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IMPORTANT
LINKS
What's
it like being a teen today? Who knows
better than other teens! Totally ANONYMOUS - Totally COOL!
Being a teen isn't always easy.
Each day you face choices related to school,
parents, dating and fitting in. Growing up can often
be complicated by drugs, violence in schools, relationships,
divorce, abuse and loneliness. But you're not
alone!
connects
you to other teens from around the country and throughout
the world, and to a wealth of problem-solving resources
just for you...
Connect for Kids
(Guidance For Grownups) You can also
subscribe to their email newsletter containing
all sorts of news about programs and opportunities for kids
including grant announcements, new child-centered legislation
and invitations for proposals (IFP's).
"Transforming The Difficult Child"
Here's
where you can learn all about
The Nurtured Heart Approach to
dealing effectively with ADD and
ADHD and
Oppositional-Defiant children. [Commercial
Website]
DSS Online
(Virginia Department of Social
Services)  Lots
of information about the benefits and services that this
agency provides. They have been my employer since
1986.
NATIONAL MENTORING PARTNERSHIP
(Learn
About Mentoring Programs In Your Area) If there isn't
a mentoring program in your area, learn how to start one!
Click on the poster on the left for more information
on becoming a mentor and even online training opportunities!
Sex Offender Registry Search
(Virginia
State Police Violent Sex Offender Registry)
Albooktross, Inc.
Here's
Where You Can Order My Book, Running Against The Wind
(or Read a Review). [Commercial Website]
"The
Southside Sentinel"
(My Local Area's Weekly Newspaper) Read about
local happenings on Virginia's "Middle Peninsula":
summer rentals, employment opportunities, politics and the
annual Urbanna Oyster Festival (always held on the
first weekend in November). I, personally, especially
enjoy the "Letters to the Editor."
KWCA-FM, Ace, Texas.
The BEST classic country music
station I've found on the World Wide Web! (Available
on the Internet, 24/7!)
Child Welfare League of America
(Positive Parenting Program): Learn all about positive
reinforcement - This is especially helpful with conduct
disordered children and children with
ADD and
ADHD! These principles are wonderful for
use with
oppositional/defiant kids! This site can
help you with parenting, discipline and understanding child
development.
 The
National Center for Kids Overcoming Crisis With
one of the highest success rates in the nation,
KidsPeace believes that every kid deserves to
have confidence, peace of mind and peace of heart. They
believe that every kid can overcome crisis and be a success;
so, help them help kids. Help them to provide the
programs and resources that we need to help a kid today,
and make every kid a success story! Check
it out!
The
MissingKIN Investigative Network is
comprised of volunteers from active and retired Law Enforcement
Personnel, Federal Agents, Licensed Private Investigators,
and those from the information technology field, all who
have demonstrated exceptional investigative skills, analytical
abilities and experience in locating missing, runaway or
abducted children and teens.
Prevent Child Abuse Virginia
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A statewide, private, nonprofit organization, that leads
a coalition of community partners across the Commonwealth.
They are committed to preventing child abuse and neglect
through actions taken as leaders, advocates, educators and
collaborators. They work with local, regional and statewide
human services agencies, civic and religious organizations,
businesses, health care providers and concerned citizens.
Prevent Child Abuse Virginia is the Virginia chapter of
Prevent Child Abuse America.
"Youth
Change"; a great site for
foster and adoptive parents as well as for child-caring/teaching/
counseling professionals who must work with "difficult"
children.
[Commercial Website]
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