It links with sites dealing with substance abuse, research, support and information. This web site lists workshops offered by Boys Town. There is a cost associated with the trainings. Collects and disseminates research, literature, fact sheets, and briefing papers on physical, cognitive, social, educational and cultural development of children from birth through early adolescence. Includes information on parenting and family relationships.
Home page has links to bureaus and research, demonstration, and evaluation studies.
Also has information services staff, distribution capability, customized searches and other services. It also lists various initiatives and strategies dedicated to enable youth to reject illicit drug use. It offers a parents' chat forum and links to other key prevention web sites. Supports parenting program development and evaluation. Began Starting Points initiative in 1994.