The 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. Since 1985, we have worked with more than 10,000 grassroots organizations and criminal justice agencies serving millions of crime victims.
Stop Bullying Now! The Stop Bullying Now Web site is here to help you stop bullying in your school and community. The links on this site will lead you through an exploration of interventions that work to reduce bullying in schools.
Take a Stand. Lend a Hand. Stop Bullying Now! A team of adults helped develop this campaign working very closely with members of a Youth Expert Panel made up of 9 through 13-year-olds who made sure the campaign reflected the "real life" impact of bullying in middle school and beyond. The Panel also included a few older teenagers, who gave great advice on how to get older teenagers to lend a hand to young people who are bullied.
Career, College and Financial Aid
ACT An independent, not-for-profit organization which provides assessment, research, information, and program management services in the broad areas of education and workforce development.
Achieve Texas A new education initiative designed to prepare all students for a lifetime of success. It allows ALL students to achieve excellence by preparing them for secondary and postsecondary opportunities, career preparation and advancement, meaningful work, and active citizenship.
Adventures in Education A nonprofit, public benefit program developed that helps students plan and complete their journey through higher education. By providing a web site and other free resources to students, parents, counselors, and educators, AIE encourages individuals to discover and pursue educational opportunities.
Apply Texas Provides a centralized location for both Texas and non-Texas students to apply to the many outstanding postsecondary institutions available in Texas.
College Board A not-for-profit membership association designed to connect students to college success and opportunity. Among its best-known programs are the SAT®, the PSAT/NMSQT®, and the Advanced Placement Program® (AP®).
College for Texans Here is everything a Texan needs to know about preparing for, applying for and paying for college or technical school.
College Forward College Forward provides college preparatory services to motivated, economically-disadvantaged students, in order to facilitate their transition to college and make the process exciting and rewarding.
Every Chance, Every Texan The Every Chance, Every Texan Web site provides Texans with key information to plan and pay for college. Use our tools and resources to identify potential careers, help sort out the many options to pay for college, plus access information about scholarships, grants and student loans.
FinAid! FinAid was established in the fall of 1994 as a public service. This award-winning site has grown into the most comprehensive source of student financial aid information, advice and tools -- on or off the web.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid Federal Student Aid, an office of the U.S. Department of Education, ensures that all eligible individuals can benefit from federally funded or federally guaranteed financial assistance for education beyond high school.
Office of Apprenticeship The Office of Apprenticeship, is responsible for developing materials and conducting a program of public awareness to secure the adoption of training in skilled occupations and related training policies and practices used by employers, unions, and other organizations; developing policies and plans to enhance opportunities for minority and female participation in skilled training; and coordinating the effective use of Federal, labor, and resources to create a clear training-to-employment corridor for customers of the workforce development system.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board The THECB was created by the Texas Legislature in 1965 to "provide leadership and coordination for the Texas higher education system to achieve excellence for the college education of Texas students."
Texas Scholars Texas Scholars – High School and Beyond is an initiative of Texas Business and Education Coalition (TBEC). It is an community-based initiative through which volunteers and educators working together motivate students to take a more purposeful approach in high school, and to plan for and work toward a career of their choosing after high school.
University and College Accountability (U-CAN) National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU) has developed U-CAN (the University and College Accountability Network), a free, consumer-informed college information Web site. For the first time, institutions of higher education have come together to develop and deliver key college information directly to consumers.
Death, Grief and Suicide
Children's Bereavement Center CBCST is the only free-standing organization of its kind in the San Antonio and south Texas region that is solely focused on the grief support needs of children, teens and young adults who have suffered the death of a loved one.
Texas Suicide Prevention Program The Texas Suicide Prevention Council is a group of local suicide prevention coalitions and statewide agencies that have joined together to implement the Texas Suicide Prevention Plan.
Hotlines and Resources
Family and Corrections Network The mission of Family and Corrections Network (FCN) is to uphold families of prisoners as a valued resource to themselves and their communities in order that the criminal justice system, other institutions and society become supportive of family empowerment, integrity, and self-determination.
Focus Adolescent Services Focus Adolescent Services is the largest and most comprehensive Internet site of information and resources on teen and family issues to help and support families with troubled and at-risk teens.
Kids Health KidsHealth is the largest and most-visited site on the Web providing doctor-approved health information about children from before birth through adolescence. Created by The Nemours Foundation's Center for Children's Health Media, KidsHealth provides families and students with accurate, up-to-date, and jargon-free health information they can use. KidsHealth is an excellent resource for educators as well.
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) was created with the passage of House Bill 2292 by 78th Texas Legislature, Regular Session. Previously called the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services, DFPS is charged with protecting children, adults who are elderly or have disabilities living at home or in state facilities, and licensing group day-care homes, day-care centers, and registered family homes.
Organizations
American School Counselor Association ASCA supports school counselors' efforts to help students focus on academic, personal/social and career development so they achieve success in school and are prepared to lead fulfilling lives as responsible members of society.
South Texas Counseling Association The South Texas Counseling Association, a chapter of the Texas Counseling Association, is an association of professional counselors that provides leadership, service and advocacy and promotes education and ethical standards.
Texas Association for College Admission Counseling TACAC is a branch of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC). It provides professional networks, opportunities to enhance your skills, and information to help you counsel your students more effectively.
Texas Counseling Association TCA is an association of professional counselors that provides leadership, service and advocacy and that promotes education and ethical standards.
Parents
Parents – The Anti-Drug A great web site for counselors, educators and parents filled with loads of information on drugs, drug use and teenagers. Parents are still the number one “anti-drug” prevention tool for our children.
State and U.S. Government
Family & Youth Services Bureau The mission of the Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) is to provide national leadership on youth and family issues. The Bureau promotes positive outcomes for children, youth, and families by supporting a wide range of comprehensive services and collaborations at the local, Tribal, State, and national levels.
Students.gov Students.gov is an official U.S. government web site designed for college students and their families. Our mission is to provide you with easy access to information and resources from the U.S. government – all the info you need, in one place, from all parts of the government.
U.S. Department of Education ED's mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access.
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