PURPOSE

• Provide networking opportunities for all professionals and community organizations working with children and families
• Promote awareness of public, private and community organizations as well as resources in the areas of child abuse and neglect.
• Foster coordinated legislative and administrative advocacy on behalf of children.
• Provide education on the prevention, identification and treatment of child abuse and neglect.

MISSION

The mission of the St. Louis Council on Child Abuse and Neglect (CoCAN) is to promote advocacy, education and legislative action in order to improve the lives of children at risk of abuse and neglect.