Additional Resources:

Children's Defense Fund

Phone Number: 202/628-8787
Web site: www.childrensdefense.org
Email: cdfinfo@childrensdefense.org
Address: 25 E Street, NW Washington, DC 20001

Summary: CDF is a nonprofit research and advocacy organization that exists to provide a strong and effective voice for children. It pays particular attention to the needs of the poor, minority and disabled children. CDF's goal is to educate the nation about the needs of children and encourage preventative investment in children before they get sick, drop out of school or get into trouble.

Program Provides: Books, posters, newsletter, research/ statistics and videos.

National Association for the Education of Young Children

Phone Number: 202/232-8777
Website: www.naeyc.org
Address: 1509 16th Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20036

Summary: NAEYC is a nonprofit professional organization of more than one hundred thousand members dedicated to improving the quality of care and education for young children. The Association administers a voluntary national accreditation system for high-quality early childhood programs.

Program provides: Information on quality preschool and early childhood education, NAEYC accreditation, through conferences, books, brochures and posters.

National Black Child Development Institute

Phone Number: 202/833-2220
Website: www.nbcdi.org
Address: 1101 15th St, NW Suite 900, Washington, DC 20005

Summary: NBCDI is a national nonprofit organization that serves as a critical resource for improving the quality of life of African-American children, youth and families through direct services, public education programs, leadership training and research.

Program provides: Posters, books, pamphlets and curriculum