NCJ Number
190451
Date Published
2001
Length
1128 pages
Annotation
This National Directory of Children, Youth, and Families Services for 2001-2002 enables users to locate such services in U.S. States, counties, cities, and the Federal Government; a Buyers Guide and Resource Section presents specialized services and products for professionals and families.
Abstract
Part I is a guide to the services provided by States, counties, and cities. State-level information indicates how each State's social/human services, health services, juvenile justice agencies, and departments of education operate. Each State is divided by county or city. Categories within the counties are social services, health services, juvenile justice agencies, education services, and special services agencies. Part II assists directory users in locating Federal administrators and policymakers of programs that assist children, youth, and young adults as well as their families. Relevant Senate and House committees are included. There is a list of national resource centers and clearinghouses that offer support in setting up programs, training, and related services available to caregiving agencies. Also included are national organizations that provide nationwide networking services for children, youth, and families. A section on runaway youth centers provides a State-by-State list of shelters for runaway and homeless youth. Transitional living programs for homeless youth and street outreach programs are listed as well. Services include outreach services, crisis intervention, emergency shelter, food and clothing, family reunification, legal assistance, and job training. Also included is a listing of the Armed Services YMCA support centers that offer social services to young military families and single Service members. A Grants section profiles agencies and foundations that offer opportunities for grants. The front of the directory contains a list of health and welfare hotlines and an advertisers index.