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.

In Memoriam: Debbie Esposito

SPAN Awarded Family Engagement Grant

In Memoriam: Beverly Roberts

SPAN Mourns Loss Lieutenant Oliver

Carolyn Hayer, New Executive Director

Diana Autin 2022 Keys to Access Award

Disability Rights Icon Judy Heumann Has Passed