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SPAN Parent Advocacy Network

Empowering families as advocates and partners in improving education, health/mental health and human services outcomes for infants, toddlers, children, youth and young adults.

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We are committed to children and families with the greatest need due to disability or special health/mental health needs; poverty; discrimination based on race/ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, immigrant or homeless status; involvement in the child welfare or juvenile justice systems; geographic location; or other special circumstances.  SPAN’s individual assistance, workshops, and resources are available in languages other than English.  Learn more about us.

Be a part of our Tree of Gratitude Campaign!

Make a Lasting Impression
The SPAN Parent Advocacy Network invites our friends, parents, partners, and affiliated organizations to take part in a unique opportunity to be featured on our Tree of Gratitude, which will grace the entryway of our new office. 

Tree of Gratitude in the SPAN office hallway

Thank You for Joining Us at Our Open House!

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Find support, trainings, assistance and other information and resources here.

SPAN Policy & Advocacy

Our Advocacy Work

We often advocate on behalf of children and families with the greatest need by issuing public comments on important education or healthcare issues.  View them here.

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