Community Resource

SPAN Parent Advocacy Network

(973) 642-8100
Newark

SPAN Parent Advocacy Network

Providing information, resources, support, and advocacy assistance to families, professionals, policymakers, and our Parent Center colleagues.

How can SPAN support parents/caregivers of youth aged 0-26?

Our foremost commitment is to those with the greatest need due to:

  • Disability or special health/mental health needs
  • Navigating the education system
  • Material poverty or financial instability
  • Discrimination (race, sex, language, immigrant status, homelessness, etc.)
  • Involvement in the foster care, child welfare, or juvenile justice systems
  • Geographic location
  • Other special circumstances

Our motto is Empowered Parents: Educated, Engaged, Effective!

Age Groups
  • Children
  • Adolescents
  • Adults
Community Services
Basic Needs / Assistance
Community
Education
Employment / Training
Family & Support Services
Legal / Advocacy
Health Services
Behavioral / Mental Health
Crisis / Safety
Intellectual and Developmental Needs
Treatment Services
In-Community Services
Payment Options
  • Free
Language Spoken
  • Creole
  • Hindi
  • Spanish
Areas Served
  • State-Wide

Last Updated: 02/20/24