Cool Links
www.power2talk.org Practical advice for parents on talking with your child about sex….from toddler to teen!
www.power2wait.com Teen-friendly Web site from the Texas Department of State Health Services providing lively, interactive games for teens, up-to-date information, media links, and more.
www.teenpregnancy.org The National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy contains information for teens, parents, professionals, and policymakers. A teen-friendly Web site where they can test their knowledge, participate in surveys, and get teen pregnancy facts.
www.cfoc.org The Campaign for Our Children was formed to address the issue of teen pregnancy. Their Web site strives to provide teens, parents and educators an engaging way to learn about adolescent sexual health. Adolescents can test their knowledge about sex, get tips for talking to parents and information about issues that affect them. Parents are provided statistics, answers to FAQs, and suggestions on talking to kids about sex.
www.youthdevelopment.org The Institute for Youth Development (IYD) is a non-partisan, non-profit organization that promotes risk avoidance messages to youth for five harmful risk behaviors (sex, violence, drugs, alcohol, tobacco). The Web site is designed for professionals as well as mothers, fathers, and teens looking for current information and advice.
www.nih.gov The National Institutes of Health is an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and is one of the world's foremost medical research centers. Their site offers the latest health information on a wide variety of diseases.
www.cdc.gov The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is the leading federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people by providing credible information to enhance health decisions. Visit their site for research data on STDs and other health topics.
www.medinstitute.org The Medical Institute for Sexual Health informs, educates, and provides solutions to medical professionals, educators, government officials, parents and the media about problems associated with sexually transmitted disease and nonmarital pregnancy.
www.fatherhood.org The National Fatherhood Initiative is working to change the problem of the absentee father by educating and inspiring all Americans, especially fathers, through public awareness campaigns, research, and other resources. Visit this Web site to find timely information on the importance of the role of a father and get fatherly advice on important kids issues.
Links to resources on STDs
In English: www.cdc.gov/std/default.htm
In Spanish: www.cdc.gov/std/Spanish/default.htm