Many of these organizations may be able to provide you with resources, support or referrals related to your child or student's needs.

American Academy of Pediatrics

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and its member pediatricians dedicate their efforts and resources to the health, safety and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults.
www.aap.org

Canadian Childcare Federation

The Canadian Child Care Federation is a bilingual, non-profit, member-based organization established in 1987. Our 11,500 members - early learning and child care practitioners, academics, parents and policy makers - share our commitment to excellence in early learning and child care
www.cccf-fcsge.ca

Canadian Crohn's & Colitis Foundation

The Canadian Crohn's & Colitis Foundation is the premier funder of IBD research in Canada. http://www.ccfc.ca/English/index.html

American Crohn's & Colitis Foundation

The American Crohn's & Colitis Foundation funds research into IBD in the US. http://www.ccfa.org/

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
www.cich.ca

Canadian Pediatric Society

The Canadian Pediatric Society is a national advocacy association committed to the health needs of children and youth.
www.cps.ca

Children's Digestive Health and Nutrition Foundation

The CDHNF was established by the North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN), to promote research and education that will improve the health of children with digestive and nutritional disorders.
www.cdhnf.org

Children with Intestinal and Liver Disorders Foundation (CHILD)

The purpose of the Foundation is to raise funds for medical research into Crohn's Disease, ulcerative colitis, and liver disorders in children with a goal to find a cure for these disorders.
www.crohnschild.com or www.child.ca

The College of Family Physicians of Canada

The College of Family Physicians of Canada is a national voluntary organization of family physicians that strives to improve the health of Canadians by promoting high standards of medical education and care in family practice, by contributing to public understanding of healthful living, by supporting ready access to family physician services, and by encouraging research and disseminating knowledge about family medicine.
www.cfpc.ca

The Council for Exceptional Children

The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted.
www.cec.sped.org

International Pediatric Association

www.ipa-world.org

North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition

NASPGHAN was established to advance the understanding of the normal development and physiology of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and liver in infants, children, and adolescents, and to foster the dissemination of this knowledge through scientific meetings, professional education, public education, and interaction with other organizations concerned with Pediatric Gastroenterology and nutrition.
www.naspghan.org

Pediatric / Adolescent Gastreosophageal Reflux Association

Non-profit organization dedicated to providing information and support to parents and children (infants to teens) dealing with Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER).
www.reflux.org

Pediatric Crohn's and Colitis Association

Welcome to PCCA. We are committed to helping children with IBD and their families better understand Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. As parents coping with IBD, we are here to share concerns and offer emotional support.
www.pcca.hypermart.net

Reach Out for Youth

Reach Out For Youth is a support organization for children with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
www.reachoutforyouth.org