Families & Children

Results: 31

• Abuse Counseling (1)
  RP-1400.8000-020

  Abuse Counseling

  RP-1400.8000-020
  
  Programs that provide individual, conjoint, family or group treatment for people who are experiencing physical, sexual, emotional and/or other forms of abuse in the context a marital, parental, sibling or other family relationship or, in some instances, outside the family. Included are programs that provide therapeutic interventions for perpetrators and/or for individuals who have been victimized.
• At Risk Families (2)
  YJ-0500.0300

  At Risk Families

  YJ-0500.0300
  
  Families who, because of their economic or environmental situation or history or a health problem or disability, are considered more likely than others to follow a generational pattern of self-destructive behavior, criminal activity, gang involvement, substance abuse, child abuse, welfare dependency, chronic unemployment, homelessness, unwanted pregnancy and other problems which threaten the health, safety and/or personal development of family members.
• At Risk Youth (3)
  YJ-0500.0500

  At Risk Youth

  YJ-0500.0500
  
  Youth who, because of their economic, environmental or family situation, a health problem or disability or past behavior, are considered more likely than others to be affected by or become involved in child abuse or neglect, substance abuse, juvenile delinquency, gang behavior, adolescent pregnancy, truancy, unemployment and other problems which threaten their health, safety and/or personal development.
• Child Abuse Issues (1)
  YZ-1450

  Child Abuse Issues

  YZ-1450
  
  Programs that provide information and/or services that deal with the topic of child abuse.
• Child Care Provider Associations (1)
  TN-1400

  Child Care Provider Associations

  TN-1400
  
  Organizations whose members are child care providers who have affiliated for the purpose of advancing the profession; promoting mutual interests; attending child care conferences; exchanging ideas with other practitioners in their field; obtaining access to technical assistance, information about best practices and other resources; and taking advantage of other opportunities for continuing professional development.
• Child Care Provider Training (1)
  JR-8200.1500-150

  Child Care Provider Training

  JR-8200.1500-150
  
  Programs that provide pre-service or in-service training for individuals entering or currently involved in the delivery of child care services in any of a variety of child care settings. The training may focus on the elements of a safe and healthy environment, childhood development, behavior management, inclusion of children with special needs and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Children (1)
  YB-9500.1500

  Children

  YB-9500.1500
  
  Individuals who are age three to 12.
• Children of Single Parents (1)
  YK-8000.1500

  Children of Single Parents

  YK-8000.1500
  
  Children who live with their father or their mother in situations where their parents were never married or are separated, divorced or widowed.
• Couples With Children (1)
  YK-1500.1550

  Couples With Children

  YK-1500.1550
  
  Couples who do have one or more children.
• Families With Children (1)
  YK-2000.2100

  Families With Children

  YK-2000.2100
  
  Family units that consist of parents and one or more offspring age four through 12.
• Family Based Services (5)
  PH-2360

  Family Based Services

  PH-2360
  
  Programs that provide a wide variety of social services that are designed to support healthy family development, improve the family's ability to resolve problems (such as poverty, unemployment, ill health, homelessness, substandard housing, educational difficulties, substance abuse, adolescent pregnancy, delinquency and physical and developmental problems) and prevent the need for unnecessary placement of children in foster care, group homes, inpatient substance abuse or mental health treatment programs, residential training schools or other alternative environments when family problems reach crisis proportions. Services may include home visiting services that focus on public health issues (especially prenatal), mental health and substance abuse counseling, home management instruction, success in a child care setting, parenting skills development, stress management, tutoring, pregnancy awareness and AIDS awareness; may be available to the community at large, to families at risk for dissolution or those currently in crisis; and may be offered by a single agency or a coalition of agencies that have agreed to provide services according to a coordinated case plan.
• Family Counseling (5)
  RF-2000

  Family Counseling

  RF-2000
  
  Programs that offer therapeutic sessions that focus on the system of relationships and communication patterns among family members and which attempt to modify those relationships and patterns to achieve greater harmony. The therapist focuses on the family as a unit rather than concentrating on one of the members who is singled out as the person in need of treatment.
• Family Literacy Programs (2)
  HH-4500.2000

  Family Literacy Programs

  HH-4500.2000
  
  Programs offered by libraries, local literacy councils and other organizations that provide reading, writing and mathematics instruction which targets both parents and children. Included are Even Start programs, federally-funded intergenerational literacy programs for low-income families with children age eight or younger which integrate early childhood education, adult basic education/literacy programs, ESL, GED, and parenting education with the objective of breaking the cycle of poverty and illiteracy and providing both adults and children with essential life skills. The programs build on existing resources; focus on family/parent literacy, parenting skills and child development; and combine the efforts of a variety of local organizations including Head Start programs, libraries, literacy councils, local educational agencies, institutions of higher education and other public and nonprofit entities. Support services may include transportation, child care, nutrition assistance, meals, health care and referrals for employment services, mental health services, substance abuse and other identified needs.
• Family Planning (1)
  LJ-2000

  Family Planning

  LJ-2000
  
  Programs that provide assistance for people who want to control the size of their families and the spacing of their children, usually through some form of birth control; who want to explore options for conceiving; who have a problem with infertility; or who have questions about the advisability of becoming pregnant or following through with a current pregnancy.
• Head Start (2)
  HD-1800.3000

