Other Resources


CHILD WELFARE ADVOCACY

People United for Children
PUC is one of the community's best informed advocacy organizations for child and family advocacy in the juvenile justice and foster care systems.

212-368-8600

The Child Welfare Organizing Project
An organization of New York City parents and professionals dedicated to public child welfare reform through increased meaningful parent involvement in service and policy planning.

212-348-3000
www.cwop.org

The Public Advocates Office of the City of New York
The Public Advocates Office under Betsy Gotbaum investigates and provides advocacy in child welfare, educational, and other issues concerning parents and residents of New York City.

212-669-7200
www.pubadvocate.nyc.gov


BREASTFEEDING

LaLeche League International
Formed in 1956 LaLeche provides education, information, support, and encouragement for mothers who wish to breastfeed their babies.

1-800-LaLeche
www.llli.org


DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Voices of Women Organizing Project
The Voices of Women Organizing Project (VOW), is a grassroots activist group made up entirely of members who are domestic violence survivors. With the support of the Battered Women’s Resource Center, VOW members organize to influence, change and improve the many systems battered women and their children utilize for safety, assistance and justice.

212-696-1481
www.vowbwrc.org

Sanctuary for Families
Sanctuary for Families provides victims of domestic violence and their children with a range of comprehensive services.

212-349-6009
www.sanctuaryforfamilies.org