How to Join How to Donate Annual Report Track Legislation Useful Links Media Room Inquiry Form Event Calendar Contact YouWho Member Area Sponsors Photo Gallery Site Map l Privacy Policy Preamble WE PROMISE to consider children's needs and well being first and foremost as we evaluate local, state and national policies. We promise to do our part in our own communities to effectively address the needs of Louisiana's children and families. We promise to commit significant time, leadership and financial resources from individuals, the private sector and the public sector at all levels. We promise to hold our elected officials accountable for their responsibilities to safeguard the future of Louisiana's children. We reaffirm our belief that productive children and families are essential to the well being of all Louisiana communities. Child Abuse and Neglect WE PROMISE to support all families with children and reaffirm our belief that children deserve safe and nurturing homes and communities. Early Childhood WE PROMISE to support high-quality early childhood education and care, which children need to enter school ready to learn. Education WE PROMISE to strive to ensure that all children will receive a quality, comprehensive education in order to develop into young adults who are literate, skilled, knowledgeable and socially responsible. Economic Security / Poverty WE PROMISE to work toward the goal of income security for all children and their families. This includes measures that assure adequate public assistance for those children whose caregivers are unable to work or are unable to earn enough to provide for their basic needs. We support a family's efforts to get ahead by making sure continuing education and job training is available to people of all means. Health and Safety WE PROMISE to support healthy environments where all children can thrive both physically and mentally. This includes access to adequate food, shelter, clothing and health care. WE PROMISE to work toward creating and maintaining child safe communities, in which children are protected from both intentional and unintentional injuries, at home, at school, at play and on the road. Juvenile Justice WE PROMISE to support a balanced approach to juvenile justice that incorporates accountability and competency development in addition to public safety. We will work to improve resource utilization and youth development outcomes. First Name: Last Name: Address: City: State: LouisianaAlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming------------------------------American SamoaGuamMarshall IslandsNorthern Mariana IslandsPalauPuerto RicoVirgin Islands Zip: Phone: Fax: Agency / Organization: Type of Membership: Individual MembershipLarge Organizational MembershipSmall Organizational Membership Email: Which WorkGroup would you like information on? Child Welfare and Protection Early Childhood Education Economic Security and Poverty Health and Safety Juvenile Justice Date: (mm/dd/yy)