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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.

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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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PARENT leadership flyer

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. 

Tree of Gratitude in the SPAN office hallway
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network photo collage of mother and child, two school-aged boys; and mother and child

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SPAN Policy & Advocacy

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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Find Out What's Happening at SPAN

May 20 - 22, 2025

May 20, 2025Tuesday
all-day
Hackensack IEP Clinic series
Join us for an in-person monthly IEP clinic.
all-day
SPAN Resource Parent (SRP) – In Person Course
Participants will receive information and resources about parent rights, special education, healthcare, policy advocacy and more!
all-day
Parents as Champions for Healthy Schools (Evening Sessions)
Parents as Champions Virtual Workshops / New Jersey Family Engagement Hub
6:00pm - 7:00pm
SPAN Awareness NJ Resources for Families
This is an overview of the programs and services SPAN provides.
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Brain Injury and Substance Use
Join us for a presentation from The Brain Injury Alliance of NJ will be presenting on Brain Injury and Substance use.
May 21, 2025Wednesday
all-day
Hackensack IEP Clinic series
Join us for an in-person monthly IEP clinic.
all-day
SPAN Resource Parent (SRP) – In Person Course
Participants will receive information and resources about parent rights, special education, healthcare, policy advocacy and more!
all-day
Parents as Champions for Healthy Schools (Evening Sessions)
Parents as Champions Virtual Workshops / New Jersey Family Engagement Hub
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Family Math during Elementary School: How can it help?
New Jersey Family Engagement Hub Webinar
May 22, 2025Thursday
all-day
Hackensack IEP Clinic series
Join us for an in-person monthly IEP clinic.
all-day
SPAN Resource Parent (SRP) – In Person Course
Participants will receive information and resources about parent rights, special education, healthcare, policy advocacy and more!
12:00am - 8:00pm
Parents as Champions for Healthy Schools (Evening Sessions)
Parents as Champions Virtual Workshops / New Jersey Family Engagement Hub

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