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Advocacy Organizations

• Alliance for Childhood -- "new definition of technology literacy and a new approach to helping children develop the wisdom, compassion, courage, and creative energy they will need to face the daunting ethical choices of a high-tech future."
• Child Welfare League of America -- the nation's oldest and largest membership-based child welfare organization. We are committed to engaging people everywhere in promoting the well-being of children, youth, and their families, and protecting every child from harm.
• Every Child Matters Education Fund -- "focusing public attention on important children’s issues including the prevention of child abuse and neglect, improving the health of low-income children, and finding solutions in child care, early childhood education, after-school programs, and responsible decisions on federal budget and tax issues."
• Foundation for Child Development -- a national, private philanthropy dedicated to the principle that all families should have the social and material resources to raise their children to be healthy, educated and productive members of their communities.
• National Afterschool Association -- "dedicated to the development, education, and care of children and youth during their out-of-school hours."
• National Institute on Out-of-School Time -- "has successfully brought national attention to the importance of children’s out-of-school time, influenced policy, increased standards and professional recognition, and spearheaded community action aimed at improving the availability, quality and viability of programs serving children and youth."
• National Research Center for Women and Families -- dedicated to improving the health and safety of women, children, and families.
• The Finance Project -- To support decision-making that produces and sustains good results for children, families and communities.
• Putting Family First -- "a grassroots, community wide organization, raising awareness about finding balance in our over-scheduled lives."
• USA Child Care -- "aims to effect policies that improve child care for low- and moderate-income families."
• Voices for America’s Children -- "a national organization committed to working at the state and local levels to improve the well-being of children. With member organizations in almost every state, Voices provides a voice for the voiceless – children – in city halls and statehouses across the country."

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