New Mexico Child Advocacy Networks

New Mexico Child Advocacy Networks (NMCAN) is a visionary champion for New Mexico’s most vulnerable children. We operate a statewide network of advocates dedicated to children, providing program support, community education, legislative education and information collection and dissemination.

NMCAN strives to be:
  • Visionary and proactive – Our dream is that every child who needs safety, permanency and well-being will have them. Our advocacy makes things happen for the benefit of children.
  • Persistent and committed – We will work tirelessly to advocate for the best interests of vulnerable children, particularly those that have been abused and neglected. We are not satisfied as long as a single vulnerable child waits for safety, permanency or well-being.
  • Culturally appropriate and community oriented – Our advocacy is provided in a context of language and culture that is familiar for each child. We believe that all communities have assets that can help enrich the lives of vulnerable children.
  • Quality-centered and innovative – We believe children deserve the finest, most effective and efficient advocacy possible. We seek to continuously become a stronger voice for New Mexico’s vulnerable children, particularly those that have been abused or neglected.
  • Caring and ethical – We seek to always serve in ways that are ethical and considerate. We are open, forthright and trustworthy.
  • Effective and accountable – Our advocacy produces measurable and positive outcomes for children.
  • Committed to the development of leaders – Our organization provides opportunities for and encourages staff, volunteers and board members to become better leaders in their communities.
  • Responsive – We will promptly and efficiently serve local program needs. We will honor local program individuality.
  • Volunteer-oriented – We are committed to the spirit of volunteerism and strive to nurture well-trained and well-appreciated volunteers.
Our vision is for NMCAN to be:

An innovative provider of services to programs, making a significant impact in both large and small communities throughout the state.

A leader in New Mexico in assuring that all children involved in the courts receive high quality, timely, culturally sensitive volunteer advocacy.

A leading voice in New Mexico advocating for safe, permanent, nurturing homes for all children.

A model organization that is highly regarded for the efficiency, effectiveness, openness to ideas and mutual respect demonstrated throughout its Network.

A Network that demonstrates teamwork within and among staff, Board, and local programs.

A strong advocate for children at the state and federal policy-making levels.

Recognizable as a “household name” among New Mexico non-profit organizations.
Brian O'Connell, Executive Director
New Mexico Child Advocacy Networks
brian.oconnell@nmcan.org

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