Interagency Council on Child Abuse and Neglect Associates (ICAN)
Cause Area
- Advocacy & Human Rights
- Children & Youth
- Community
Location
4024 DURFEE AVEEL MONTE, CA 91732 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
To improve the lives of abused, neglected and at-risk children through special projects, advocacy, education and awareness by providing support to the work of the Inter-Agency Council on Child Abuse and Neglect (ICAN) and professionals and agencies who work with children and their families.
Description
Established in 1979, ICAN Associates is a private, non- profit organization which supports the work of the Inter-Agency Council on Child Abuse and Neglect (ICAN). It was established by a group of individuals in the private sector concerned about child abuse who recognized the critical need to develop an innovative partnership with leaders in the public sector. The Board of Directors consists of business, media and community leaders.
ICAN Associates supports ICAN through the provision of services including:
- sponsorship of educational forums
- community projects
- special events for vulnerable and abused children
- dissemination of materials
- direct and indirect services to prevent child abuse and neglect
- promoting integration and collaboration among child service agencies
- media campaigns
The formation of ICAN Associates represents one of the first public/private partnerships in the nation taking action against child abuse and neglect