Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
Mail Stop K-50
4770 Buford Highway, NE
Atlanta, GA 30341-3717
www.dcd.gov/tobacco
The CDC offers three interesting sets of resources:
1. "Media Sharp," intended to help your grandchild with today's 3R's - Reading, Riting & Real Life
2. "My Kids," a report and video intended to promote the direct involvement of family in children's lives; and
3. A tip sheet called "Parents - Help Keep Your Kids Tobacco Free"

Channing Bete Company, Inc.
Prevention Science
One Community Place
South Deerfield, MA 01373-0200
877-896-8532
Developmental Research and Programs, Inc., has a well-established reputation for developing programs and materials to reduce risk factors in children. The following two resources were developed for parents:
1. Preparing for the Drug-Free Years: Family Activity Book
2. Parents Who Care: A Guide for Families with Teens (book and supporting video)

Empowering People
800-456-7770
Empowering People distributes books and videotapes by H. Stephen Glenn and Jane Nelson, two highly respected experts in the areas of parenting and youth development.
Recommended resources include:
1. "Developing Capable People," by H. Stephen Glenn (videos)
2. "Developing Healthy Self-Esteem," by H. Stephen Glenn (videos)
3. "Raising Children for Success," by H. Stephen Glenn and Jane Nelson (book)
4. "Raising Self-Reliant Children in a Self-Indulgent World," by H. Stephen Glenn and Jane Nelson (book)
5. "Positive Discipline," by Jane Nelson (book and video)

Institute on Black Chemical Abuse
2626 Nicollet Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55408
612-871-7878

Mothers Against Drunk Driving
National Office
P. O. Box 541688
Dallas, TX 75354-1688
214-744-6233

National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
P. O. Box 2345
Rockville, MD 20847-2345
800-729-6686

The National PTA
330 North Wabash Avenue, Suite 2100
Chicago, IL 60611-3690
312-670-6782
The PTA makes available a variety of brochures that contain useful suggestions for parents who want to help their child succeed in school. Most are available through your state PTA office.
Recommended brochures include:
1. "The Busy Parent"s Guide to Involvement in Education"
2. "Help Your Young Child Learn at Home"
3. "Discipline: A Parent"s Guide"
4. "Leading Children to Self-Esteem"
5. "Making Parent-Teacher Conferences Work for Your Student"
6. "Get Involved! How Parents and Families Can Help Their Children Do Better in School"
7. "Common Sense Strategies for Raising Alcohol & Drug-Free Children"

Points of Light Foundation
1737 H Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006
202-223-9186
The Points of Light Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to engage more people more effectively in volunteer community service. The Foundation has several resources available to help parents interested in learning more about mentoring and community service opportunities for their child.
1. “How to Find a Mentor” and “How to Become a Mentor”: These brochures provide basic mentoring information.
2. “Get Ready for Anything”: A handbook that uses examples to demonstrate ways young people have teamed up to address important community issues.
3. Family Matters: A program designed to strengthen families and support family volunteerism.
4. Volunteer Center Hotline: Local volunteer centers can help parents find youth service, youth leadership, mentoring programs and other opportunities for youth in their community. To find out where your local volunteer center is, call 1-800-59-LIGHT.

Search Institute
700 S. Third Street, Suite 210
Minneapolis, MN 55415
800-888-7828
Search Institute is highly respected among youth development professionals and educators for their research and resources to promote the positive development of children.
Recommended resources for parents include:
1. "What Kids Need to Succeed: Proven Practical Ways to Raise Good Kids," by Peter Benson, Judy Galbraith, and Pamela Espeland (book)
2. "240 Ideas for Building Assets in Youth," by Eugene Roehlkepartain (poster)
3. "Building Assets in Youth: The Power of Positive Youth Development," (video)
4. "Source," a six-page newsletter which highlights the latest Search Institute research in a style accessible to workers and parents.

This listing does not imply that these organizations endorse the information on this Web site, nor does it constitute an endorsement of the organization or resources by R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company.