“Coalitions help to create change when everyone around the table begins to own the problem and sees themselves as part of the solution.”
Lynda Gavioli
The Children’s Coalition plays many roles in our community including:
- Researching and collecting data on issues affecting children and families
- Promoting programs and practices that are proven to work for children and youth
- Educating agencies, organizations, and families
- Facilitating change by bringing together people and organizations
- Developing and implementing action plans created with our partners to effect change
- Advocating for change in systems that affect children and families on the local, regional, state and national levels
We serve the northeast region of the state which includes the following parishes: Caldwell, East Carroll, Franklin, Jackson, Lincoln, Madison, Morehouse, Ouachita, Richland, Tensas, Union, and West Carroll.
Working through coalitions, the Children’s Coalition problem solves within four main areas: