2002 Spring Contents  Linked articles are underlined A Mission of Advocacy Nonprofit Agencies Bring Crucial Expertise to Public Policy Debate By advocating on behalf of clients, nonprofit agencies work at the policy level to bring about needed changes for children and families. Every Agency Can Make a Difference A How-To Guide For Effective Advocacy Strategies and tips to help your agency start or accelerate an advocacy program. Responding to Industry Change Member Agencies Respond to Opportunities for Growth FEI Behavioral Health creates effective models that can be replicated by other agencies. Crisis Management as an Emerging Technology Nonprofit human service agencies may want to consider becoming a local resource in times of crisis. National Family Week Partnerships and Collaborations Spur Community Efforts Because of a multitude of sponsored events, thousands of children and families came together to celebrate National Family Week last November. Welfare Reform: Semantics Mask Poverty Battle Poverty reduction should be the goal; not caseload reduction. Fundraising By Bob Jones, Ph.D. Magic in Aurora: An opportunity, a dream, and a first capital campaign. Nonprofit Law By Kathryn Vanden Berk What you should know about personnel policy manuals and employee handbooks. Newsmakers Learn about people and agencies making news. Alliance News 35 Find out what’s new at the Alliance for Children and Families. National Perspectives 38 By Peter Goldberg