The corporation is organized and and operated exclusively for advocacy, education, leadership, and partnership development purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States internal law). In furtherance of these purposes, the corporation provides a regional forum for the continued enhancement of the status of children and families. R7HSA is governed by a sixteen member Board of Directors representing the four state region; IA, KS, MO & NE.