Internet Resources in Social Welfare

This site has press releases, facts sheets, an overview of the agency, programs, organizational structure, etc. It can be searched by program/office or topic.

Resources for professionals in the field of child abuse and neglect.

From the Federal Office of Child Support Enforcement (Department of Health and Human Services), this site offers facts, federal and state policy documents, links to state sites, and a newsletter.

View research and trends in children's issues, including poverty, education, parenting, and others.

Need hard data? This website encompasses the statistics and reports created by Child Trends.

Formerly the National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse & Neglect Information and the National Adoption Information Clearinghouse, Child Welfare Information Gateway provides access to information and resources about child abuse and neglect and other child welfare issues.

Child Welfare League of America advocates policy and programs for improving child welfare. This site outlines their efforts and publications and includes information on recent federal and state policy on child welfare.

An advocacy organization for children, particularly poor, minority and disabled, the Children's Defense Fund's goal is to educate the nation on the needs of children. Included are Children in the States, data on children and many links to other advocacy organizations.

A national advocacy group for child welfare issues. Website provides information about child abuse and neglect, including campaign information, reports, news, and cases.

Click on the regions or topics tab on the home page to view recent, international human rights news.

Contains the complete Congressional report as well as background information.

View reports, resources, funding opportunities, and programs for mothers and children sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

NCCP is a public policy center "dedicated to promoting the economic security, health, and well-being of America’s low-income families and children." This site has useful data tools, demographic profiles, and more. For "facts at a glance," check out the fact sheets available in the Publications tab.

This nonprofit organization is an advocacy organization for adoption and foster care. On this site, you will find research reports and policy documents related to both domestic and international adoption.

View datasets related to child abuse and neglect (created at Cornell by NDACAN).