Advocacy Resources

Advocacy organizations can provide a wealth of information for the citizen advocate. Effective advocacy requires knowledge about the different legislative and regulatory processes, work with the media, and strong coalitions. These organizations offer tool kits, relevant facts and figures, strategies, advice, connections and opportunities for citizen involvement.

• Idaho Voices for Children

  Idaho Voices for Children Link
  

  Idaho Voices for Children was formed in November of 2004 to address the need for a coordinated statewide effort that would establish a policy agenda that would result in improved quality of life for all children and teens across Idaho. The group promotes policies that ensure each of our state's youth has an advocate and representation in the laws that protect and support them.

  The Strategic Design Team for Idaho Voices for Children operates on the premise that policy makers will elevate economically stressed families with young children as a policy priority when:

  • relevant issues are understood and framed towards widely held values,

  • they are provided realistic and cost-effective solutions, and

  • there is a ground swell of public support and effective advocacy.

• Children's Champions Action Center

  NAEYC's Children's Champions Action Center Link
  

  Sponsored through National Association for the Education of Young Children, use this friendly site to easily access information on:

  • Elected Officials
    Respond to action alerts by sending an e-mail to Congress

  • Issues and Legislation
    Learn about the federal legislative process, bill status and key votes

  • Guide to the Media
    Communicate key messages to the public and policy makers through the media

• NAEYC E-mail List

  NAEYC E-mail List Link
  

  What's happening in Congress and the Administration that impacts young children and families? Join our e-mail list to receive regular updates and action alerts on important issues.

• The Trust for Early Care and Education

  The Trust for Early Care and Education Link
  

  The Mission of the Trust for Early Care and Education is: To ensure that every American child, regardless of income or background, has access to a high quality pre-Kindergarten education that allows him or her to enter school ready to learn, and to begin life prepared to succeed.

  • TEE believes that a quality education is the surest route to success today, and that quality pre-K education, by well-trained professionals, is one of the best ways to put children on this path. Studies show that the benefits of high-quality pre-K become evident almost immediately and continue long after a child has entered elementary school. Not only do students with quality pre-K experience enjoy greater academic success, they are more successful in every area of their lives.