.
Healthy Androscoggin
The mission of Healthy Androscoggin is to reduce chronic disease by reducing tobacco use and promoting healthy behaviors related
to nutrition and physical activity through comprehensive community-based prevention.
NATIONAL KidsDAY
National KidsDay
is the first Sunday every August. It's a day to celebrate and honor children through the gift of Meaningful Time. Meaningful Time is time spent between adults and children that both consider engaging, important, and enjoyable.
 

The Springfield Shriners Hospital?
The Shriners Hospital for Children in Springfield, Mass., is fully equipped and staffed to provide care for pediatric orthopaedic conditions and disorders.

 

Maine.gov State of Maine, Department of Human Services

 

Men and Fathers Resource Center Men & Fathers Resource Center
DESCRIPTION: An incorporated organization that serves as the focus for several male-positive, father-friendly organizations and programs.
 
Fathers.com
DESCRIPTION:The mission of the National Center for Fathering is to inspire and equip men to be better fathers
 
New Dads
DESCRIPTION:  If you are a first-time dad, this website is for you!  It is filled with practical and sound advice on starting a new family from an elite core of experts — our Boot Camp Veterans.

 
Dads Today
DESCRIPTION: An on-line community for Dads and Dads-to-be.
 
Stay at Home Dads
DESCRIPTION: Support for stay-at-home dads, primary care-giving fathers, men and their families.
 
Fathers Forum
DESCRIPTION:
The online resource for expectant and new fathers.
  
Mainely Parents
DESCRIPTION:  Mainely Parents strengthens parent/child relationships through parent-to-parent support, education and advocacy.

Breastfeeding
DESCRIPTION:  La Leche League is an international, nonprofit, nonsectarian organization dedicated to providing education, information, support, and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed.
 
CYFERnet
DESCRIPTION:
Family resources, research, information, and a just-for-kids section.
 

National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy
DESCRIPTION: Resources, tips, information, and a section for teens.
 
Parenting Information
DESCRIPTION: Doctor-approved health information about children before birth through adolescence; a parent section, kid section, and
a teen section.
 

 
Parenting Information
DESCRIPTION: A great family resource — Because kids don't come with instructions!

 
Legal Assistance
DESCRIPTION: Legal assistance to people in the State of Maine.
The Best Sites for Kids
DESCRIPTION:  "I have visited over 5,000 sites for kids and their families. I have chosen only those that come up to my (very) exacting standards — around 1,000 in all. I hope you enjoy visiting them as much as I did!  Have fun!."  Vish, Kidsites.org content editor.
 
Parenting Information
DESCRIPTION: A wonderful resource on the first three years of life.

 
Parenting Information
DESCRIPTION: Great resources for the whole family.

 
Parenting Information
DESCRIPTION: Parent Soup — Great Resources from the whole family.

 
Maine Parent Federation/SPIN
DESCRIPTION: They provide information, support and resources to parents of children with disabilities.
 

 
Children's Defense Fund
DESCRIPTION: Advocacy for American children, particularly poor and minority children and those with disabilities....

 
Maine Home Visiting Programs

Healthy Families in Maine


 
Professional
DESCRIPTION: Prevent Child Abuse America
Maine Children's Trust
babies Professional
DESCRIPTION: National Exchange Club's Prevent Child Abuse site
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