The Americans for Equal Shared Parenting's Board of Directors is dedicated to raising awareness of the need for equal shared parenting legislation across the country. Working in collaboration with other organizations in the shared parenting community, AFESP will focus on: Organizing local events in cities across America aimed at educating attendees, creating a positive image with the media, and gaining credibility and attention with members of state legislatures. Building positive working relationships with members of state legislatures. Being part of local community events in an effort to create a positive image of shared parenting organizations. Creating a call-to-action database to be used in educating people as shared parenting legislation is introduced across the county. Raising funds to accomplish the above goals