Home | Calendar | People | Thank You | Faqs | Help Out | Links | Contact Us |
 
Links
Here is a list of links that may be of interest to parents and caregivers. If your organization would like to be added to this list, please contact info@sylviathomascenter.org
Everyday Blessings: www.everybless.com
The Children's Home: www.childrenshomeinc.com
Children's Home Society: www.chsfl.org
Children's Board of Hillsborough County: www.childrensboard.org
Florida Institute for Family Attachment: www.famattach.com
Hillsborough Kids Inc: www.hillsboroughkids.org
Bay Area Legal Services: Provides quality civil services to individuals and families whose circumstances limit their access to legal assistance in Hillsborough and Pasco county. www.bals.org
North American Council on Adoptable Children www.nacac.org
AdoptioNetwork: A volunteer-operated information resource for the adoption community which includes classifieds, FAQs, chat groups, federal, state, local sites and more. www.adoption.org
AdoptionSearch: An adoption-focused Internet search engine, plus links to related websites. www.adoption.com
American Academy of Pediatrics: Dedicated to the health of all children committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. www.aap.org
The National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY): A national information and referral center that provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues for families, educators, and other professionals. The primary focus is children and youth (birth to age 22). www.nichcy.org
Urban Education Web: Dedicated to urban students, their families, and the educators who serve them. This site offers manuals, brief articles, annotated bibliographies, and reviews of recent publications on family-school-community issues that are important to urban and minority families.
eric-web.tc.columbia.edu/families
 
The Centre for Women: A leader in providing innovative services that strengthen our community, promote self-sufficiency and enrich the lives of women, girls, families and the elderly through . . .supportive counseling, personal development seminars, substance abuse treatment, educational opportunities, employment preparation, and emergency home repairs. www.centreforwomen.com
 
Family Support America Organization: For all people interested in helping children and families succeed through empowering families and communities. www.frca.org
 
Florida State Foster Adoptive Parent Association
http://fsfapa.ourfamily.com/home.html
 
Hillsborough County Crisis Center: A private nonprofit organization dedicated to mental wellness. www.crisiscenter.com
 
Parenting Resources for the 21st Century: Links parents and other adults responsible for the care of a child with information on issues covering the full spectrum of parenting. www.parentingresources.ncjrs.org
 
Family Network on Disabilities of Florida, Inc.: Family Network on Disabilities of Florida, Inc. is a statewide alliance of individuals with disabilities, special needs, or at-risk and their families. Our mission is to provide family-driven support, education, information, and advocacy. www.fndfl.org
 
Florida Developmental Disabilities Council: Guides development and administration of services for people with developmental disabilities by planning and funding research, innovations, and programs to improve the quality of their lives. www.fddc.org
 
National Information Center for Children and Youth With Disabilities (NICHCY): A national information and referral center that provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues for families, educators, and other professionals. The primary focus is children and youth (birth to age 22). www.nichcy.org
 
I Am Your Child: Provides information on early childhood development, including key issues, brain development facts, and Frequently Asked Questions. IAmYourChild.org
 
Search Institute: The Search Institute is an independent, nonprofit organization committed to contributing to the knowledge base about youth development, to translating high-quality research on youth into practical ideas, tools, services, and resources. www.search-institute.org
 
Child Welfare Research Institute
A gateway to information related to the welfare of children, including an electronic journal, Child Welfare Review and a library. www.childwelfare.com
 
Sidran Foundation: A nonprofit agency devoted to education, advocacy, and research to benefit people who are suffering from injuries or traumatic stress. www.sidran.org
 
Child Welfare Research Institute: A gateway to information related to the welfare of children, including an electronic journal, Child Welfare Review and a library. www.childwelfare.com
 
CLASP - Center for Law and Social Policy: A national public policy research firm with expertise in both law and policy affecting the poor. CLASP seeks to improve the economic conditions of low-income families with children and secure access for the poor to our civil justice system. www.clasp.org
  WHAT WE OFFER
  • Support
  • Training
  • Fellowship with other families
  • Special Events
  • Information about local resources
  • A resource library
  • A mentor family if requested
  • Discounted items & events
  • Networking
  • Confidential supportive help
    when you need it!
Home | Calendar | People | Thank You | Faqs | Help Out | Links | Contact Us