If you are interested in furthering your education, starting a business, or becoming more involved in civic or political organizations, below are important resources to help you get started.
Facts and Publications
Association for Women in Science
Center for American Women and Politics
Economic Policy Institute
Institute for Women’s Policy Research
National Criminal Justice Reference Service
The Kentucky Association of Sexual Assault Programs, Inc.
Kentucky Foundation for Women
Louisville Metro Office for Women
International Center for Research on Women
National Council on Negro Women
National Partnership for Women and Families
National Center for Health Research
National Women’s Law Center
Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation
UK Center for the Advancement of Women's Health
US Office on Women's Health
Women 4 Women (Louisville)
Women of Color Network
Un-shackled by Love Ministries
UNwomen Watch
Women in Aviation International
Women's History Month
Business and Employment
Catalyst Women
Kentucky Innovation Network
Kentucky Minority and Women Business Certification Program
National Women's Business Council
Think Kentucky
Small Business Administration
Small Business Development Center (serving the Bluegrass Region of Ky.)
Small Business Development Center (Eastern Ky. University, serving Eastern and Southern Ky.)
US Department of Labor Women’s Bureau
Women in Technology
Women Work!
Financial and Economic
Department of Labor, Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration
National Committee on Pay Equity
Women’s Institute for a Secure Retirement
Education
Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education
Kentucky Department of Education
Kentucky Education Association
National Educational Association, Women and Girls Program
Women’s Education Equity Resource Center
Political
Federal Elections Commission
Kentucky State Board of Elections
Hispanas Organized for Political Equality
League of Women Voters
National Organization for Women
Opening Doors of Opportunity; listings of all women elected officials
State Action.org
Women’s Action for New Directions
Articles and Journals
Gender Policy Review
Myra Sadker Advocates for Gender Equality
Women's Education Group
WomenTech Digital Library
Information for Aging Women
AARP
Aging with Dignity
American Aging Association
American Society on Aging
Assisted Living Directory
National Council on Aging
National Institute on Aging
Sanders-Brown Center on Aging
Senior Women Web
The U.S. Administration on Aging
Resources for Mothers
Best Bones Forever (for parents)
Bonus Families - Information for stepfamilies
Child Support Network
National Mothers and More
Nursing Mothers Counsel
Grants for Single Mothers
For Girls
Lt. Governor's STEM Challenge for Girls
Kentucky Girls STEM Collaborative
Best Bones Forever Women Tech Digital Libraryhttp://www.hrc.org/
Finances
Bluegrass Alliance for Women
Housing & Mortgages for People with Disabilities
Kentucky Double Dollars Program
My Money: Credit, Budgeting, and Mortgage Assistance
Social Security Administration
Social Security Online for Women
U.S. Dept. of Labor: Retirement Plans, Benefits and Savings
Women's Financial Network: Investing for your future
Connections for Women
Equal Rights Advocates
Kentucky Commission on Human Rights
Business and Employment
Kentucky Commission on Small Business Advocacy
Small Business Administration
Kentucky Small Business Development Center
U.S. Department of Labor - Women's Bureau
U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce
Educational Assistance
College Success for Women in STEM (scholarships, programs and organizations)
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Kentucky's Affordable Prepaid Tuition Program
Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education
Kentucky Department of Education
Kentucky Education Association
Kentucky Education Rights Center, Inc
Kentucky Education Savings Plan Trust
Kentucky GED Testing Centers
Kentucky Virtual Adult Education
Kentucky Virtual Campus
New Opportunity School for Women
Senior Citizens
Kentucky Area Agencies on Aging
AARP
Lifelong Learning (University of Kentucky)
The National Council on Aging
Senior Women Web
Social Security Benefits
The US Administration on Aging
Advice for Moms
Bonus Families: Advice for Stepmothers and Step Families
Scholarships and Grants
Kentucky Foundation for Women