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• Adoption Option Trust
  Information about adoption practices and specifically open adoptions in New Zealand, with the aim of promoting adoption as an option for mothers facing a crisis preganancy.
  
  
• Allysa Carberry foster care network (NZ)
  Resource for foster parents. Mainly New Zealand information and links.
  
  
• Bounty Services
  Provides information for parents on planning pregnancy, baby and child care and health. Includes information packs.
  
  
• Caregiver training
  Promotes the development of Caregiver Networks to provide support, particularly for those who are not associated with any agency. Includes training courses, resources and links.
  
  
• ChildcareOnline.co.nz
  Information about childcare facilities and services in the Auckland and Hamilton areas as well as articles and information on parenting.
  
  
• ChildForum.com
  Child Forum provides a forum for a wide exploration of issues and research relevant to the care and education of children from birth to school-leaving age. It is soon to be revised to focus only on research, especially in the areas of education and parenting.
  
  
• Coffeegroup.org : the virtual support network
  Offers a virtual support network for New Zealand families, containing information about pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting. Includes articles, birth stories, a baby name finder, due date calculator, product reviews, personalised members pages and discussion forums.
  
  
• Couch
  Online panel set up by the New Zealand Families Commission where people can have their say about issues affecting New Zealand families by answering polls and questionnaires. Includes the results of the polls and questionnaires and answers to FAQ's.
  
  
• EPOCH NZ
  A charitable trust which aims to end the physical punishment of children; educate about the dangers of physical punishement; promote non-violent ways of helping children behave well and promote law reform in this area. Newsletter, publications.
  
  
• Families Commission = Kōmihana ā whānau
  Website of the Families Commission an independent organisation funded by, and accountable to government, set up to advocate for New Zealand families. Includes guidance in the areas of family safety, challenges, life stages, health and well being. Some publications available online.
  
  
• Family & Community Services = Ratonga ā-whānau, ā-hapori
  Works to strengthen family support services and make them more effective for families. Includes directory, listing programmes, services and resources for families available throughout New Zealand. Includes a family helpline telephone number and online publications.
  
  
• Family works : a Presbyterian Support initiative
  Information about, and contacts for, Family Works programmes around New Zealand. These provide services for children and youth, parenting support, counselling and social work as well as community initiatives and group learning programmes.
  
  
• Father & child
  The website of Father & Child, a parenting magazine aimed at fathers and published by the Father & Child Trust of Christchurch. Site provides full text of all issues except the current issue, as well as information about the Trust, about parenting, and about subscriptions to the magazine.
  
  
• Fatherandchild.net.nz and teendads.org.nz
  Gateway to two websites run by the Father & Child Trust which promotes active parenting by, and support for, fathers. Provides access to the Trust's magazine Father & Child, information for new fathers, publications and details of the Trusts services and resources.
  
  
• Foster Care New Zealand (Otago)
  Site for for all New Zealand foster parents. Includes many resources and information relevant to foster parents; Proposed New Zealand Foster Parent Bill of Rights, legal resources, links to other associations and the Otago society newsletters.
  
  
• Foster Care New Zealand Incorporated
  Information about FCNZ, its policies and its members (foster parents, associations, and agencies). Includes constitution and proposed bill of rights for foster parents.
  
  
• Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Trust NZ
  GRG provides support to grandparents who are primary caregivers to grandchildren in difficult circumstances. Site includes newsletters, photos, research, frequently asked questions, GRG handbook, kinship brochure, and details support groups within New Zealand.
  
  
• Home Birth Aotearoa (New Zealand)
  Provides information about the home birth option, including local home birth associations and midwives.
  
  
• Kids friendly New Zealand
  Articles and information on child rearing and child friendly activities. Subscription to a free monthly email newsletter is also available.
  
  
• Kidspot New Zealand
  Kidspot New Zealand is a resource for parents and children to find hundreds of local products and services; including birthday party ideas and supplies, educational products and resources, baby equipment, clothing, nursery supplies, photographers, health specialists, family outings, plus specials and discounts for kids and families.
  
