Children's Summit 2009

Issues

Dear Friends of Nevada’s Children:

It was my pleasure to host the Nevada Non-Profits Children’s Summit on Child Welfare, Juvenile Justice, and Youth Homelessness. I was pleased to sponsor this event with the Children’s Advocacy Alliance and the Nevada Institute for Children’s Research & Policy.

The well-being of our children and youth should always be a priority, as they represent our most important investment in the future of our state and the nation. Their status also reflects broader issues in the community and in public policy, pointing to successes to build upon and shortcomings to address.

This summit served as an opportunity to constructively explore these issues, with a focus on three populations that are among the most vulnerable but also among the least visible in America. The summit was also an opportunity for local and national stakeholders to come together in a forum that fosters discussion and collaboration on a range of policy and practical matters.

Thank you for your participation in the summit and for your ongoing work on behalf of Nevadans. I look forward to continuing to work with you in this shared endeavor to improve the lives of Nevada’s vulnerable children and youth.

Sincerely,

Harry Reid

Child Welfare