Resources for Families

Suggested books and websites for parents:

Dr. Robert Brooks: http://www.drrobertbrooks.com

Resilience, Self-Esteem, Motivation, and Family Relationships

Dr. Robert Brooks is one of today's leading speakers on the themes of resilience, self-esteem, motivation, and family relationships. During the past 25 years, Dr. Brooks has presented nationally and internationally to thousands of parents, educators, mental health professionals, and business people with a message based on encouragement, hope, and resilience. He is renowned for the warmth and humor he uses to bring his insights and anecdotes to life.

Reclaiming Youth International:

Reclaiming Youth International is dedicated to the development and dissemination of proactive policies, training, research, programs, and strategies to better serve children and youth who are in conflict in family, school, and community.

RHY Home Page: http://www.reclaiming.com    

Reclaiming Books: http://www.reclaimingbooks.com

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services

Links for Parents: http://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Site_Map/parents.asp

The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: "Facts for Families"
http://www.aacap.org/publications/factsfam/index.htm

Alliance for Children and Families
http://www.alliance1.org