RESOURCES
 
Here are some helpful websites that will provide information on a variety of topics.
 
Real solutions for real youth.
 
OLDER YOUTH/TEENS
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/yalsa/teenreading/teenstopten/teenstopten.cfm - American Library Association engaging youth to read, including top ten list of books to read for teens.

www.checkyourself.com  A place for teens to check where they are with drugs and alcohol.
www.freevibe.com – National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign
www.kidshealth.org/PageManager.jsp?dn=KidsHealth&lic=1&ps=207&cat_id=20127&article_set=20418-Teens Talking to Parents
www.thetruth.com/ - Cutting edge truths about Big Tobacco Industry – video clips, test your knowledge, tv ads.
www.familyyouth.com - Family Youth Interventions, provides services for runaway and homeless youth
www.myspace.com/fyitherefuge - The Refuge is a safe place in Mt. Clemens for youth to come after-school hours to hang out, play games, do homework, get basic needs, enjoy a snack, play pool, go online, and participate in special events.
www.michigan.gov/datingviolence a teen dating and violence website designed to help teens and young adults recognize the signs of dating violence, stalking, sexual assault and domestic violence and how to seek help for themselves or for their friends experiencing violence.
 
YOUNGER YOUTH
http://www.ala.org/gwstemplate.cfm?section=greatwebsites&template=/cfapps/gws/default.cfm - 700+ Great Sites: Amazing, Spectacular, Mysterious, Wonderful Web Sites for Kids and the Adults Who Care About Them
www.bookadventure.com – Free reading motivation program for children in grades K-8. Create book lists, take quizzes on the books you’ve read, and earn points and prizes for successes. Service of Sylvan Learning.
www.kids.gov/ - Provides links to federal kids' sites along with some of the best kids' sites from other organizations all grouped by subject. Explore, learn, have and have fun.
www.kids.infoplease.com - Kid's Almanac
www.pbs.org/kids - Games, music, and favorite PBS Kids characters.
www.leapsandbounds.org – Language Enrichment Activities Program
 
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