PURPOSE
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Provide networking opportunities for all professionals and community organizations working with children and families
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Promote awareness of public, private and community organizations as well as resources in the areas of child abuse and neglect.
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Foster coordinated legislative and administrative advocacy on behalf of children.
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Provide education on the prevention, identification and treatment of child abuse and neglect.
2011 GOALS
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Increase Visibility (Strategic, advocacy, communication)
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Coalesce Political Energy (mobilize members)
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Expert Status (resource for questions related to CAN)
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Prioritize Training (explore nature of trainings, clinical or not)
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Keep the mission in front of us
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Pursue Collaborative Partnerships (training, advocacy, legislative action)
