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“UNCDB provides selected series from numerous specialized international data sources for all available countries and areas.”
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A blog for intercultural marriages with past entries listed by category. Also links to many other resources.
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'Log on, play around, learn something.' Covers America's Library, American Memory, Today in History, I Hear America Singing, Portals to the World, Song of America Tour, Wise Guide to loc.gov, Community Roots, Everyday Mysteries, Places in the News, and more.
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Concerned that today's assimilated young Jewish families have reached new heights in modernity. Has become the first Jewish-family themed 'webzine.'
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A searchable database of data from the 2000 U.S. Census, mainly focused on children and families.
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Resources for elders, families, and caregivers (Alzheimer's resources, disaster assistance, elders' rights, housing, nutrition, services); practitioners (civil rights, government poverty guidelines, statistics, transportation); and links to grant programs. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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Links to reports on father involvement in child welfare, covering topics such as nonresident fathers of children in foster care, and the impact of marriage and fatherhood on poverty. Includes links to related websites.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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Seeks to 'mov[e] beyond the 'mommy wars' to critical issues for all mothers.' The site features key findings and the full text of 'The Motherhood Study' (2005), a survey of more than 2,000 mothers, in which mothers expressed 'their beliefs and concerns about mothering and their thoughts about social change.'. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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Describes how a family eating dinner together 'is a simple, effective way to reduce the risk of youth substance abuse and to raise healthier children.' It also provides a short list of discussion topics such as sharing childhood memories and discussing books and movies.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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This article describes methods for increasing the value of a family dining together. 'Family dinners can provide a valuable time for teaching. They can give everyone a chance to unwind, relax and talk together.' (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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Tips for parents whose high school students will be attending proms, including '10 Thing You Need to Know' (such as cost, attire, and the after-prom party), how to deal with some difficult situations, and '7 Rules for Chaperoning Prom.'. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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Introduction to the history of child adoption in the United States with profiles of people, organizations, topics, and studies. Features a timeline with associated essays on topics such as the 1851 passage of the first modern adoption law, opposition by the National Association of Black Social Workers to transracial adoptions, and the 2000 act that allowed foreign-born adoptees to automatically become American citizens. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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A guide for U.S. citizens interested in adopting a child in China and applying for an immigrant visa for the child to come to the United States. Topics include procedures, age and civil requirements, agencies, required documents, U.S. immigration procedures, timing, and costs.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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... 'an organized collection of research on family.' Has about 100 well-documented short articles and memos about family life, including facts, statistical data, and opinions. Topics include parenting, family roles and responsibilities, marriage, children, work, and more.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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Covers natural resources and the environment; horticulture and home garden; commercial agriculture; parenting and families; nutrition and health; community improvement; home and money matters; things for children and youth.
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Legislation, information and opportunities to take action on issues such as abortion rights, availability of contraception, teenagers' rights, and female genital mutilation. Some in French and Spanish. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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Africa's peoples and cultures in the realms of family, work, community, and the natural environment. Covers from prehistory to present, with a timeline. Also various forms of wealth, working and living in Africa, Kongo crossroads, and the African Diaspora. The Learning Center contains related resources.
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Facts and statistics on Native Americans, including population and age distribution, income, families, businesses, homeownership, veterans, and language.
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This organization is 'working to build a massive grassroots online resource to move motherhood and family issues to the forefront of the country's awareness.' Covers topics such as paid maternity and paternity leave, flexible work schedules, childcare, health care, and fair wages.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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Addresses issues arising from adoptions 'placing a child who is of one race or ethnic group with adoptive parents of another race or ethnic group.' Topics include preparing for such an adoption and how to help your adopted child have a strong sense of cultural identity.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
