V. Matters Relevant to Addressing Barriers to Learning and Development

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

Government Agencies

Journals & Newsletters

V. Matters Relevant to Addressing Barriers to
Learning and Development

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry	American Youth Policy Fund	Association for Retarded Citizen's*
Child Welfare League of America	Children's Defense Fund	Commonwealth Fund
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation	Learning Disabilities Association of America	National Governors' Association
National After School Association
National PTA*	School Based Health Alliance (SBHA)

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The American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry AACAP has been a growing and dynamic organization, giving direction to and responding quickly to new developments in the health care environment, and addressing the needs of children, adolescents and families. Cut & Paste URL -- https://www.aacap.org/
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The American Youth Policy Forum. a nonpartisan professional development organization provided learning opportunities for policymakers working on youth issues at the local, state and national levels. American Youth Policy Forum's board of directors reached a strategic agreement to merge its resources into the Children's Defense Fund.
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The Association for Retarded Citizens works through education, research and advocacy to improve the quality of life for children and adults with mental retardation and their families and works to prevent both the causes and the effects of mental retardation
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The Child Welfare League of America is an association of more than 1,100 public and not-for-profit agencies devoted to improving life for more than 3.5 million at-risk children and youths and their families. Member agencies are involved with prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect, and they provide various services in addition to child protection.
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The Children's Defense Fund provides a strong, effective voice for all the children of America who cannot vote, lobby, or speak for themselves. We pay particular attention to the needs of poor and minority children and those with disabilities. CDF educates the nation about the needs of children and encourages preventive investment before they get sick or into trouble, drop out of school, or suffer family breakdown.
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The Commonwealth Fund supports independent research on health and social issues and makes grants to improve health care practice and policy. Cut & Paste URL -- https://www.commonwealthfund.org/
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The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation's mission is to research and identify unfulfilled needs of society and to develop, implement and/or fund breakthrough solutions that have a lasting impact and offer people a choice and hope for the future. The Kauffman Foundation's work is focused on two areas: Youth Development and Entrepreneurial Leadership. disabilities.
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The Learning Disabilities Association of America is an national organization devoted to defining and finding solutions for the broad spectrum of learning disabilities. Cut & Paste URL -- https://www.ldaamerica.org/
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The National After School Association's mission is to foster development, provide education, and encourage advocacy for the out-of-school-time community. Cut & Paste URL -- https://naaweb.org
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Through the National Governors' Association, the Governors identify priority issues and deal collectively with issues of public policy and governance at both the national and state levels. The association's mission is to provide a forum for Governors to exchange views and experiences among themselves; assistance in solving state focused problems; information on state innovations and practices; and a bipartisan forum for Governors to establish, influence, and implement policy on national issues.
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The National PTA is dedicated to 1) supporting and speaking on behalf of children and youth in the schools, in the community and before governmental bodies and other organizations that make decisions affecting children; 2) assisting parents in developing the skills they need to raise and protect their children; and 3)encouraging parent and public involvement in the public schools of this nation.
The School Based Health AllianceSince 1995, the School-Based Health Alliance (SBHA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, has supported and advocated for high quality healthcare in schools for the nation’s most vulnerable children. Working at the intersection of healthcare and education, SBHA is recognized as a leader in the field and a source for information on best practices by philanthropic, federal, state, and local partners and policymakers. Cut & Paste URL -- https://www.youthhealthhub.org/?_se=YWRlbG1hbkBwc3ljaC51Y2xhLmVkdQ%3D%3D
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