The Statewide Parent Advocacy Network provides support to parents and early care and education providers (both center- and home-based) via trainings, technical assistance, information and resources to enhance understanding of the needs of all young children, including those with special needs. Since SPAN’s founding in 1987, the program has piloted and run multiple projects and programs to teach both families and caregivers how to advocate for their children in their local school districts. The network’s foremost commitment is 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.

Learn more at SPAN Parent Advocacy Network's website.
 

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