About Safe Start
Safe Start Center Partners
Child Welfare Information Gateway
The Child Welfare Information Gateway provides access to information and resources to help protect children and strengthen families. It is a service of the Children's Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Community Science
Community Science is a research and development company helping government, foundations and non-profits use science to create and implement innovative solutions to social problems.
Family Violence Prevention Fund (FVPF)
FVPF works to prevent violence within the home, and in the community to help those whose lives are devastated by violence. FVPF provides resources, training and advocacy for practitioners, policy makers and the public, promoting leadership within communities and transforming the way health care providers, police, judges, employers and others address violence.
Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development
The Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development brings to bear its unique capacity on critical social issues of our time that affect children, families and individuals with disabilities of all ages.
Greenbook
Effective Intervention in Domestic Violence & Child Maltreatment Cases: Guidelines for Policy and Practice, also known as the "Greenbook," is a set of recommendations designed to help dependency courts and child welfare and domestic violence agencies better serve families experiencing violence. The Family Violence Department of the National Council of Juvenile & Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) brought together a diverse, expert committee to develop the "Greenbook." Its recommendations are being used, formally and informally, by hundreds of communities across the nation and around the world.
Guide to Community Preventive Services
The Guide to Community Preventive Services (Community Guide) is a source for information about the effectiveness, economic efficiency, and feasibility of evidence-based interventions to promote community health and prevent disease. The Community Guide is developed by the Task Force on Community Preventive Services, an independent, nonfederal panel of community health experts under the auspices of the Department of Health and Human Services, with staff support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and input from many experts throughout the United States. Topics include adolescent health, mental health, social environment, and violence prevention focused on children and youth.
Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma (IVAT)
IVAT's mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals on a local, national, and international level by sharing and disseminating vital information, improving networking among professionals, and assisting with program evaluation, consultation, and training that promote violence-free living.
Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse (MINCAVA)
MINCAVA supports research, education, and access to violence related resources. Services include an online electronic clearinghouse with resources about violence against women for criminal justice professionals, community, State and tribal coalitions, domestic violence and sexual assault agencies, child welfare staff, and victim advocacy groups.
National Center for Children Exposed to Violence (NCCEV)
NCCEV's mission is to increase the capacity of individuals and communities to reduce the incidence and impact of violence on children and families, to train and support the professionals who provide intervention and treatment to children and families affected by violence, and to increase professional and public awareness of the effects of violence on children, families, communities and society.
National Center for Children in Poverty (NCCP)
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.
National Center for Victims of Crime
The National Center for Victims of Crime is the nation's leading resource and advocacy organization for crime victims and those who serve them. The mission of the National Center for Victims of Crime is to forge a national commitment to help victims of crime rebuild their lives.
National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
NCTSN is a collaboration of academic and community-based service centers whose mission is to raise the standard of care and increase access to services for traumatized children and their families across the United States. NCTSN serves as a national resource for developing and disseminating evidence-based interventions, trauma-informed services, and public and professional education.
National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges
NCJFCJ's mission is to improve courts and systems practice and raise awareness of the core issues that touch the lives of many of our nation's children and families. NCJFCJ provides training, technical assistance, and research for courts, judges and staff about a variety of topics, including child abuse and neglect, adoption and foster care, juvenile delinquency, and family violence.
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)
OJJDP, a component of the Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice, supports states, local communities, and tribal jurisdictions in their efforts to develop and implement effective programs for juveniles. OJJDP strives to strengthen the juvenile justice system's efforts to protect public safety, hold offenders accountable, and provide services that address the needs of youth and their families.
Prevent Child Abuse America (PCA)
PCA's mission is to prevent the abuse and neglect of our nation's children, including all forms of abuse and neglect (physical, sexual, educational, or emotional). PCA activities include education, building awareness, and leadership in promotion and implementation of prevention efforts at the local and national levels.
The Promising Practices Network
The Promising Practices Network (PPN) is dedicated to providing quality evidence-based information about what works to improve the lives of children, youth, and families. PPN provides information on evidence-based and promising programs and links to additional research information in all areas related to child well-being, including their physical and mental health, academic success, and economic security.
The RAND Corporation
RAND is a nonprofit institution that helps improve policy and decision-making through research and analysis. RAND conducts research and provides analysis in areas such as business, education, health, law, and science.
Safe Schools/Healthy Students Initiative
The Safe Schools/Healthy Students Initiative is a unique Federal grant-making program designed to prevent violence and substance abuse among our Nation's youth, schools, and communities.
Zero to Three
Zero to Three is a national, nonprofit, multidisciplinary organization that informs, educates and supports professionals, policy makers and parents in their efforts to improve the lives of infants and toddlers. Zero to Three provides a range of practical tools and resources about topics related to early child development and care for use by the adults who influence the lives of young children.
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