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Advocates for Children and Families, Inc. (ACF) was founded in 1992 to provide ethical adoption services to children and families. Throughout our 30 years of operation there have been many changes in legislation and advances in the evidence-based social sciences related to adoption, that have influenced our model of practice. One aspect of our work that has never changed is ACF's child-centered approach of prioritizing the well-being of children. Our mission is to promote and assist in the formation of stable families. The well-being of children is our priority. We believe every child deserves a permanent home in a safe, nurturing environment.  Our team is comprised of attorneys, licensed mental health professionals, and support staff who are specially trained and continually engaged in advancements within the field of child welfare and adoption. ACF's commitment to advocating for children and families has resulted in over 1,026 children finding stability and permanency within a nurturing family. By supporting Advocates for Children and Families, you are participating in improving the lives of children and families. Charitable contributions allow us to: 1) Find forever families for children with special needs. 2) Meet basic needs including housing, utilities, food, and clothing for families in crisis. 3) Support parents in creating individualized solution-focused plans to move from crisis to stability. 4) Provide trauma-informed clinical counseling services.

It is the mission of Shriners Hospitals for Children to: -Provide the highest quality care to children with neuromusculoskeletal conditions, burn injuries and certain other special health care needs within a compassionate, family centered and collaborative care environment -Provide for the education of physicians and other health care professionals -Conduct research to discover new knowledge that improves the quality of care and quality of life of children and families. This mission is carried out without cost to the patient or family, and without regard to race, color, creed, sex or sect.

To uplift youth, one life at a time. At The UnLearning Children Foundation, we believe that mental health is as important as physical health, and it's time for us to start unlearning the stigma around seeking support. We want to make mental health care accessible to every child in Africa, because we know that by redefining the narrative, we can save lives and bring hope to a generation that needs it more than ever. Broadly speaking the Foundation's mission is: To help, uplift, and guide children and adolescents aged 10-19 in South Africa and across Africa. To address mental health challenges that contribute to youth suicide by providing awareness, counselling, and professional support. To run UnLearning Days and school-based programmes that inspire children to reimagine their worth, potential, and future. To partner with individuals, corporates, and communities to fund and sustain evidence-based mental health interventions.

Children of the Dump is a prominent UK-based children’s charity, Our mission revolves around delivering essential family support and compassionate care to underprivileged children living in dire conditions near the Payatas and San Isidro rubbish dumps in Manila.

Children of the Night is a privately funded non-profit organization established in 1979 and dedicated to rescuing America’s children from the ravages of prostitution.  

Children of the Nations provides holistic, Christ-centered care for orphaned and destitute children—covering nutrition, education, health, social support and spiritual formation—so those children can grow into leaders who bring lasting, positive change to their nations.

Empowering Stateless Lives: A registered NGO for nearly 20 years on the Thai/Myanmar border, Children of The Forest delivers protection, education, and healthcare to thousands of at-risk children. Your support sustains equal opportunities for stateless children. Join us in making a lasting impact.

Children on the Edge works hand-in-hand with communities to support over 15,000 of the world’s most marginalised children across Africa, Asia and Europe. For over 35 years we have co-created award-winning programmes that educate and protect children living in the most challenging environments.

Let the Children Hear (LTCH) aims to improve the hearing outcomes of children in Uganda with the focus on prevention and early intervention of hearing loss to aid speech and language development ,social integration and educational achievement.Visit www.letthechildrenhear.com for more info.

Our Mission: Kupenda (“love” in Kiswahili) for the Children transforms harmful beliefs surrounding disability to those that improve children’s lives.Our Vision: A fully integrated society where people of all abilities have access to health, education, and a loving community.

To be the love of Christ to Uganda's orphaned and vulnerable children, equipping them to become authentic Godly leaders that transform generations.

Our Christ-centered mission is to provide excellent physical, spiritual, emotional, educational & economic care for at-risk children and families in Haiti, empowering the most vulnerable and disadvantaged.