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The "Can We Talk?" program promotes the  philosophy that parents are experts when it comes to their own children. Parents, in their role as educators, can certainly benefit from support and ideas. We hope you find the resources listed below helpful and we hope you will share resources you find helpful with us. Providing a link does not constitute an endorsement of a particular site, nor is "Can We Talk?" responsible for the content or materials posted on other sites.
CAN WE TALK? RHODE ISLAND
Jane Hudson
Can We Talk? Director
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401-455-3880x230
Dominic Cappello
Course Instructor
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505-690 9599
Resources in Rhode Island
www.parentlinkri.org/
This website provides links on health and family issues for parents and teens throughout Rhode Island. It is sponsored by the Rhode Island Department of Health and the Rhode Island Department of Education in partnership with the Rhode Island Communications Coalition.
www.health.ri.gov/
Rhode Island Dept of Health provides information on health promotion and services in the state. This site provides all Rhode Island families important information on keeping healthy and finding resources when facing health problems.
www.hivinfori.org
This is a direct link the Rhode Island Department of Health’s information on HIV, AIDS, and Hepatitis.
Please email us with other local resources for parents.
National Resources
www.bblocks.samhsa.gov/
Building Blocks for a Healthy Future, created by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), is the Internet's first early childhood substance abuse prevention resource. Designed for parents and caregivers of children ages 3 to 6, Building Blocks also offers parents and caregivers tips on communicating with children, spending quality time together, and engaging in active listening and dialog.
www.talkingwithkids.org/
The Talking with Kids initiative was developed by Nickelodeon and Advocates for Youth to encourage parents to talk with their children.
www.ptacentral.org
PTO Central (not affiliated with the National PTA) is an educational information website which focuses on parental involvement in schools. They provide relevant educational links for Parent Teacher Groups on a local, state and national level.
www.ed.gov/pubs/parents/internet/
Parents Guide to the Internet from the US Department of Education
www.npin.org/
The National Parent Information Network provides many resources to parents.
www.pta.org
The National Parent Teacher Association works hard to bridge the gap between parents and schools.
www.advocatesforyouth.org
Advocates for Youth advocates nationally for the rights of young people and their families.
www.childrensdefense.org/
The Children's Defense Fund advocates for the rights of children. This website has good explanations of current legislation affecting schools and children.
http://education.indiana.edu/cas/adol/adol.html
A searchable database of helpful links on adolescence. The site is housed at the University of Indiana.
www.etr.org/recapp/
The Resource Center for Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention has a variety of pamphlets, videos and other materials for parents.
www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/1947.html
The American Medical Association Program on Child and Adolescent Health provides parents and teens with medical information.
www.pflag.org/
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays provides resources to families on sexual orientation.
www.donttellmyparents.org
An innovative campaign, featuring public service announcements, for parents and teens developed by Straight Forward. This group is a local teenage advocacy group funded the Youth Safety Initiative of the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation.
Please email us with other resources for parents and community educators.
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