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These sites offer answers and advice

to help you with some big life issues.
   

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En Español: Lecciones elementales en el cuidado de niños o babysitting

Idealist.org
Find opportunities to volunteer and resources to help you start your own charity project.

Are You a Working Teen? Safety and Health on the Job
Labor rights information from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.

StudentJobs.gov
Listings for student employment opportunities as well as career guidance.

College and Career

FAFSA on the Web
Free application for federal student aid, from the U.S. Department of Education.

FinAid!
A comprehensive source of student financial aid information, advice and tools.

Mapping Your Future
Information and services for students as they consider college, financial aid, careers, and financial literacy options.

Student Aid on the Web
Find federal student aid and advice on planning your education after high school.

Health:

Alateen
Helps teens recover from the effects of living with the problem drinking of a relative or friend.

ANAD: National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Eating Disorders
Information about eating disorders and therapy.
Meetings s are held at the Alexian Brothers' facility in Hoffman Estates.

The Cool Spot
Information about teens and drinking from the National institute of Health.

GirlsHealth
Life advice and health information just for girls.

National Eating Disorders Association
Information about eating disorders including a hotline for treatment referrals.

TeensHealth
Honest, accurate information and advice about health, relationships, and growing up.

TeenHelp.org
A supportive and safe web site where you can seek and give anonymous advice
about different kinds of problems.

This page was last updated Monday, November 17, 2008.