Regan Communications, which has offices in Jupiter, Florida, has been named by the Child Welfare League of America (CWLA) as a 2007 Corporate Friend of Children. Led by George K. Regan Jr. Regan Communications has been instrumental in support of the work performed by Parents for Residential Reform at the Federation for Children with Special Needs and the Children's Holiday Gift Fund.

With the generous help of Regan Communications, Parents for Residential Reform has been able to provide age-appropriate gifts to youth in the care of the Massachusetts Department of Social Services each holiday season.

Nominated by Parents for Residential Reform at the Federation for Children with Special Needs, Regan Communications has used media connections and staff volunteerism to help change the perception of the child welfare system in its community and has advocated on behalf of children and families at the local, state, and regional levels.

"Regan Communications has demonstrated an outstanding track record of service to children and families all the while encouraging volunteerism among their staff," commented Linda Spears, CWLA vice-president for Communications and Development.

"My staff and I consider it a privilege to be associated with the Child Welfare League of America. Recognizing as we do the tremendous work that is done every day on behalf of this great cause by so many individuals and organizations, it is humbling and gratifying to be recognized for our modest contributions."

The award will be presented to Regan Communications on February 27, 2007 at a Dinner, to be held during CWLA's National Conference in Washington, DC. PNC Financial Services Group of Pittsburgh, PA will also receive a Corporate Friend of Children award. That same evening, the Freddie Mac Foundation and Corporation will receive this year's Corporate Advocate of the Year award.

Criteria used by CWLA in the selection of the awardees include: personnel and management policies that promote the well-being of its employees; giving and philanthropic activities that benefit children, youth, and families outside the family; corporate products that are not harmful to children and families or their physical and cultural environment; and a sustained pattern of national, state, or local activities that benefit children, families, and the community.

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Founded in 1984 by George K. Regan, Jr., Regan Communications Group is New England's premiere full-service public relations agency. Regan Communications Group offers its clients a full-range of public relations services to assist them in developing and promoting a positive public image, including product publicity, media, community, government and investor relations, long-term strategic planning, special events and media training. The agency also offers a full range of marketing and advertising services including direct marketing, market research, media buying and development of collateral materials. Regan Communications Group currently manages offices in Boston, Cape Cod, Connecticut, Florida and Rhode Island.

The Federation for Children with Special Needs provides information, support, and assistance to parents of children with disabilities, their professional partners, and their communities. We are committed to listening to and learning from families, and encouraging full participation in community life by all people, especially those with disabilities.

Since 1920, the Child Welfare League of America (CWLA) has been the nation's pre-eminent organization dedicated to ensuring that disadvantaged and vulnerable children are protected from harm and have the tools and resources they need to grow into the healthy and happy adults we want them to become. CWLA is the trusted authority for professionals who work with children and the only national organization with members from both public and private agencies, providing unique access and influence to all sectors of the children's services field. For additional information, visit www.cwla.org.