LAN 12: Madison County

Co-Conveners & Liaisons Meeting Minutes Activities/Funded Programs 2001 Goals -  Division of Labor

Committees Governance Procedures C & A Frequently Used Terms

• Basic Facts About The C & A LAN #12

Madison County's Child and Adolescent Local Area Network, often  referred to as the "C&A LAN", is one of 62 Illinois groups which was organized to encourage local planning for child abuse prevention.  It is a group of organizations and concerned citizens who work together to help children and families, especially families at high risk for child abuse.

 

Although a relatively new organization, already more than a quarter of a million dollars has been allocated to community projects that support the C&A LAN goals plus an annual allocation for the WRAP Around services.

 

Each year plans and goals are set to organize and prioritize the group's efforts.  Services are focused on the following high risk factors for child abuse and neglect.  They include families with:

• Teen pregnancy or teen parent

• Parent abused or neglected as a child

• Mentally ill or emotionally disturbed parent

• A history of domestic violence

• A child who has special needs

• An infant or toddler: Younger children are most at risk

• Parent experiencing social isolation or low self-esteem

• Alcohol or drug abuse

• A lack of knowledge of child development: unrealistic expectations, harsh discipline

• Poor employment status and education

• Environmental living conditions that could lead to neglect (no heat, inadequate food, shelter, clothing, etc.)

• Families in poverty or poor neighborhood

• Conditions like violence

• Prior allegation of abuse or neglect

• Prior investigation for abuse or neglect where no finding of abuse or neglect was made

Most of the work actually goes on within committees.  The whole group or the "steering committee" meets monthly to hear reports from each committee and from projects funded by the C&A LAN.  All participants who are a part of a working committee may vote at the LAN meeting.

 

To be part of the LAN, just come to a steering meeting and let the conveners know you want to participate. These meetings are currently being held the 1st Tuesday of each month at Community Counseling Center, 2615 Edwards Street, Alton.  For meeting times and details, call 462-4883, extension 224.  For directions, contact 462-2331.

Southern Region Parent Resource Center, Inc. -

"Parents Link to Resources"

The Southern Region Parent Resource Center (SRPRC) is here to help families before a crisis occurs.  We do not discriminate against race, religion, color, sex, income level, or past - so please give us a call.

All of our Parent Partners are connected to the schools that are already involved with the PBIS project and the LANs. We at IFF/SRPRC are very fortunate to have such a team of parents to work with. They are all trained and insured with liability insurance. They can sit on any and all child and family teams if needed. Parents are the best resources in your community so please use them. 

Southern Region Parent Resource Center, Inc.

1616 West Main Street, Suite 103

Marion, IL 62959

 

Phone: 618-993-2059 

Toll Free Phone: 800-871-8400 

  

Fax: 618-993-4059

The IFF/SRPRC office is open  Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm, except holidays.  Our office is usually closed on the same days as local schools, however if you need assistance when we are closed you may call or email us to make arrangements.  The IFF/SRPRC responds within 48 hours of a call or email.  Please be sure to email or call Lisa or Dian on holidays or weekends to ensure a prompt response.

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