The AMA Alliance, founded in 1922, is the largest national organization representing the family of medicine. The Alliance network of physician spouses and physicians represent all stages of the medical life cycle, from the training years to retirement. The Alliance offers legislative advocacy support for physician issues, publications and resources to support community health initiatives that target children and families, and services to support physician spouses and families.

Alliance programs include Internet safety, body image, violence and bullying prevention; Today magazine, diverse e-publications; programs for medical students and physician’s in training; advocacy initiatives; and Screen Out.

To learn more, visit www.amaalliance.org

The American Pharmacists Association, founded in 1852 as the American Pharmaceutical Association, represents more than 60,000 practicing pharmacists, pharmaceutical scientists, student pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and others interested in advancing the profession. APhA, dedicated to helping all pharmacists improve medication use and advance patient care, is the first-established and largest association of pharmacists in the United States. To learn more, visit www.pharmacist.com.

Boys & Girls Clubs of America comprises a national network of some 4,000 neighborhood-based facilities annually serving more than 4.6 million young people, in all 50 states and on U.S. military bases worldwide. Known as "The Positive Place for Kids," the Clubs provide guidance-oriented character development programs on a daily basis for children 6-18 years old, conducted by a full-time professional staff. Key Boys & Girls Club programs emphasize leadership development, education and career exploration, financial literacy, health and life skills, the arts, sports, fitness and recreation, and family outreach. To learn more, visit www.bgca.org.

Dads & Daughters®, the national advocacy nonprofit for fathers a and daughters, makes the world safe and fair for our daughters. Dads & Daughters improves the lives of fathers, daughters, and their families with outstanding educational resources supporting fathers’ involvement in girls’ lives and advocacy for girls’ well-being. To learn more, visit www.dadsanddaughters.org.

The National Association of School Nurses (NASN) improves the health and educational success of children by providing leadership to advance the practice of school nursing. NASN has 51 affiliates in 49 states, the District of Columbia, and overseas and a membership of over 14,800 school nurses.

NASN educates, advocates, and conducts research on behalf of school nurses. Continuing education programs focus on disaster preparedness, asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, vaccinations, obesity, and compassion fatigue. Having a school nurse in the building enables children with chronic health conditions to attend school. School nurses often provide a critical safety net for our nation’s most fragile and uninsured children. To learn more visit www.nasn.org.

PTA comprises more than 5 million parents and other concerned adults devoted to the educational success of children and the promotion of parent involvement in schools. PTA flourishes in more than 25,000 school communities nationwide by harnessing the energy and talents of millions of volunteers to be: voices for all children; relevant resources for families and communities; and champions for the education and well-being of every child. PTA is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Membership in PTA is open to anyone who is concerned about the education, health, and welfare of children and youth. To learn more, visit www.pta.org.

The nationís 2,617 YMCAs serve more than 20.2 million people each year, including 9.5 million children, uniting men, women and children of all ages, faiths, backgrounds, abilities and income levels. From urban areas to small towns, YMCAs are a place for people to belong, serving Americaís communities for more than 150 years by building healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Visit www.ymca.net to find your local YMCA.