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Represents the interests of America’s counties, serving as a voice in federal policy-making and part of our nation’s intergovernmental system. Advocacy, Helplines and Information More information:

• Membership based for county elected and professional officials
• Advances county priorities and promotes policies, leadership skills, and networking to optimize resources, improve services, and enhance public understanding of county government

Provides legal advocacy services.

Advocacy, Legal Services

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• Works with lawyers, social workers, and parent advocates
• Targets parents who have minimal or no prior involvement with Child Protection Services (CPS) but who are at risk of losing their children
• Provides mental health resources
• Provides supplies for newborns

• Promotes legislation related to equal employment and recreation opportunities
• Provides access to guide dog training programs throughout the world 
• Hosts seminars allowing active or prospective guide dog users to discuss concerns

Provides information, education, and advocacy services related to topics that affect women. Advocacy More information: - Helps connect people to local area services - Hosts workshops and fairs to teach about different topics - Looks at problems that affect women and suggests ways to make things better - Supports changes in public policy that improve the status of women

Advises government agencies and advocates for ways to improve the lives of people with disabilities and ensure they have equal opportunities in all aspects of life. Advocacy More information: 

• Makes recommendations on policies, practices, and procedures

Advocates for people with developmental disabilities by working with government officials and community leaders. Advocacy

• Works towards advancing civil rights and equal access on the local, state, and federal levels