III. Concerns Related to Children's Psychosocial Problems

Concerns Related to Children's Severe MH Disorders

Concerns Related to Children's Psychosocial Problems

Positive Social and Emotional Development and Prevention of Psychosocial/MH Problems

Others focused on Addressing Barriers to Learning and Development

Major Centers, etc.

Associations

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III. Concerns Related to Children's Psychosocial Problems

Administration for Children and Families (ACF)	Anxiety Disorders Education Program*	Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Center for Mental Health Services*	Center for Substance Abuse Prevention*	Center for Substance Abuse Treatment*
Coordinated School Health Program*	Department of Justice	National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism*
National Institute on Drug Abuse	National Institute of Child Health & Human Development*	National Institute of Mental Health*
National Institute on the Education of At-Risk Students	Office of Adolescent Health / Mental Health in Schools	Office of Elementary & Secondary Education Programs
Office for Victims of Crime	Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention

* - Site has documents in language(s) other than English.

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Department of Education
- Office of Educational Research and Improvement
  - The National Institute on the Education of At-Risk Students supports a range of research and development activities designed to improve the education of students at risk of educational failure because of limited English proficiency, poverty, race, geographic location, or economic disadvantage.
- Office of Elementary & Secondary Education Programs provides information on various educational programs and organizations.
  
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Dept of Health & Human Services
- The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is a federal agency funding state, territory, local, and tribal organizations to provide family assistance (welfare), child support, child care, Head Start, child welfare, and other programs relating to children and families.
- HRSA
  - Bureau of Maternal & Child Health
    - The Office of Adolescent Health / Mental Health in Schools Initiative is charged with the primary responsibility for promoting and improving the health of our Nation's mothers and children.
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) applies research and findings to improve people’s daily lives and responds to health emergencies.
  - Division of Adolescent and School Health (DASH)
    - The Coordinated School Health Program's mission is to prevent the most serious health risk behaviors among children, adolescents and young adults.
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- SAMHSA
  - The Center for Mental Health Services leads Federal efforts to treat mental illnesses by promoting mental health and by preventing the development or worsening of mental illness when possible.
  - The Center for Substance Abuse Treatment works to increase the awareness of providers and the public about substance abuse issues. They provide current information about substance abuse issues, descriptions of programs, and educational materials.
  - The Center for Substance Abuse Prevention connects people and resources to innovative ideas and strategies, and encourages efforts to reduce and eliminate alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drug problems both in the United States and internationally.
    
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- National Institutes of Health
  - The National Institute on Drug Abuse works to further the understanding of how drugs affect the brain and behavior, and to ensure the rapid and effective transfer of scientific data to health care practitioners and the general public.
  - The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism supports and conducts biomedical and behavioral research on the causes, consequences, treatment, and prevention of alcoholism and alcohol-related problems.
  - The National Institute of Child Health & Human Development conducts and supports research on the reproductive, neurobiologic, developmental, and behavioral processes that determine and maintain the health of children, adults, families, and populations.
  - The National Institute of Mental Health achieves better understanding, treatment and, eventually prevention of mental illness.
    - The Anxiety Disorders Education Program increases awareness among the public and health care professionals that anxiety disorders are real medical illnesses that can be effectively diagnosed and treated.
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Department of Justice's mission is to enforce the law, provide Federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime, to seek just punishment for those guilty of unlawful punishment, and to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans.
- Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention's web site contains information on how OJJDP is organized, how to contact staff members, and what resources are available for further information.
- Office of Justice Programs
  - Office for Victims of Crime oversees programs which benefit victims of crime, and supports educational training programs regarding the rights and needs of crime victims.
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