Helpful Links for Parents

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Parenting Links
 
www.joshuabrownfoundation.org - Teen driving foundation in Georgia
www.theantidrug.com - Parent resource for keeping teens drug free
www.drugfreeamerica.org - Drug information for parents
www.parentingisprevention.org
www.tobaccofreekids.org - Keeping teens away from tobacco
www.safeteens.com - Teens and parents to learn how to use the internet safely
www.georgiansforgunsafety.org - Advocates for gun safety in Georgia
www.gogirlgo.com - Fighting obesity among our youth
www.familyinternet.info - Keeping teens safe online
www.commonsensemedia.org - Parent guide to appropriate movies, books, etc
www.aap.org - American Academy of  Pediatrics
www.familiesfirst.org 
www.choa.org - Children's Healthcare of  Atlanta
www.skincancerprevention.org - National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention
www.cycc.state.ga.us - Bullying (Governor's Children and Youth Council)
www.preventchildabusega.org - Preventing child abuse in Georgia
www.atf.treas.gov/great/index.htm -Gangs
www.teenpregnancy.org - National  Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy

www.heath.gwu.edu - " HEATH Resource Center " - Has information on all aspects of higher education for students with and without disabilities

www.thinkcollege.net - "ThinkCollege.net"  - A resource for youth with intellectual disabilities

www.thelink.org -  The Link Counseling Center in Atlanta specializes in suicide prevention and aftercare

www.span-ga.org  - The Georgia Division of SPAN USA (Suicide Prevention Action Network)

www.connectwithkids.com   - A resource for the latest research-based parenting tips, teacher Information and news about kids.

www.stopitnowga.org - Stop It Now! Georgia is a program funded by the CDC which helps educate adults about the steps they can take to prevent child sexual abuse.

www.peachfordhospital.com   - They provide specialized treatment programs for children, adolescents, adults and seniors suffering from emotional, behavioral and psychiatric disorders as well as addictions.

www.backtoschool.drugabuse.gov - Free English and Spanish publications from The National Institute on Drug Abuse

www.free.ed.gov/index.cfm - Teaching and Learning resources from federal agencies

www.doe.k12.ga.us - Georgia Department of Education

www.ourspecialkids.com - a virtual community for parents of special needs kids

Links for Teens

www.freevibe.com - Great site for teens (Drug Prevention)

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