Links to Resources for Parents More and more families now have access to the internet. This can be an excellent resource of information for parents. Below are some web sites that you may find helpful as you seek to guide your young people in the knowledge of the Lord: Contents Related Links On Other Pages General College and Scholarship Understanding the Internet Local College and University Links Local Schools (K-12) Drug and Alcohol Abuse Resources Links to [ Christian Orgs | Christian Internet | Youth | Parents | Community | Understanding the Net | Other Internet ] Central Presbyterian Church can assume no liability in the recommendation of any product, service or organization, nor does this constitute an endorsement. We encourage you to evaluate these resources yourself.

General

• Please see our page of Resources for Understanding the Internet for resources about child safety both off and online as well as privacy, security and hoax/myth issues. See also Abuse Resources.

• Agape music - http://www.agapemusic.com/
  A great place to buy Christian music at a substantial discount

• Screen It! - http://www.screenit.com/
  Music, movie and video reviews specifically for parents needing insight into today's latest media offerings. Breaks down songs, movies and television shows by content, theme, etc. This site also contains lists of possible parent/teen discussion topics.

• Center for Parent & Youth Understanding (CPYU) - http://www.cpyu.org/
  Great place for information on youth culture and ways that parents and teens can be equipped to live by the light of God's Word.

• YouthInfo - http://youth.hhs.gov/
  Maintained by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this site includes: profiles of America's youth; stats; reports; publications; and speeches on youth topics. In addition, there's a list of resources for parents and links to related sites.

• WiredSafety.org - http://www.wiredsafety.org/
  provides help, information and education to Internet and mobile device users of all ages. We handle cases of cyberabuse ranging from identity and credential theft, online fraud and cyberstalking, to hacking and malicious code attacks. (also sexual predators, and cyberbullying) They have the answers to your most frequently asked questions on all aspects of online safety, privacy and security.

• GetNetWise.Org - http://www.getnetwise.org/
  In a bid to create an online clearinghouse of advice on keeping kids safe on the Internet, U.S. government officials have joined forces with some three dozen Internet firms and trade groups. The Web site comprises a list of online safety tips for parents, teenagers and young children; a listing of some 80 different online content-filtering software tools; a tip sheet for reporting incidents of online harassment; and a guide to content created especially for kids.

• Parents Guide to the Internet - http://www.ed.gov/pubs/parents/internet/
  This US Dept. of Education site provides parents with strategies for navigating the Internet. In addition, this guide gives parents an introduction to the World Wide Web, tips on locating information, communicating with others electronically; and helping children maximize the benefits of the Internet.

• OU Police Notebook Internet Safety - http://www.ou.edu/oupd/inetmenu.htm
  The University of Oklahoma Department of Public Safety's Police Notebook is one of the best police/public safety websites on the internet. The Internet Safety section in particular contains information about:
  • Ways to keep your kids safe online
  • Notes, advice, and warnings for parents to read with their kids about Internet DOs and DON'Ts
  • 147 safety tips for kids on a wide range of topics from handling emergencies to dealing with strangers to Internet safety.
  • Things to remember when meeting people and giving out personal information on the Internet.
  • Things to remember when shopping and transmitting financial information on the Internet.
  • How to identify and deal with both real and fake computer "virus alerts"

• Maryland Poison Center - http://www.pharmacy.umaryland.edu/~mpc/
  You can call ANYtime at (410) 706-7701 or (800) 492-2414.

• Three-Thirty Club - http://www.threethirtyclub.com/
  A site dedicated to scripture memorization, partly be helping you set up Three-Thirty Clubs.

• American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) - http://www.aacap.org/
  "assisting parents and families in understanding developmental, behavioral, emotional and mental disorders affecting children and adolescents."

• NPR: The History and Mentality of Self-Mutilation
  "An estimated 2 million Americans practice some form of self-injury, and there is a common misperception that -- like anorexia -- the problem afflicts mostly young women. But self-mutilation isn't exclusively a modern adolescent issue. The disorder is an ancient one, and it is best understood as an attempt to relieve rather than inflict pain." (audio story and resource links)

College and Scholarship Resources

Be sure to check out our Young Adult Ministries.

• ChristianCollege.com - http://www.christiancollege.com/
  A good place to begin searching for a Christian college. Searchable by area or by name of the college.

• Theological Seminaries of North America Directory - http://www.fuller.edu/provost/seminaries/

• Council for Christian Colleges & Universities - http://www.gospelcom.net/cccu/
  Another good place to begin searching for a Christian college. A national association of over 90 Christian colleges and universities of the liberal arts and sciences.

• College Savings Plans of Maryland - http://www.collegesavingsmd.org/
  Maryland has a couple of interesting "529" plans set up to help save for college with tax benefits. They can generally be used at any college, not just in Md.

• College Savings Plans Network - http://www.collegesavings.org/
  An affiliate of the National Association of State Treasurers, designed to provide information and links to the many college savings plans nation-wide, particularly the State-sponsored plans.

• Embark - http://www.embark.com/
  A free, one-stop, higher educational portal that helps you find a US community college, technical program, four-year college or university, or graduate school that is right for you. It gives you a comprehensive approach to researching likely schools, preparing an application, applying online, financing the tuition, and getting equipped for campus life. Embark also has tools for guidance counselors and college recruiters. Embark is highly recommended in reviews.

• Maryland Electronic Capital : Education - http://www.mec.state.md.us/mec/meceduc.html
  This MEC page has complete lists of Maryland Universities, Colleges, Community Colleges, Vocational Schools, and K-12 schools.

• Baltimore County Public Schools Adult & Alternative Education

• Peterson's Education & Career Center - http://www.petersons.com/
  This guide has college, university, K-12 school, educational & study programs, and career-related information. It has short info on many schools, though it does not seem to list links for schools with web pages.

• UCLA: Scholarship Scams - http://www.college.ucla.edu/UP/SRC/scam.htm
  Before you use ANY scholarship search service, though, it's strongly recommended that you first read UCLA's "Scholarship Scams" page. This page has some great pointers on how to protect yourself from scholarship con artists, of which there are many.

• UCLA: Scholarship Resource Center's Free Scholarship Search Service - http://www.college.ucla.edu/up/SRC/SS.htm
  A huge collection of links to scholarship search services all over the world.

• CollegeNET - http://www.collegenet.com/
  Has a very good college search engine, modules for financial aid and scholarship applications, and, as an interesting aside, a search engine that focuses on .edu sites, the CollegeBOT Crawler.

• Collegiate Walking Tours Videos - http://www.collegiatechoice.com/
  They have videotaped the student guided campus tours at over 350 colleges across the U.S. and abroad. Not promo videos, just simple, straight shots which on video average about one hour per school. Neat way to get an idea of a campus before taking a trip there. (not free, but probably well worth the $)

• SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid - http://www.finaid.org/
• Scholarships.Com - http://www.scholarships.com/

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