Advocacy
Why is Advocating for Play so Important? Alarming Trends Affecting Childhood IPA USA is deeply concerned by many alarming trends…
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MINI GRANT OPPORTUNITY To be eligible for a grant, you must be a current member of IPA USA The USA…
What We Do
IPA-USA carries forth the mission of its parent organization, IPA World. To accomplish the Vision, Mission, and Guiding Principles, IPA-USA…
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Membership
If you believe that: • Play, along with the basic needs of nutrition, health, shelter and education, is vital for the development of the potential of all children;• Family participation needs to be strengthened by support systems such as play leadership;• Environments and programs to meet children’s real needs should be created. If you are…
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Ready to take your support for play offline and out into the world? Working in partnership with TreeandBack, a small business with a like-minded mission to get kids outdoors and engaged in play, our Social Media, Outreach, and Advocacy committee has created a T-shirt, “Trees Over Screens”. …
Read MoreState Play Advocates
How does IPA/USA advocate for play across the nation? By having advocates like you at the local level. Not all support for this cause is monetary – sometimes the most important donation you can make is your time. We are in the process of expanding this network and would love your participation. Please feel free…
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Your support can make all the difference in a child’s day. IPA-USA is a 501(c)(3), and your donation is tax-deductible.
Read MorePlay Talk
Articles and Discussions around the importance of Play. Members can find more in our Play Blast and eJournals!
Porch Play Chats- Play, Childhood, & Race with Nathaniel Bryan
Welcome to Porch Play Chats, sponsored by the American Association for Promoting the Child’s Right to Play, or more affectionately called IPA USA. IPA USA is the USA Affiliate of the International Play Association. You can learn more about us by visiting our website, IPAUSA.org to join our advocacy efforts on promoting a child’s right…
Continue ReadingPorch Play Chats w/ Harrison Pinckney on Play, Childhood, & Race (1st)
Welcome to Porch Play Chats, sponsored by the American Association for Promoting the Child’s Right to Play, or more affectionately called IPA USA. IPA USA is the USA Affiliate of the International Play Association. You can learn more about us by visiting our website, IPAUSA.org to join our advocacy efforts on promoting a child’s right…
Continue ReadingPorch Play Chat with Ross Thompson on Figuring out ways to say yes to big-body/rough-and-play/risky-play — “It doesn’t mean Wrestlemania on Monday morning.”
Porch Play Chats are conversations with experts regarding topics related to play. Sponsored by the American Association for Promoting the Child’s Right to Play or more affectionately known as IPA USA, these Porch Play Chats bring nuggets of information to help you incorporate more play into children’s day. To learn more about IPA USA, visit…
Continue ReadingPorch Play Chat with Brad Roberts on the Play Opportunities for all Children with Disabilities
Just released is the Porch Play Chat with Brad Roberts on the importance of access to play for children with disabilities.. Click on the Youtube or Facebook icon on the top right of the page to see the latest Porch Play Chat. Brad has also provided a list of resources to help you find equipment…
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