The Children's Partnership -- A national, nonprofit organization whose mission is to inform leaders and the public about the needs of America's 70 million children.

Children, Youth & Family Consortium -- A clearinghouse of information about issues affecting children, youth and families.

Child Trends, Inc. -- A nonprofit, nonpartisan research organization that conducts basic research and evaluation in several critical areas affecting children, including welfare reform and teen pregnancy.

Child Welfare League of America -- The nation's oldest and largest organization devoted entirely to the well-being of America's most vulnerable children and their families.

Citizens for Missouri's Children -- Information on the status of children in Missouri, upcoming events, and other advocacy tools.

Connect for Kids -- An information and action center for adults who want to act on behalf of children.

Kansas Action for Children -- A private, nonprofit organization formed in 1979 to ensure the needs and rights of Kansas children are identified and met.

National Center for Youth Law -- A private nonprofit law center serving the legal needs of children and their families.

Stand for Children -- A nonprofit organization whose mission is to identify, train and connect local children's activists engaging in advocacy and awareness-raising.