About the Coalition Against Child Abuse & Neglect

In recognition of the devastating effect of child abuse and neglect, the Coalition Against Child Abuse & Neglect (CCAN) is committed to preventing abuse and providing services to children and their non-offending family members.

Through community and professional cooperation, CCAN:

• Develops community awareness of child abuse and neglect and its impact on children, their families and society;
• Advocates for prevention, intervention, treatment services and policies for abused and neglected children;
• Provides appropriate direct services, referral services and educational resources;
• Develops and offers training for those providing services to children;
• Supports multi-disciplinary cooperation among local agencies, organizations and individuals responsible for the protection of children;
• Ensures that the protection of children is the priority of service providers, government officials and the community;
• Identifies needs and gaps in services to advocate for and/or create appropriate programs.

CCAN is a member of the National Network of Children’s Advocacy Centers, Prevent Child Abuse-New York State, and Long Island’s United Way.

Please see Voices of the Children and Voices of the Parents for their views