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Mission Statement/Declaration of Homeschooling Independence

CHN's Bylaws

California Homeschool Network (CHN) was founded in 1994 by a statewide group of homeschooling families. We are an inclusive group, which means we serve families from all religious and ethnic affiliations that practice all homeschooling styles. We are an all-volunteer organization of energetic and dedicated homeschooling families working to preserve our own educational freedom. CHN monitors and responds to legislation which may pose a threat to homeschooling. We also inform and empower homeschooling families, educate the public, and foster community among home educators in the state of California.

There are two other homeschooling organizations in California: The Homeschooling Association of California and the Christian Home Educators Association. CHN is unique in that we are the only organization with an elected board, reflecting the openness and inclusiveness of CHN. We are also the only group that makes it clear that, while we support all homeschooling families and the options they choose, we are dedicating our resources to preserving the freedom to homeschool independent of government intervention or regulation.

CHN believes that families and children are the real experts. Parents who turn to family-centered education are actually returning to a traditional way of helping children learn and grow. No two homeschooling families are alike; they define and create their own methods of education, incorporating their own values, belief systems, and talents. Decisions regarding the content, pacing and manner of each child’s education belong first and foremost to the family. Our goal is to provide you with a comprehensive view of homeschooling and let you decide what options and resources are best for your individual family.

Though the homeschooling movement is firmly established, and the academic track record of homeschooled students demonstrates remarkable success, the movement itself is not without its critics. Proponents of public education often view homeschooling as a threat to the future of public schools and the imposition of restrictive state or federal regulations is an ongoing concern. CHN is committed to keeping a watchful eye on legal and legislative developments on local, state, and national levels.

California Homeschool Network serves to inform and empower homeschooling families, educate the public, and foster community among home educators in the state of California. Our bimonthly newsletter, California Homeschool News , keeps you up-to-date on the latest news and information from around the state. Local Contacts are available by phone to answer your individual questions and our publications address specific interests. CHN is a resource you can count on.

Mission Statement/Declaration of Homeschooling Independence

CHN's Bylaws