Statewide Parent Advocacy Network Revenue and Competitors

SPAN Parent Advocacy Network—an independent, parent-led non-profit organization—is committed to empowering and supporting parents as advocates for improving the lives of children. Our foremost commitment is to those with greatest need due to:\n\n- Disability or special health/mental health needs\n- Material poverty or financial instability\n- Discrimination (race, sex, language, immigrant status, homelessness, etc.)\n- Involvement in the foster care, child welfare, or juvenile justice systems\n- Geographic location\n- Other special circumstances \n\nOur programs/services for families, professionals, and others interested in the healthy development and education of children and youth include workshops, publications, direct support, and policy advocacy. We are committed to assisting parents in becoming informed and empowered advocates as they negotiate the systems serving children and families including education (general, special education, bilingual education and Title I), and health care.\n\nSPAN HELPS FAMILIES:\n\nKNOW their rights\nACCESS resources and information\nSECURE appropriate services\nNAVIGATE education, health, mental health systems\nKEEP children in school\nPREPARE for life after high school\nCONNECT with other parents who understand\nBE catalysts to improve services for children and families\nSTART parent groups\nBECOME effective partners in improving schools\nADVOCATE for other children and families