Charities & Organizations

Foster care parents provide an important service to children who can't live with their birth families because of neglect, physical abuse or sexual abuse. Teens might need foster parents because of...

Do you want to know what steps you can take to help assist in a child’s education? Giving donations is a wonderful way to make a difference in a child’s education and life. But, when giving...

According to U.S. Government statistics, 61 percent of children aged 6 and younger who were not yet attending kindergarten, received regular day care services from someone other than a parent...

As a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteer, you are appointed to watch over and advocate for the abused or neglected child that you represent. Ensuring they find a safe permanent home...

The real meaning of Christmas is giving, love and hope. Love is an action word. Giving a gift to a needy, disadvantaged child that lives in a third-world country would fill their hearts' with joy...

Children are the center of attention at Christmastime, and yet many children's families are too poor to provide for them year round, much less at Christmas. If you're reading this, you can...

Making a child's wish come true could be one of the most rewarding things that you can do in your life. Whether this child is your own, or one that you will never meet, you can change the life of...

Many children in the world need help. Especially in war-torn or undeveloped countries, there are thousands of children without parents who can't get food, clothes, safe shelter, drinking water or...

Each year millions of people hear the call to donate their time, resources or money to a number of charities across the nation and the world. Children's charities, in particular, seem to strike a...

When a child first joins 4H, she may be nervous about meeting a new bunch of people, even if they are children her own age. One way to break the ice is to have games to play at 4H for new members....

This article is intended to inspire all who reads it to get involved in making a change for the better. You can change the world, and it's easier than you think.

Everyday, we see heart wrenching scenes of children in foreign countries living in abject poverty and conflicted areas. If you have decided that you would like provide educational, health and...

Kids are the future--so the more they learn now, the better they and their society will be later. Teaching children to become active citizens and to give to those in need are lessons that cannot...

"In Haiti, it is a major accomplishment for a child to survive long enough to mark his or her first birthday. In fact, one of every 14 infants in Haiti never reaches that milestone," according to...

According to the 2009 federal poverty guidelines in the United States, a family of four is considered to be in poverty with an income of less than $22,050 per year. The National Center of Children...

Many families need help with various aspects of their life, such as finances, dealing with each other, filling out paperwork for programs or even babysitting. For these families, child and family...

Whether you are a parent, grandparent, or a caring person that likes to be active in the community, your local school can benefit from the gift of your time and your skills. To become a school...

Child abuse is a nationwide problem that does not discriminate based on race, gender, or income level. One way to help children protect themselves is to report suspected cases of abuse. Each state...

Raising a child can be expensive. Parents may have a hard time getting financial assistance for a child if they do not know where to look. There are resources that will provide cash, food and...

The next time you throw a birthday party for your child think outside the box and follow the steps below to raise funds for the charity of your choice. This is also a very good way to teach...

Seeing a child in need of clothing, food, love or a family can be heartbreaking and move you to reach out and try to make a difference. Regardless of your resources in terms of time or money,...

Fundraising with children can teach them excellent lessons about community service and selflessness. When doing a fundraiser with and for children, it is good to choose some activities that...

When a child goes missing anywhere in the world it is heartbreaking. Many of us want to help and wish we lived closer to do more. By educating yourself, you will be prepared immediately to help...

Opening an orphanage takes vision, planning and meticulous execution. Depending on the location, you might have to deal with bureaucratic red tape, corrupt officials and unwilling donors....

There are many reasons why you may want to support a down syndrome adoption agency, it could be because you have a child of your own with down syndrome, a family member or just simply because you...

A child has very little control over the circumstances and events that shape his life. In addition to food, water and shelter, a child needs so much more. Ideally, every child will get love,...

Whether you have money, supplies or time to donate, you can help a disadvantaged child. A child has little control over her life and is often a blameless victim to a family's tragedy. By...

It is a very fulfilling experience to communicate with a sponsored child. At some point, you might even want to send a gift to your sponsored child. Here are some things that you need to know.

Many people care about what happens to others but with today's economy they are not able to donate money. However, charity is much more than donating part of your paycheck. An act of charity is...

This is an article I personally wish everyone would read and share, because it is so important. Most of us have heard the expression, "Kids can be cruel." When harassment, teasing,...

It's that time of year again. The kids are out of school for the summer and you have no idea what to do. They need some fun activities and you need a break. There are tons of great summer programs...

Every day throughout the world, 14,000 children under the age of five die from hunger. This startling statistic is provided by World Vision, a Christian charity that has been helping children in...

With the summer months quickly approaching parents can find themselves worried about what their children are going to do during the time off from school. I have a couple of great ideas to keep...

Even jackals nurse their young but my people are like ostriches that abandon their own. Babies are so thirsty that their tongues are stuck to the roof of the mouth. Children go begging for...

There are many needy children in Africa, and it is a rewarding experience to sponsor a child through one of the existing child sponsorship organizations. These organizations take your donations...

A good way for children and teens to develop responsibility, independence, teamwork and work ethics early on is to find youth volunteer opportunities for them. There are many youth volunteering...

Purchasing computers for underprivileged children is a noble charitable endeavor. Providing a computer to an underprivileged child gives that youngster opportunities for the future. A computer...

In many countries, April is Autism Awareness Month. With at least 1 in every 150 children now being diagnosed with Autism, awareness is importent for every community. Learn how you can participate...

The Make-A-Wish Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to helping children with life-threatening medical conditions by making their dreams come true. According to their website, the...

Adopting a child, whether domestically or internationally, is a decision that requires careful consideration, significant research and--in some cases--counseling classes. These classes are set up...

When creating pageant clothing for children, it is always important to consider the age of the child before beginning the design process. The key is to highlight the child's natural beauty and...

Sponsoring a child is a rewarding venture for you and your family. There are many organizations to choose from, and with a little effort, you can find a child who meets the interests of you and...

A surrogate pregnancy is an agreement between a person or couple who wish to raise a child and a woman who is willing to carry the fetus to term. A surrogate pregnancy is different from adoption...

Prospective parents who are interested in foreign adoption may want to consider adopting a child from Kazakhstan. Due to increasing economic turmoil in the region, many babies and young children...

If you are below income and have a hard time providing for your family this article is to teach you how to receive assistance from your community

Most of us make a charity donation at some point in our lives, and the reasoning behind it varies considerably whether it be to support a cause that aided a loved one, to offer our help in a time...

How many of us have said, ‘I would love to make a goodwill donation’? And how many of us have followed that thought all the way through to making a goodwill donation? The numbers for the first...

Foster parenting, or foster care, is a social system where well-established, stable families take displaced children into their homes as their own children, to watch on a full-time basis. Foster...

In this world we live on there are many people who need help and many charitable and worthwhile organizations that could use manpower. It is never to young for children to get involved in the...

Children are very precious. If you looking for volunteering opportunities where you can work with chidren, here are some suggestions.