Alliance launches National Family Week                                                   

Contact:     Paula Purcell at 414-359-6581                 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MILWAUKEE (August 2008) — People throughout the United States will celebrate strong families and advocate for policies that foster community connections during National Family Week, set for Thanksgiving week Nov. 23 – 29, 2008 and organized by the national nonprofit membership organization, the Alliance for Children and Families.

 Alliance for Children and Families’ member organizations and partners will again host local observances during National Family Week and involve families, residents, area leaders, and policy makers in various activities such as community forums, resource fairs, volunteer projects, seminars, and awards programs.

 In addition, many Alliance member organizations will highlight its year-round civic engagement efforts and mobilize residents and leaders to work for changes that bolster the chances of success for children, families, and communities.

 “When America’s diverse families and children are healthy, our nation benefits,” said Peter Goldberg, president and CEO of the Alliance for Children and Families.  “That is the reason we are encouraging everyone to take time during National Family Week to get involved in ways that support and strengthen families and communities.” 

For more information, resources, and materials on National Family Week, please visit nationalfamilyweek.org. For information about the Alliance for Children and Families visit alliance1.org.

Sam Wiley, who was a teacher and administrator in Indianapolis, founded National Family Week in 1968. The Alliance for Children and Families, based in Milwaukee, has organized National Family Week efforts for more than 35 years. 

National Family Week is supported by The Annie E. Casey Foundation.