Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health Dedicated exclusively to the promotion and protection of children's health through fundraising, grantmaking and providing an informed perspective. http://www.lpfch.org

Children's Dream Foundation Foundation active in West Chester County and Hudson Valley, New York, whose only agenda is improving the health care services provided to the community's children. http://www.thecdf.org/

UCP Dallas: Children Services Educational programming and therapeutic services for children with any type of developmental delay. Serving children in Texas. http://www.ucpdallas.org/children.htm

Canadian Institute of Child Health Dedicated to promoting and protecting the health, well-being and rights of all children and youth through monitoring, education and advocacy. http://www.cich.ca

As Safe As Possible Campaign Ties many organizations together for the common cause of keeping children safe. http://assafeaspossible.org

The Children's Medical Research Foundation, Inc. A non-profit organization dedicated to raising public awareness for Sanfilippo Syndrome and other neuro-genetic disorders afflicting children. http://www.curekirby.org

International Youth Foundation An independent, international, nongovernmental organization dedicated to the positive development of children and youth throughout the world. http://www.iyfnet.org

Child Survival Collaborations and Resources Group CORE Group works worldwide to improve the health status of children and mothers in underserved populations. http://www.coregroup.org/

National Institute of Child Health and Human Development NICHD seeks to assure that every individual is born healthy, is born wanted, and has the opportunity to fulfill his or her potential for a healthy and productive life unhampered by disease or disability. http://www.nichd.nih.gov/default.htm

Children Nationwide A national children's charity funding research into childhood illnesses, providing long-term support to research teams and medical centres of excellence. http://www.children.org.uk

Queensland Children's Week Association Information about the organization who aims to bring to public attention the value and the needs of young children. http://cwpp.slq.qld.gov.au/qcwai/

Project Sunshine Non-denominational, not-for-profit organization providing numerous free programs and services to children with cancer, AIDS, and other life-threatening illnesses. http://www.projectsunshine.org

Kosair Charities Helping kids in need of vital medical care http://kosair.org

Island Dolphin Care A non-profit organization developed to help children and their families who are dealing with various developmental, physical, and/or emotional difficulties. http://www.islanddolphincare.org

Heart-to-Heart Foundation Details about this Kenyan medical charity dedicated to the prevention, control and treatment of heart diseases in needy children. Offer program and event information as well as news and articles. http://www.h2hfoundation.org

Bright Futures Promoting and improving the health, education and well-being of the children and adolescents and their families. Special topic areas include nutrition, oral and mental health and physical activity. http://www.brightfutures.org

Sunshine Faces A non-profit orginazation that provides the families of child cancer patients with archival black and white photographs of their child at no cost to the family. http://www.sunshinefaces.homestead.com/

Jasons Dreams for Kids Highlights non profit organization dedicated to helping kids with life threatening illnesses. Includes the goals, fund raising, donations, events and contact details. http://www.jasonsdreamsforkids.com

California Chapter 4 - Pediatrics Injury Prevention Program To contribute to the prevention of injury, death and disability and secure wellness for children and their families by providing injury prevention services. http://www.ockeepkidssafe.org

Ronald McDonald House South Island They will provide accommodations for the parents and siblings of children being treated for serious illness at Christchurch Hospital. http://www.rmhchch.org.nz