  Head Start

  HD-1800.3000
  
  A federally-funded child development program that provides educational experiences, medical and dental services, nutritional meals, counseling and opportunities for parental involvement to help prepare low-income children and children with disabilities age three to five to enter and succeed in school.
• High Risk Infants/Children (1)
  YF-3000.3660

  High Risk Infants/Children

  YF-3000.3660
  
  Infants and children who are at risk for developmental delays or other problems because of congenital abnormalities; perinatal medical complications including anoxia, low birth weight, prematurity, respiratory distress syndrome, or metabolic or central nervous system disorders; medical problems that have their onset following birth; or environmental factors including elements of risk that relate to the mother (minimal education, lack of prenatal care, history of drug abuse, pregnancy when younger than age 18 or older than age 35, having a developmental disability, having a sexually transmitted disease) or lack of appropriate stimulation during infancy and early childhood due to neglect, poverty or social isolation.
• Mentoring Programs (1)
  PH-1400.5000

  Mentoring Programs

  PH-1400.5000
  
  Programs that provide companionship, guidance and/or role models for individuals who are disadvantaged because of age, income, physical or developmental disabilities or family environment.
• Multiple Birth Parents (1)
  YK-6500.5000

  Multiple Birth Parents

  YK-6500.5000
  
  Parents who have twins, triplets, quadruplets or other multiples of children who were born at the same time.
• New Parents (1)
  YK-6500.6100

  New Parents

  YK-6500.6100
  
  Parents with a recently born child.
• Parenting Education (1)
  PH-6100

  Parenting Education

  PH-6100
  
  Programs that provide classes, workshops or other educational opportunities for parents or potential parents who want to acquire the knowledge and skills to be effective in their parenting role.
• Parenting Issues (1)
  YZ-6200

  Parenting Issues

  YZ-6200
  
  Programs that provide information and/or services that deal with the topic of parenting.
• Parents of Infants/Toddlers (1)
  YK-6500.6260

  Parents of Infants/Toddlers

  YK-6500.6260
  
  Parents, one or more of whose children is younger than age three.
• Parents of Preschool Aged Children (1)
  YK-6500.6300

  Parents of Preschool Aged Children

  YK-6500.6300
  
  Parents, one or more of whose children is age three to five.
• Perinatal/Postpartum Depression (1)
  YF-5000.5050-170.65

  Perinatal/Postpartum Depression

  YF-5000.5050-170.65
  
  A condition experienced by some women immediately before or following delivery of a child which is characterized by feelings of sadness and inadequacy, lack of feeling for the baby, overconcern for the baby, crying for no reason, inability to concentrate, changes in sleeping patterns, numbness, anger, anxiety, exaggerated highs and lows and thoughts of suicide.
• Postpartum Mothers (1)
  YK-6500.6550

  Postpartum Mothers

  YK-6500.6550
  
  Women who have just given birth to a child or who are in the first six weeks following delivery.
• Pregnant Women With Children (1)
  YK-6500.6600-570

  Pregnant Women With Children

  YK-6500.6600-570
  
  Women who currently have children and are expecting a child.
• Preschool Age Children (1)
  YB-9500.1500-650

  Preschool Age Children

  YB-9500.1500-650
  
  Children who are age three to five.
• Preschools (1)
  HD-1800.6500

  Preschools

  HD-1800.6500
  
  Programs that provide educational experiences and activities for children who are younger than compulsory school age, supplement parental care and home play and stimulate intellectual, social, emotional and motor skills development. Activities generally include preacademic skill development such as shape, color and number recognition; active outdoor play; observation of nature and pets; dancing and rhythms; block building; playhouse activities; games; simple excursions outside the school; stories and picture books. Children are also given a nutritious snack and/or meal and a period for adequate rest, and are taught basic cleanliness and good health habits.
• TANF (1)
  NL-1000.8500

  TANF

  NL-1000.8500
  
  A state program with matching federal block grant funds administered by the county or the state under state guidelines that provides time-limited cash assistance for needy families with (or expecting) children as well as job preparation, work opportunities and access to supportive services such as child care which enable parents receiving assistance to leave the program and become self-sufficient. TANF, which ends the federal entitlement known as AFDC, creates a five-year lifetime limit on cash assistance for most adult recipients; requires that recipients be working or participating in a work-related activity within two years and cooperate with comprehensive child support enforcement efforts including paternity establishment; and contains special live at home and stay in school provisions for teenage parents. States have wide latitude in structuring their TANF programs and may obtain waivers which exempt them from specific federal requirements. Recipients may receive monthly checks or be given electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards which allow them to access their cash benefits at automated teller machines (ATMs) or point of sale (POS) equipment that is located in grocery stores, banks and other commercial locations.
• Youth Enrichment Programs (3)
  PS-9800.9900

  Youth Enrichment Programs

  PS-9800.9900
  
  Programs that offer a wide variety of activities including arts and crafts, academic programs, sports, reading clubs, workshops and other recreational, leisure, cultural, social and civic activities for school-age children and youth in out-of-school hours. The objective of youth enrichment programs is to promote healthy social interaction and help participants maximize their social, emotional, physical and academic potential.
• Youth Issues (1)
  YZ-9800

  Youth Issues

  YZ-9800
  
  Programs that provide information and/or services that deal with the topic of youth and their interests.