  
• La Leche League New Zealand
  Offers breastfeeding information and support.
  
  
• Nappy network : it's time to change your nappies!
  Describes the benefits of using washable nappies, and includes descriptions of styles available, sewing patterns and tips for laundering.
  
  
• New Zealand Family and Foster Care Federation Inc. = Te Kohikohinga Mai o Ngā Whāngai o Aotearoa
  Information about the Federation, fostering (including training opportunities) and how to become a foster caregiver.
  
  
• Nga Maia o Aotearoa me te Wai Pounamu
  National collective of Maori Midwives, Kaumatua, Wahine Toa, Kaiako & Tauira, formed to reclaim traditional birthing practices.
  
  
• No Bully
  This site is part of the Telecom/Police Stop Bullying Campaign. Kia Kaha the school-based anti-bullying programme can be downloaded in PDF format, and there is a collection of children's stories on bullying. Also includes information for children on what bullying is and what to do about it, as well as resources for adults including resource links.
  
  
• NZ Childcare
  A list of childcare facilities throughout New Zealand and information on parental rights and responsibilities.
  
  
• NZ Father & Child Society
  Information on parenting for fathers. Also provides access to the newsletter "Father & Child".
  
  
• NZ Single Parents Trust : self help group devoted to the interests of single mums and dads and their children
  Site features weblog of family and adult activities, parent education and networking opportunities for single parents in the Auckland region.
  
  
• Parent to Parent New Zealand
  Parent to Parent is a support and information network for parents of children with special needs. Support is provided voluntarily by trained support parents who have a child with the same or similar needs.
  
  
• Parents Centres New Zealand Inc.
  Parents Centre provides: childbirth and parenting education, and support and advocacy for families. Their web site includes information about Parents Centres, pregnancy, fatherhood, and babies and preschoolers.
  
  
• Parents Inc. : zeroing in on raising great kids
  Offers information and courses to teach parenting skills. Links to articles by selecting topic and age group.
  
  
• Presbyterian Support
  Presbyterian Support seeks to meet social needs in the community which are not otherwise adequately being met. Core activities are assisting youth in need, children and families; and elderly people through residential and community services. The site describes national and regional services.
  
  
• Save the Children New Zealand
  Save the Chidren New Zealand is part of the international Save the Children Alliance. Save the Children believes in the rights of the child, develops and supports programmes which improve standards of living and promote self-sufficiency, regardless of sex, race, politics and religion in New Zealand and overseas. This charitable organisation raises funds from the New Zealand public, government and corporate sector for projects. The site describes these projects, solicits donations; details of publicatons; teachers' resources and has links to other related organisations.
  
  
• St John of God Waipuna Youth and Community Services Trust
  A child and family social service agency providing young people, and their families, with support and opportunities for change. Contains electronic referral form.
  
  
• Strengthening families = Whakakaha whānau
  A strategy that joins the Health, Education and Welfare Sectors of government to improve life outcomes for children. It aims to improve family health, educational attainments and reduce the incidence of persistent offending or abuse and neglect. Some publications available in PDF format.
  
  
• Union of Fathers : promoting the value of fatherhood families and children : caring for our children
  Covers organizational details, history, structure, staff, objectives, joining information, contacts (lists of officers) and news clippings/press releases. Advice on how to deal with professionals: police, lawyers and psychologists and templates/forms covering legal notice/applications are offered.
  
  
• Working for families = me whakarurohau te iwi
  A financial support package delivered by Work and Income and Inland Revenue designed to make it easier to work and raise a family. Includes package details, eligibility criteria, (tables and calculators provided), how to apply, contact details, media information, accessibility options for vision impaired and physically disabled users.
  
  
• Yes vote : for a law that's working
  Site promoting a "yes" vote to the 2009 postal referendum on child discipline. Discusses the Crimes (Substituted Section 59) Amendment Act 2007; includes news, resources, parenting tips and suggestions for action.
  
  
• Young New Zealanders' Foundation
  Aims to help healthy young New Zealanders to achieve their highest potential in educational, employment, recreational and cultural pursuits. Includes projects and awards.