SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
A Newark-based statewide nonprofit offering free special-education and health-system advocacy training for New Jersey families.
The practical details
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What this is, in plain language
Free training, technical assistance and advocacy support on special education, health care and child-serving systems across New Jersey. Serves families with greatest need.
Getting started
Visit spanadvocacy.org to access training materials, contact an advocate, or call for assistance navigating education or health systems.
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What they say about themselves
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- SPAN Parent Advocacy Network is an independent nonprofit founded in 1987 by parents of children with additional needs, now based in Newark.
- It provides training, technical assistance, information and advocacy support to families on special education, health care and other child-serving systems across New Jersey.
- SPAN states its foremost commitment is to families with the greatest need due to disability, poverty, discrimination, or other circumstances that can leave a child underserved.
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- Yes:Says its services are free to families
- No:Offers help in Spanish
- No:Names the local area it covers
- Yes:Describes help with school and special education rights
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