Ounce of Prevention Fund website features policy information, research and resources for serving the healthy development of at-risk children.

Partnership for a Nation of Learners is a collaboration among libraries, museums, and public broadcasting. The website includes tips for successful collaborations as well as descriptions of community initiatives.

This PBS Ready to Learn website has good information and resources for engaging children.

The Program for Infant/Toddler Care contains curriculum, resources, training opportunities and general information on effective childcare. This is a joint venture between the California Department of Education, Child Development Division and WestEd Lab.

The Promising Practices website summarizes evidence-based programs that have proven to improve the lives of children and families.

Reading Rockets shares resources and research on children and reading development including an e-newsletter and tips for parents in eight languages.

StoryQUEST is a project of the California Institute on Human Services and provides training and information on beginning language and literacy development.

Talaris Research Institute website has with quality information and products for parents and professionals.

60 minute video explains the influence our earliest interactions have on a child's development. Narrated by Tim Reid, with comments by researchers. ConsumerVision Inc., 800-756-8792.

The USA Toy Library Association is a member organization of toy libraries. Toys and educational manipulatives are loaned to families and organizations. The website has a database of its library members indicating their location in California.