A sampling of solutions-oriented resources:
Connect for Kids and Connections are online resources for adults who want to build better communities for kids and families. The website and monthly e-bulletin, published by the Benton Foundation, feature original articles, profiles and interviews about parenting, education and the challenges of growing up in today's world.
http://www.connectforkids.org
Center for Health Improvement (CHI), is a non-profit, nonpartisan, health policy resource center based in Sacramento. CHI provides useful information on prevention-oriented best practices ranging from: children's health, workplace safety, menopause, Hepatitis C, environmental health and much more.
http://www.healthpolicycoach.org
http://www.cchi.org
Kaiser Family Foundation website offers access to the Foundation's policy research, analyses, reports and fact sheets. Get the latest health-related headlines; listen to Congressional hearings; and view current public opinion polls.
http://www.kaisernetwork.org
The National Civic League (NCL) is a 107-year-old non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to strengthening citizen democracy by transforming democratic institutions. NCL accomplishes its mission through technical assistance, training, publishing, research, and the All-America City Awards, the nation's oldest community recognition program.
http://www.ncl.org
Northern California Council for the Community is a clearinghouse for best practices around creating and sustaining healthy, prosperous and self-sufficient communities. The NCCC publishes the annual "Healthy California Progress Report," the Helplink Directory of Human Services, as well as operating regional Helplink information referral hotlines.
http://www.ncccsf.org
Promising Practices Network provides well-researched articles and studies on programs and practices that have proven effective in improving outcomes for children, youth, and families.
http://www.promisingpractices.net
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