Advocacy for Families with Challenging Children
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit DisOrders (CHADD) - A national non-profit organization representing children and adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD). Founded in 1987 by a group of concerned parents, CHADD works to improve the lives of people with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder through education, advocacy and support. Phone: (800) 233-4050
Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health - A National parent-run organization focused on the needs of children and youth with emotional, behavioral or mental disorders and their families. Phone: (703) 684-7710
National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse - A community of people dedicated to breaking the cycle of child abuse and neglect, serving and strengthening children and families. Phone: (303) 433-2541
Pacer Center Behavior Disorder and Juvenile Justice Programs - PACER is a nonprofit organization that helps parents and families of children with disabilities. We have 25 programs assisting individuals with and without disabilities. Phone: (612) 827-2966
Teaching-Family Association - The Teaching-Family Association (TFA) was founded in 1975 to ensure the quality of care provided by professionals who actively pursue the goals of humane, effective, individualized treatment for children, families, and dependent adults using the common framework of the Teaching-Family Model for treatment and support. What is learned in one agency can be shared with other agencies within the Association and incorporated into the standards of quality assurance processes within the Association. The Teaching-Family Association is the only entity in North America that defines and implements standards and review procedures related to the actual performance and quality of treatment and service delivery systems at all organizational levels. Phone: 757-497-3023
