Children’s Defense Fund. Advocacy for children. Sponsors Children’s Sabbath. Newsletter and other helpful information available about today’s children. 25 E Street, NW. Washington, DC 20001. 202-628-8787 or http://www.childrensdefense.org/.

Department of Human Services. Each state sets standards for preschool and school-aged programs. Contact your state office for the licensing standards. Additionally, school principals and counselors, community health personnel, scout leaders, and others are helpful connections in meeting the needs of all children in your community.

National AfterSchool Association. Professional association for those in after school and summer care of school age children. 529 Main Street, Suite 214, Charlestown, MA 02129. 800-617-8242 or http://www.naaweb.org/.

National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Accredits high quality early childhood programs. Its membership organization publishes the magazine Young Children, as well as books, pamphlets, videos, and posters. Write to NAEYC, 1313 “L” Street NW, Suite 500, Washington DC, 20005. Telephone 1-800-424-2460 or http://www.naeyc.org/ for membership information and resource list. 

School Age Notes: Resources for After School Professionals.  Excellent newsletter resource for after-school and summertime weekday ministry for school-aged children. http://www.schoolagenotes.com/.