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 children.

To 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.

To promote the welfare of children and youth in home,

school and community and place of worship.

To secure adequate laws for the care and protection

of children and youth.

To bring into closer relation the home and the school,

that parents and teachers may cooperate intelligently

 in the education of children and youth.

To develop between educators and the general public such

united efforts as will secure for all children and youth the highest

advantages in physical, mental, social and spiritual education.