Related Websites and Organizations for Chapter 16

American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy

The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy is the professional organization for the marriage and family therapy field.

Answers4Families

Answers4Families provides information and support to Nebraskans with special needs and their families by developing and providing Internet resources, and advocating for others to do so as well.

Children, Youth & Family Consortium

The Children, Youth & Family Consortium at the University of Minnesota "educates professionals, translates research, and generates knowledge to enhance practice and inform policies that positively influence the education and health outcomes of children, youth, and families," according to its website.

Divorce Support

The Divorce Support website provides information on divorce / family law topics, including divorce, child support, visitation, and more.

Office of Head Start

The Head Start Program provides services for low-income families related to early childhood education, health, nutrition, and parent involvement.

The Parent's Toolshop

The Parent's Toolshop Consulting provides a parenting plan that families can tailor to their individual needs. The goal of the program is to improve the lives of children and enhance relationships within families.

Practical Parenting Partnerships

This blog, written by a parent, examines the parent-teacher relationship and how a strong one can lead to better education.

Prepare / Enrich

Prepare/Enrich is a relationship inventory and skill-building program, built on a foundation of research.

Special Needs Network

The Special Needs Network raises awareness of developmental disabilities and works to impact public policy. At the same time, it provides education and resources to families.


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