Find information on Adoption and Safe Families Act, the Multiethnic Placement Act, Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act, and other state and federal legislation affecting children.
Deaf-Blind Perspectives
Down Syndrome: Understanding the Gift of Life
Organizations worldwide; parent matching and support groups; events and conferences; inclusion and educational resources; healthcare guidelines for individuals with Down Syndrome; the toy store (links to companies that specialize in toys and supplies for special needs children)
The Family Village
Numerous links for persons with mental retardation, disabilities, and for their family, friends, and others who are interested in these subjects.
Geriatric Social Work Initiative
Addiction services; dental services; health care; HIV testing; women's health clinic; Your Turf (gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered youth group)
Mental Health Resources
A Magazine for Social Work Students and Recent Graduates
Employment Resources With Links to Available Jobs and Newspaper Classifieds.
Activist alert; South Asian resources, etc.
Transracial Adoption
Controversies; issues; trends; etc.
An educational institution designed to help state and local officials, private social service providers, and other interested parties understand the new welfare reform law.