National Organizations

Head Start Body Start: http://www.headstartbodystart.org
Head Start Body Start National Center for Physical Development and Outdoor Play’s (HSBS) newly designed Web site provides the Head Start, Early Head Start, and early child care and education community with enhanced features and resources.

 

National Center for Children in Poverty: http://www.nccp.org
The National Center for Children in Poverty (NCCP) is the nation’s leading public policy center dedicated to promoting the economic security, health, and well-being of America’s low-income families and children. NCCP uses research to inform policy and practice with the goal of ensuring positive outcomes for the next generation. We promote family-oriented solutions at the state and national levels.

 

National Child Care Information Center: http://www.nccic.org
The National Child Care Information and Technical Assistance Center (NCCIC), a service of the Child Care Bureau, is a national clearinghouse and technical assistance center that provides comprehensive child care information resources and TA services to  Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Administrators and other key stakeholders.

 

Spark Action: http://www.sparkaction.org
Brings together the latest news, research, trends and stories from across the child and youth field so you can get informed and take action on the issues that matter most to you.

 

Zero to Three: http://www.zerotothree.org
ZERO TO THREE is a national, nonprofit organization that informs, trains, and supports professionals, policymakers, and parents in the lives of infants and toddlers.