Queens Library

Children & Family

Baby Center
http://www.babycenter.com/
A winner of three Webby Awards!! Includes articles, bulletin boards, movie reviews, tools, shopping, etc. that are useful for both new and expectant parents. Searching is available for both the site and the store.
Subjects: Marriage and Family

Freedom to Marry
http://www.freedomtomarry.org
Advocates marriage equality nationwide. The site offers information on gay and non-gay organizations, working together on litigation, legislation, actions, and public education. Read unique personal stories in The Story Center.
Subjects: Marriage and Family

Parenthood
http://www.parenthood.com/
Filled with interactive tools, such as baby name finder, and more than 10,000 searchable pages of resource-rich content. Features 25 local sites--companions to their parenting magazines. Includes parenting advice for kids up to early school age.
Subjects: Marriage and Family

Parents Magazine
http://www.parents.com/parents/
Online version of the monthly Parents Magazine. Site is arranged nicely for ease of use. It provides practical advice from leading doctors and child experts, reviews of toys and games, and tips for handling parenthood. Site covers kid’s ages up to “tweens and teens.”
Subjects: Marriage and Family

Child Welfare Information Gateway
http://www.childwelfare.gov/
Gateway provides access to publications, websites, and databases on the topic of child abuse and neglect. Also covers the topic of adoption. Sponsored by U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Searchable.
Subjects: Marriage and Family

Child Welfare League of America
http://www.cwla.org/
Site is full of searchable information, publications, and links related to “promoting the well-being of children, youth, and their families, and protecting every child from harm.” The League is the oldest and largest membership-based child welfare organization in the nation.
Subjects: Marriage and Family