Parenting Links for Parents & Professionals

2-1-1 Maine
 Connects anyone in Maine who wants to give help or get help with a full range of health and human services in their community.

Children's Defense Fund
 Advocacy for American children, particularly poor and minority children and those with disabilities.

CYFERnet
 Family resources, research, information, and a just-for-kids section.

Dads Today
 An on-line community for Dads and Dads-to-be.

Family.go.com
 Great Resources for the whole family.

Fathers.com
 The mission of the National Center for Fathering is to inspire and equip men to be better fathers

Fathers Forum
 The online resource for expectant and new fathers.

Healthy Androscoggin
 The mission of Healthy Androscoggin is to reduce chronic disease by reducing tobacco use and promoting healthy behaviors related to nutrition and physical activity through comprehensive community-based prevention.

Kids Count
 A project of the Annie E. Casey Foundation, this site is a national and state-by-state effort to track the status of children in the U.S.

Kids Health
 Doctor-approved health information about children before birth through adolescence; a parent section, kid section, and a teen section.

Kinderstart
 A great family resource — Because kids don't come with instructions!

La Leche League (Breastfeeding) 
An international, nonprofit, nonsectarian organization dedicated to providing education, information, support, and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed.

Maine Children's Trust

Maine Home Visiting Programs
 Healthy Families in Maine

Maine Parent Federation/SPIN
 They provide information, support and resources to parents of children with disabilities.

Mainely Parents
 Mainely Parents strengthens parent/child relationships through parent-to-parent support, education and advocacy.

Men & Fathers Resource Center
 An incorporated organization that serves as the focus for several male-positive, father-friendly organizations and programs.

National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy
 Resources, tips, information, and a section for teens

Netsmartz
 An interactive, educational safety resource that teaches children and teens how to stay safer on the Internet

New Dads 
If you are a first-time dad, this website is for you! It is filled with practical and sound advice on starting a new family.

Parents Place
 Great resources for the whole family.

Pine Tree Legal Assistance 
Legal assistance to people in the State of Maine

Prevent Child Abuse
 National Exchange Club's Prevent Child Abuse site

Prevent Child Abuse America

State of Maine, Department of Health & Human Services

The Best Sites for Kids 
"I have visited over 5,000 sites for kids and their families. I have chosen only those that come up to my (very) exacting standards — around 1,000 in all. I hope you enjoy visiting them as much as I did! Have fun!." Vish, Kidsites.org content editor.

Zero to Three
 A wonderful resource on the first three years of life.