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Education Links In All The 50 States
Links vary from state to state with some going from preschool through college.

Head Start Programs (Throughout The US)
Children between the ages of three and five from families that meet the Federal poverty guidelines are eligible for Head Start services.
Home Schooling Laws & Defense Groups in DC & All 50 States

Home Schooling & Distance Learning (Consumer-SOS)
Teaching your kids at home, from grades K through College!

Charter School Laws In DC & All 50 States

Student Records-Your Right To Keep Them Private (ACLU)
Also learn what you can see and what's off limits to you.

Student Rights-Due Process & Fair Treatment (ACLU)

Student Rights To Free Expression (ACLU)
These Legal Principles Apply Even More So To State & Federal Supported Colleges.

Blogger Legal FAQs
Covers privacy, libel, intellectual property rights and more.

Internet Guide For Students (And Adults Too)
Answers common questions concerning libel, privacy, liability issues, copyright and trademark for online media, independent student Web sites.

Student Press Law Center
Great resources on free speech, defamation and copyright law.

The National Child Care Information Center
Their web site has a great deal of information including child care funding.

Connect For Kids
Links to various web sites concerning child related issues.

United Way Help Line (For All 50 States, DC & Puerto Rico)
Choose your state, select your city, and look up help agencies galore!!! Their stellar search engine can lead you to any social service topic you can think of. Just type in the words "Children and (the name of your topic)".

The Children's Scholarship Fund (800) 805-5437
Helps kids grades kindergarten through 8 attend the private school of their choice. They offer 4 year scholarships to low income families throughout the U.S. Scholarships range from $600 to $1,600 per year. Scholarship winners will be chosen by lottery.

Foundation Center
Lists grantors who tend to give to non-profits but also has resources for individuals esp. for higher education.

Related Topics
Colleges/Financial Aid

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Food, Clothing And Shelter

Benefits Help: Where To Find Assistance In Florida
A-Z help with where to get assistance with food stamps, emergency cash, mortgage assistance, rent assistance, utility assistance, Medicaid. Medicare, job training, homecare for the disabled, social security benefits, veteran benefits and more.

Food Research And Action Center (888) 544-5437
For groups in your state that fight child hunger.

United Way Help Line (For All 50 States, DC & Puerto Rico)
Choose your state, select your city, and look up help agencies galore!!! Their stellar search engine can lead you to any social service topic you can think of. Just type in the words "Children and (the name of your topic)".

Can't Pay Your Rent, Mortgage or Utilities? (Consumer-SOS)
Use what you save on food....Step by step on what to do and where to go for assistance.

Directory Of Women's Groups By Subject & State (All 50 States & DC)
Use their search engine to locate over 9000 feminists groups and help agencies.

For More See Consumer-SOS/The Homeless

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Health & Medical

Florida KidCare
The state’s children’s health insurance program for uninsured children under age 19. It includes four different parts, or programs: MediKids, Healthy Kids, Children's Medical Services and Medicaid.

Benefits Help: Where To Find Assistance In Florida
A-Z help with where to get assistance with food stamps, emergency cash, mortgage assistance, rent assistance, utility assistance, Medicaid. Medicare, job training, homecare for the disabled, social security benefits, veteran benefits and more.

United Way Help Line (For All 50 States, DC & Puerto Rico)
Choose your state, select your city, and look up help agencies galore!!! Their stellar search engine can lead you to any social service topic you can think of. Just type in the words "Children and (the name of your topic)".

Health Topics: Infants and Children (CDC Brochures)

Related Topics
Health & Medical

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Homeless

Benefits Help: Where To Find Assistance In Florida
A-Z help with where to get assistance with food stamps, emergency cash, mortgage assistance, rent assistance, utility assistance, Medicaid. Medicare, job training, homecare for the disabled, social security benefits, veteran benefits and more.

Insurance

Florida KidCare
The state’s children’s health insurance program for uninsured children under age 19. It includes four different parts, or programs: MediKids, Healthy Kids, Children's Medical Services and Medicaid.

Is Your Child Eligible For Free Health Insurance? (Florida)

Teen Parents and Public Benefits (Florida)

Low Cost Insurance For Children (State By State)

Internet-Free & Low Cost Service Providers that Block Kids from Inappropriate Sites.

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=children+free+internet+blocking+&btnG=Search

United Way Help Line (For All 50 States, DC & Puerto Rico)
Choose your state, select your city, and look up help agencies galore!!! Their stellar search engine can lead you to any social service topic you can think of. Just type in the words "Children and (the name of your topic)".

See Consumer-SOS/Internet

Juvenile Delinquents

The America's Promise Alliance For Youth (888) 559-6884
Headed By Colin Power, this group provides mentors for at-risk youngsters and can direct you to other child-related resources.

United Way Help Line (For All 50 States, DC & Puerto Rico)
Choose your state, select your city, and look up help agencies galore!!! Their stellar search engine can lead you to any social service topic you can think of. Just type in the words "Children and (the name of your topic)".

Laws of the Fifty States, District of Columbia and Puerto
Rico Governing the Emancipation of Minors

Consumer-SOS/Crimes/Children

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Legal Rights

Legal Rights For Young Adults in Florida
Read if you just turned 18! All about contracts, driving, criminal and civil law that adults need to know about.

FAQS On Florida Contracts For Young Adults
Can minors sign a contract? Must a contract be in writing?

Guardianship for Adults & Minors (Florida)
Very basic overview.

Florida Guardianship Handbook
GUARDIANS OF THE PERSON
GUARDIANS OF THE PROPERTY
EMERGENCY GUARDIANS
GUARDIANS OF INCAPACITATED ADULTS
GUARDIANS OF PROPERTY OF MINORS
GUARDIAN EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
PLANS
INVENTORIES
ANNUAL ACCOUNTINGS
TAX RETURNS
FEES AND EXPENSES

Family Law Self Help Centers (Florida)
Click on your region for the center nearest you.

The ABA Center On Children And The Law

Child Safety Laws & Regulations (All 50 States & DC)
Child protection laws on car safety seats, seatbelts, helmets, consumer goods, swimming pools, playground structures, toys and more.

Laws of the Fifty States, District of Columbia and Puerto
Rico Governing the Emancipation of Minors

United Way Help Line (For All 50 States, DC & Puerto Rico)
Choose your state, select your city, and look up help agencies galore!!! Their stellar search engine can lead you to any social service topic you can think of. Just type in the words "Children and (the name of your topic)".