A network for state child welfare advocates working to achieve reforms in child welfare systems around the country

INFLUENCE/

State child welfare advocates are uniquely positioned to influence policy change at the state and national level.

CONNECT/

SPARC strengthens the connections between state child welfare advocates

SUPPORT/

SPARC provides resources to state advocates to support and enhance their advocacy efforts

Welcome to the State Policy Advocacy and Reform Center

Housed at The Partnership for America’s Children, SPARC is an initiative funded by the Annie E. Casey Foundation and the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation.

2025 Annual Convening

DECEMBER 8-10, 2025

Annie E. Casey Foundation
503 N. Charles Street
Baltimore, MD

Save the date for SPARC’s 2025 Annual Convening in Baltimore this December!