Prenatal-To-Three Child Development Resources

Children Now
Children Now is a nonpartisan, California based advocacy organization for children focusing particular attention on children and families who are poor or at-risk. Combining substantive policy expertise with effective communications and advocacy strategies, their mission is to make children a top priority in California and the nation.

1212 Broadway, 5th Floor
Oakland, California 94612
Tel: (510) 763-2444
www.childrennow.org

Westside Children's Center
Since its founding in 1987, Westside Children's Center has been providing foster care and family reunification services to children ages birth to eight who experienced child abuse and/or neglect. Over time the agency's services have expanded to include childcare and adoption, as well as child development and family support services that strengthen families and support children.

Westside Children's Center
4600 Lindblade Drive
Culver City, CA 90230
Tel: (310) 390-0551
http://www.westsidechildrens.org

On the Center's website the following child development resources can be accessed:

Bright Futures (health)
American Academy of Pediatrics (health)
Early Head Start National Resource Center (development)
I Am Your Child (child development)
National Assoc for Education of Young Children (early education)
National Child Care Information Center (child care)
National Parenting Center (child development)
Nemours Foundation/Kidshealth (health)
Pampers Parenting Institute (development)
Parent's Place (parenting)
Zero to Three/National Ctr. for Infants, Toddlers, and Families (development)
ERIC Clearinghouse on Elementary and Early Childhood Education
Child Welfare League of America
Children's Defense Fund
National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect
Free/Low Cost Healt Insurance for Children through CHIPS (Children's Health Insurance Program)
Entertainment Industry Foundation (The Philanthropic Voice of the Entertainment Industry)

ZERO TO THREE
Based in Washington DC, Zero to Three is a national non-profit organization committed to promoting the healthy development of infants and toddlers by supporting and strengthening families, communities, and those who work on their behalf. The organization is dedicated to advancing current knowledge; promoting beneficial policies and practices; communicating research and best practices to a wide variety of audiences; and providing training, technical assistance and leadership development.

ZERO TO THREE
National Center for Infants, Toddlers and Families
2000 M Street, NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: (202) 638-1144

ZERO TO THREE Western Office
350 South Bixel Street, Suite 150
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Phone: 213-481-7279
Fax: 202-638-0851
Contact person: Cindy Oser, R.N., M.S., Director, Western Office

The ZERO TO THREE web site offers a wide range of early childhood development resources for parents and professionals in the filed, including but not limited to parenting information, brain development, and infant mental health.
http://www.zerotothree.org/

The ZERO TO THREE Bookstore provides excellent access to the latest and most comprehensive resources on the first three years of life. In addition to the high-quality, cutting-edge resources published by ZERO TO THREE, the organization offers informative print and video materials developed by individuals and organizations who work closely with ZERO TO THREE. Bookstore offerings are organized by topical categories such as:

Children with Special Needs
Early Care and Education
Impact of Violence
Infant Mental Health
Parenting and Early Development
Resources in Spanish
Supervision and Professional Training
Tools for Policymakers
Zero to Three Journal

For Publications from the Zero to Three bookstore call 1-800-899-4301 or http://www.zerotothree.org/bookstore/.