Useful Links

General Information Links

• United States Census Bureau
• Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services
• Virginia Department of Education
• Virginia Department of Health
• Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice
• Virginia State Police
• Voices for Virginia’s Children
• W. K. Kellogg Foundation

Resources for Kids

• Britannica for Kids
• Jumpstart - Free Kids Resources
• Kids-in-Biz - Blog
• Kids Online Resources
• PBS Kids
• READ.gov - Kids
• Young Entrepreneur’s Online Guide to Business

College Resources

• Affordable Colleges Online
• Banking Sense - College Scholarships & Grants Guide: Where to Apply
• Big Future by The College Board
• College Resource Network - Reaching Higher
• College Resources for Students with Disabilities
• FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Aid)
• Federal Student Aid
• How To Write a Scholarship Essay - Maryville University
• Masters in Accounting - Scholarship Resources
• Masters of Public Administration Online Guide
• National Association for College Admission Counseling
• National Center for Education Statistics
• Peterson’s
• Scholarships.com
• Search and Compare Accredited Online Colleges
• SmartScholar - Ultimate FAFSA Resource Guide
• The Complete Guide to College Admissions
• Think College - College Options for People with Intellectual Disabilities
• Top College Degrees Online
• Virginia Community College System
• Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant Program

Resources for Adults

• AutismSpeaks.org
• Baby Proofing and Child Safety at Home: A Complete Guide
• Children Online - Devoted to the Safety of Teens and Children Online
• Consumer Product Safety Commission
• DayByDayVA - Family Literacy Calendar
• Education Development Center, Inc.
• National Association for Down Syndrome
• National Eating Disorders Association
• NewMouth.com - Pediatric Dental Information
• Parents Magazine
• Parent Tools - Free Resources for Parents
• Prevent Child Abuse Virginia - Parent Helpline (800) CHILDREN
• SAMHSA - Caring for Children’s Mental Health
• The Parent Toolkit - A Drug and Alcohol Prevention Resource for Parents
• Virginia Institute of Autism
• Zero to Three - National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families

Substance Abuse Resources

• Addiction Guide
• American Lung Association - Children & Teens
• Monitoring the Future
• NIDA for Teens - The Science Behind Drug Abuse
• Phoenix House - Substance Abuse Services
• Substance Abuse Prevention and Awareness
• Substance Abuse Recovery
• The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
• VA ABC - Youth Alcohol Education
• How To Get Teens to Stop Vaping
• Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth

Other Youth Prevention Resources

• Center for Disease Control and Prevention - Teen Pregnancy Prevention 2010-2015
• GangFree.org
• National Gang Center
• OJJDP - Comprehensive Anti-Gang Initiative
• PregnantTeenHelp.org
• Suicide and Depression Awareness for Students
• The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy
• Virginia Gang Prevention Programs