The Foundation for Child Development is a United States-based
non-profit organization
A nonprofit organization (NPO) or non-profit organisation, also known as a non-business entity, not-for-profit organization, or nonprofit institution, is a legal entity organized and operated for a collective, public or social benefit, in co ...
which promotes good
child development
Child development involves the Human development (biology), biological, developmental psychology, psychological and emotional changes that occur in human beings between birth and the conclusion of adolescence. Childhood is divided into 3 stages o ...
.
History and name
The organization began as a volunteer
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in 1899, then in 1908 was established as the Association for the Aid of Crippled Children.
The goal of the organization then was to support
disabled
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children.
In 1972 the organization changed its name to the Foundation for Child Development.
Research
References
External links
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Archives of the Foundation for Child Development, 1909-1996 held by the Rockefeller Archive Center
1899 establishments in New York City
Children's charities based in the United States
Non-profit organizations based in New York City
Medical and health foundations in the United States
Child development organizations
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