Statewide Parent Advocacy Network, Inc. - serving the families of New Jersey

SPAN - Statewide Parent Advocacy Network, Inc. - 35 Halsey St. 4th Floor - Newark, NJ 07102 - Phone: 973-642-8100 - Fax: 973-642-8080 - Toll Free in NJ: 1-800-654-7726 - E-mail: span@spannj.org Welcome!

Empowering families
does not mean
giving or bestowing
power on families -
the power is there
by right.

As families, we
recognize our
strengths and
abilities. It is
through our
advocacy that we
become effective
partners and
agents for change.

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VISION:

All families in New Jersey will have the resources and support they need to ensure that their children become fully participating and contributing members of our communities and society.

MISSION:

The mission of the Statewide Parent Advocacy Network is to empower and support families and inform and involve professionals and others interested in the healthy development and education of children and youth.

PRIORITY:

SPAN’s foremost commitment is to children and families with the greatest need due to disability; poverty; discrimination based on race, sex, language, immigrant, or homeless status; involvement in the foster care, child welfare, or juvenile justice systems; geographic location; or other special circumstances.

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Family to Family Health Center
The goal of this project is to improve access to quality care and supports for children with chronic and acute health conditions in their communities by empowering their families with information and advocacy.
What's New In Health Care?
START Project
(Statewide Technical Assistance Resource Team)

NEW!!
Transition to
Adulthood Resources

A comprehensive resource guide to
Transition to Adulthood.

SPAN has compiled this information in collaboration with:

NJ Department of Health and Senior Services
Family WRAP
Academies @ Englewood
NJ Council on Developmental Disabilities
Champions for Progress

Senator Menendez thanks SPAN for "advocacy and passion that has helped improve opportunities for children with disabilities and families throughout the state of New Jersey" at D.C. Reception.
Senator Menendez Statement

Challenging Behavior Search Engine
(developed with Newark Public Schools & Newark Teacher's Union)

SPAN relies on federal, state and local grants, along with corporate and private donations to support our commitment to children and their families. If you would like to help, or if SPAN has made a difference in your life, please consider making a donation by clicking the button below. Thank You!

Over 100,000 children are eligible for FamilyCare in New Jersey, but haven't enrolled yet. SPAN, in collaboration with the Association for Children of NJ, has agreed to be the lead agencies for NJ Covering Kids. Covering Kids is a national movement reaching out to families who may not have medical insurance. FamilyCare covers not just children, but parents in low-income families. For more details, call (800)701-0710 or visit www.njfamilycare.org. Information is available in multiple languages. NJ FamilyCare Advantage and how to enroll, hosted directly by Horizon NJ Health
Action Alert on NCLB Reauthorization	Please take a moment to complete this Survey on State Mandated Parent Advisory Groups for the Special Education Leadership Council of NJ (SELC)	Bullying Resources http://www.thejournal.com/ highlights/2007/roadmap_ safety.aspx?#bullying
SPAN urges Governor and DOE to implement parent engagement programs in Abbott districts.		TASH parent guide on aversives now available
Best Practices in Special Education (Adobe Acrobat .pdf file)	Family E-mail Directory for Early Intervention Families See how you can be added to the list!	Links to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 EDICION ESPECIAL IDEA
Revisions to New Jersey’s State Code and New Federal Regulations for IDEA are changing Special Education in our state and across the country. Check Out these SPAN Resources to find out how your child’s education and/or services will be effected!		IDEA ENFORCEMENT AND DISTRICT MONITORING CAMPAIGN Parent Involvement in Self-Assessment and On-Site Monitoring (.doc file)
Highlands Parent Center, New Jersey's Community Parent Resource Center Learn more by visiting www.ascfamily.org .	Schools in Need of Improvement in New Jersey: What You Can Do to Ensure that Your Child is Not “Left Behind”! Schools in Need of Improvement in New Jersey *Supplemental Services Guide*	DID YOU KNOW??? That your school will give your name, address, and phone number to military recruiters---unless you take a simple step to stop them.

The information in this website is intended to be educational and not legal advice. SPAN will maintain the information on this website and update it as needed. To verify the information on this website and its application to your individual circumstances, you may wish to contact the SPAN office at 973-642-8100 to speak with a Technical Assistance specialist.
If you are aware of any inaccurate information on this website, please contact our Webmaster. SPAN assumes no liability for the consequences of using the information on this website to advocate for your child or other children. Thank you!

We are proud to be designated as an ADA
(Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant Website!

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