New
York Children's Action Network
New York CAN is a broad-based initiative that brings
together a variety of coalitions, organizations, and
individuals all concerned about issues affecting children
and families with the goal of elevating the importance
of supporting all children in New York State.
Vision: New
York is a state that provides every child an opportunity
to become a healthy, educated, productive, and responsible
adult.
Mission: To be a
unified and powerful voice to improve the lives of all
New York's children, youth and families through the
promotion of adequate resources and changes in policies
and practices.
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- To mobilize public will
- To foster investments in children
- To elevate children's issues as a priority
with elected officials, administrators and candidates
- To serve as a clearinghouse
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Who can participate? Every
group, organization or individual in New York State
who cares about children and their families. Click here
to join.
How we operate? New York CAN operating guidelines are here.
The Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy (SCAA)
Children's Policy Agenda is taking
the lead in organizing this coalition. For more
information, contact Diane Mastin at dmastin@scaany.org
or 518-463-1896 ext. 24.
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