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“Early childhood advocacy is about making changes in the lives of young children and their families and the status of those who work so hard to teach and care for them. It is about convictions and compassion, empowerment and energy, courage and consensus.” (Goffin, S.G. and Lombardi, J., 1988)
Advocacy efforts for early childhood, education and children’s issues are not tackled by any single agency, entity or organization. The Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County makes a concerted effort to promote, endorse, participate in, and coordinate advocacy activities with various community organizations wanting to help children and their families. Our goal is to encourage everyone to become an advocate for local, state, and federal issues impacting children.
The ELCHC strives to provide the information and tools necessary for you to become a better advocate for children.
Check out ADVOCACY TOOLS
View Weekly LEGISLATIVE UPDATES once the session begins.
Check out BILLS OF INTERESTAND IMPACT to the early care and education community.
The Afterschool Alliance surveyed over 1,400 Florida after school programs on how the economy was affecting their programs and communities. Here's what they said:
- Nearly 8 in 10 programs reported a loss in funding due to the recession, with 2 in 10 reporting significant loss that will cause cutbacks to the program or cause one or more sites to close.
- 90% say more kids need afterschool in their community.
- 69% Report that funding is down from 2 years ago.
- Top significant barriers to participation are fees and transportation.
Go to www.afterschoolalliance.org to read more!
