Mission
TO ENSURE ALL STATES HAVE A STRONG AND EFFECTIVE CHILDREN'S TRUST OR PREVENTION FUND CAPABLE OF LEADING AND INVESTING IN STRATEGIES, POLICIES AND BEST PRACTICES THAT PREVENT CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT BEFORE IT OCCURS. TO INITIATE AND ENGAGE IN NATIONAL EFFORTS THAT HELP STATE CHILDREN'S TRUST AND PREVENTION FUNDS IN STRENGTHENING FAMILIES TO PREVENT CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT. TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT A SYSTEM OF SERVICES, LAWS, PRACTICES AND ATTITUDES THAT SUPPORTS FAMILIES BY ENABLING THEM TO PROVIDE THEIR CHILDREN WITH SAFE, HEALTHY AND NURTURING CHILDHOODS.