Children's Voice, Volume 17, Number 5, September/October 2008

The Child Welfare League of America (CWLA) is the nation's oldest and largest membership-based child welfare organization committed to engaging people everywhere in promoting the well-being of children, youth, and their families and protecting every child from harm. By publishing a diverse range of views on a wide array of topics, "Children's Voice" seeks to encourage public discussion and debate among those who are committed to helping children and families. Feature articles in this issue of "Children's Voice" include: (1) Supporting the Nation's Future (Laura Weidner); (2) Helping California's Immigrant Families (Yali Lincroft); (3) Putting Children First (Emily Shenk); and (4) Becoming a Higher Performance Organization (William Atkinson). Other items include: (5) Leadership Lens; (6) Spotlight On; (7) National Newswire; (8) Exceptional Children: Navigating Special Education and Learning Disabilities--Gauging Your Teen's College Readiness (Ellen Notbohm); (9) Down to Earth Dad--A Child Can Change the World...One Dad at a Time (Patrick Mitchell); (10) CWLA Short Takes; (11) End Notes; and (12) One On One: A Conversation with David Roth, CWLA Senior Fellow, Mid-Atlantic Region. [For "Children's Voice" Volume 17, Number 3, May/June 2008, see ED502251.]