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• Bachelor's degree is sufficient for entry-level positions. • Advanced degrees are essential for clinical and therapeutic counseling positions. • Master's degree or Ph.D. is often needed for administrative and supervisory positions. • Ph.D. is required for college teaching and advanced research positions. • Additional or specialized training qualifies one for higher paying and positions of greater responsibility. Activity Director for Senior Citizen Facility Adoption Examiner After-School Program Director Birth to Three Service Coordinator Camp Director Child Care Center Director

Child Care Consultant Child Development Coordinator Child/Family Researcher Child Life Specialist Child Welfare Professional Community Parent-Cooperative Coordinator Extension Agent Family Life Counselor Family Life Educator Foster Care Professional Head Start Resource Teacher Preschool Teacher/Director Program Coordinator for Adult Advocacy Program State Child Care Licensing Specialist Teen Parent Educator Youth Program Director

 

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PRE-SCHOOL/DAY CARE Religious organizations Montessori schools Private, public, franchise, and corporate day care      centers Private homes Family day care Extended school programs Preschools Head Start programs GOVERNMENT Federal, state and local government agencies (i.e., Departments of Health, Education and Welfare, Criminal Justice Departments, Sanitation, Fire/Safety, Nutrition, and Cooperative Extension) Vocational rehabilitation Mental health agencies Military child care programs Overseas child care and education programs Health and wellness agencies Women's protective agencies SOCIAL SERVICES Profit and nonprofit organizations focused on children, youth, families, or senior citizens Adult and child day care providers Group homes Half-way houses Youth services agencies Senior citizens' programs Foundations and funding organizations

EDUCATION Public and private schools (K-12) Public preschool programs (e.g., Head Start) Private preschool programs Montessori schools Adult education programs Colleges and universities Programs servicing children and adults with special   needs MEDICAL Hospitals Healthcare facilities Health and wellness agencies Hospices COMMUNICATIONS Organizations geared toward children and family including: -Book publishers -Professional associations -Radio and TV stations -Nonprofit organizations -Manufacturers -Newspapers

 

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Across the Generations: Exploring US History through Family Papers Organizes collections into categories of: Family Life, Social Awareness and Reform, Arts & Leisure, and Work. Sponsored by Smith College. Alliance for Children & Families "The Alliance for Children and Families provides services to nonprofit child and family serving and economic empowerment organizations.  Motivated by a vision of a healthy society and strong communities, we work to strengthen America’s nonprofit sector and through advocacy assure the sector’s continued independence." American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Material on accreditation, membership, student resources, conferences, code of ethics, publications. Use Tape Store for AAMFT videotape and audiotape descriptions, then check SUMMIT Local Catalog for holdings. American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences "AAFCS is the only professional association dedicated to Family & Consumer Sciences professionals. AAFCS strives to improve the quality and standards of individual and family life by providing educational programs, influencing public policy, and through communication. More than 10,000+ members work to empower individuals, strengthen families, and enable communities." American Sociological Association ASA is a non-profit membership association based in Washington, DC dedicated to advancing sociology as a scientific discipline and profession serving the public good. Child Abuse Prevention Network A large number of web resources for those researching the field of child abuse and neglect. Child & Family Studies Department (Syracuse University School of Human Development) Children and Families (American Prospect and Electronic Policy Network) Full text articles on a variety of topics. Children Youth and Family Consortium Many excellent resources, including articles and other research material. Child Welfare Information Gateway Formerly the National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information and the National Adoption Information Clearinghouse, Child Welfare Information Gateway provides access to information and resources to help protect children and strengthen families . It includes statistics, case management guides, and more. Divorce Online Psychological, financial, legal, and other aspects of divorce. Includes articles, professional directory, bulletin board. National Adoption Directory Search Maintained by Child Welfare Information Gateway, this includes State-by-State contact information for a variety of adoption-related organizations and services including public and licensed private adoption agencies, support groups, State reunion registries, and more. National Association for the Education of Young Children "The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is dedicated to improving the well-being of all young children, with particular focus on the quality of educational and developmental services for all children from birth through age 8." National Association of Social Workers (NASW) NASW is the largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world. It works to "enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain professional standards, and to advance sound social policies." National Council on Family Relations The National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) provides a forum for family researchers, educators, and practitioners to share in the development and dissemination of knowledge about families and family relationships, establishes professional standards, and works to promote family well-being. National Parent Information Network Parenting materials for parents and those who work with parents. Sponsored by the ERIC Clearinghouse on Urban Education and the ERIC Clearinghouse on Elementary & Early Childhood Education. NYS Kids Wellbeing Indicators The Kids’ Well-being Indicators Clearinghouse (KWIC) is a tool to gather, plot and monitor NYS children’s health, education and well-being indicator data in order to improve outcomes for children and families. Parent Soup Numerous resources directed at parents and parenting. Research on Child Development Various organizations conducting research on aspects of child development. UNICEF: United Nations Children's Fund Lists resources by theme or topic. Includes articles, statistics, and links to conferences, organizations. Includes online editions of the familiar UNICEF publication, State of the World's Children Youth Indicators: Trends in the Well-Being of American Youth Statistical data relevant to youth: school, home, health, future, employment, values, violent crime, etc. (National Center for Education Statistics).