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.
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.
SPAN is proud to be part of Global Volunteer Month and National Volunteer Week, celebrating the power of service!
Join us in honoring volunteers who make a lasting impact and inspire change in communities worldwide.
We would like to send a special shout out to our SPAN Resource Parent (SRP), Special Education Volunteer Advocates (SEVA), and Parent Group Leader volunteers for all you do to support families and children/youth with disabilities across NJ and beyond.
Save the Date
2025 SPAN Parent Leadership & Advocacy Conference
Conferencia de Padres Lideres 2025
Parent Leadership in Action: Creating Stronger Communities
Saturday, September 27, 2025, 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Sábado, 27 de septiembre de 2025
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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.
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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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