Search Results: MCH Organizations

Annotation: The Group B Strep Association is a nonprofit organization that educates the public about Group B strep (GBS) infections during pregnancy and promotes routine screening of mothers. The association offers medical contacts and parent support networking for parents of GBS handicapped babies. The association publishes an educational pamphlet and two to three newsletters per year. Services to consumers include referrals, publications and reference information. Materials are available in Spanish.

Keywords: High risk pregnancy, Infections, Parent groups, Prevention, Strep infections

Annotation: The National Network for Youth, formerly National Network of Runaway and Youth Services, is a nonprofit membership organization with over 700 members. Through regional and state network affiliates, the National Network represents over 1,500 constituents, primarily community-based youth serving agencies. The National Network's mission is to ensure that young people are safe and grow up to lead healthy and productive lives. The driving force of the network in achieving its mission is Community Youth Development (CYD). CYD is an approach that models best practices in youth work and focuses on lifelong learning in which youth develop skills and competencies to be contributing members to their communities and societies. Activities include advocacy and public education promoting youth /adult partnerships, and strengthening staff and community-based organization capacity, to provide effective programs to runaway, homeless, and other youth in high-risk situations. Also provided are training and technical assistance in a wide variety of areas including the professional development of youth workers, youth leadership, peer education, HIV/AIDS, grant writing, and community and youth development. The National Network for Youth is a sponsoring member of the Council on Accreditation of Services for Families and Children. Publications include two newsletters, Network News and Policy Reporter; a journal, CYD Journal: Community Youth Development and a variety of issue briefs, fact sheets and bibliographies. Services to consumers include referrals, reference information, and publications. The organization also sponsors conferences and training seminars.

Keywords: Adolescents, Adolescent development, Adolescent pregnancy, Advocacy, Alcoholic beverages, HIV, Health education, Health promotion, High risk adolescents, Homeless persons, Prevention, Runaways, Substance abuse, Training

Annotation: The Sidelines National Support Network is a nonprofit organization offering education, referral, support, and advocacy services to women with complicated pregnancies. Services include trained peer telephone and e-mail counselors, information and suggestions for families and friends, and support for families experiencing pregnancy complications. Publications include a national magazine and information packets on high-risk pregnancy. Some materials are available in Spanish, and some bilingual volunteers are available to help consumers. Sidelines sponsors training for volunteers.

Keywords: Bed rest, High risk pregnancy, Pregnancy complications, Support groups