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Agency Profile
Nimble Agency Carves Out a New Niche
Metropolitan Family Service in Portland, Oregon has retained a flexibility to adapt as family issues evolve. Today, the agency is thriving with their community-based programs.

Statewide Advocacy Campaign: Thank You for Caring Wisconsin
By John Grace
A bold new advocacy campaign is underway to educate legislators on the value of private child and family service organizations and to create future opportunities for support.

It’s Time to Agree That There Are No Disposable Kids
By Dr. Martin L. Mitchell and Jennifer McEldowney
Starr Commonwealth is launching a new educational program to create and maintain healthy school environments.

Commentary
Yesterday’s Orphanages Won’t Predict Successes
By Ron Reed

Accreditation
Raising Our Standards
By Bruce T. Anderson

Agency Position Statement
We Stand with the Children

National Recognition
Chicago Agency Premieres Star Wars

United To Succeed
Join your colleagues at the Alliance’s annual conference in Philadelphia, October 15-18

Fundraising
Developing Development: Investments in Capacity
By Bob Jones

Nonprofit Law
What You Need to Know About the Legal Responsibilities of Nonprofit Officers and Directors
By Kathryn M. Vanden Berk

National Family Week
Start planning now to be a part of the 2002 campaign to strengthen children, families, and communities.

Newsmakers
Learn about people and agencies making news.

Alliance News
Find out what’s new at the Alliance for Children and Families.

National Perspectives
By Peter Goldberg