Our Region, Communities and Families
Appalachian Regional Commission
www.arc.gov
The ARC's mission is to advocate for and partner with the people of Appalachia to create opportunites for self-sustaining economic development and improved quality of life.
Appalachian Voices
www.appvoices.org
Appalachian voices is committed to protecting and restoring the ecological integrity, economic vitality, and cultural heritage of the central and southern Appalachians.
Children's Defense Fund - Cincinnati
www.cdfcinti.org/
Children's Defense Fund-- Greater Cincinnati Project educates individuals in Southwest Ohio about the needs of children and encourages preventive investment in them before they get sick, drop out of school, suffer from the breakdown of their family, or get into trouble.
Children's Defense Fund - Ohio
cdfohio.org
CDF-Ohio is the oldest state office. Ohio leads the country in grassroots support for CDF's local work. CDF maintains offices in Columbus and Cincinnati. They focus on programs and policies that affect large numbers of children, rather than on helping families on a case-by-case basis. CDF educates the public about the conditions of children and successful programs. They work to shape federal, state, and local policies for children by identifying cost-effective remedies.
Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati
www.dsagc.com
A Non-profit Association which serves Boone, Brown, Butler, Campbell, Clermont, Dearborn, Hamilton, Kenton, and Warren in the Greater Cincinnati area providing information, support and resources to individuals with Down Syndrome, their families and their communities.
The Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati
www.healthfoundation.org
Community Health Status Survey Reports for 1997 and 1999, white paper reports on health topics, and other data.
University of Cincinnati Netwellness
netwellness.org
Various health data information, including minority health status.
