National PTA
http://www.pta.org
Charity Category:
Children & Youth
National PTA - Educates parents and the public to advocate for children. Provide resources for advocacy and support all legislature affecting children.
The mission of the PTA is:To support and speak on behalf of children and youth in the schools, in the community and before governmental bodies and other organizations that make decisions affecting childrenTo assist parents in developing the skills they need to raise and protect their children.To encourage parent and public involvement in the public schools of this nation.They accomplish these goals by establish training programs for parents and concerned adults to enable them to be advocate for their children. They identify and promote safe practices for local school communities. They provide resources to parents seeking to change a local school practice, facility, or environment. They speak on issues of critical importance impacting the education, health, and welfare all children Support legislation that benefits all children In addition and more widely known for, they work to bring home and school into a closer relationship. They aim to have parents and teachers collaborate in the education of their children.