1. Matt provided an update on child advocacy efforts at the state and federal levels, noting an increase in federal advocacy since the recent elections.
2. Matt sought feedback from the board on two organizational matters: partnering with an advocacy group called Fight Crime: Invest for Kids, and obtaining $100,000 in funding to take on a networking and engagement role for child advocacy organizations.
3. Board members expressed concerns about merging with or taking on the liabilities of another organization, and noted a lack of funds to support a new $100,000 initiative.