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Unfortunately, the needs of children are often insufficiently addressed in public policy. That’s why organizations like the ZERO TO THREE Policy Center exist. They have developed a series of outstanding advocacy tools which we share with you below!
Understanding Your State's Public Policy Process
Every state is unique, and when it comes to public policy that statement could not be more true. In order to make the greatest impact on policies affecting babies, toddlers and their families, it is important to know what resources are available to help you navigate your state's particular public policy process. This advocacy tool provides you with resources to help you develop an understanding of your state and how policy decisions are made there.
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How to Plan a Site Visit: Inviting Policymakers to See Your Work with Infants, Toddlers & Their Families
One of the most effective ways to be a voice for children is to invite policymakers to experience your work with infants and toddlers for themselves. A site visit gives policymakers the opportunity to connect the decisions they make to the faces of infants, toddlers, and families in their community, and is a great strategy that can create a lasting impression. Use this advocacy tool to help plan and implement a site visit with your local, state and federal policymakers. Your coaliiton can help you plan your visit!
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Glossary of Policy & Advocacy Terms: The ABCs and Acronyms of Infant-Toddler Policy
In some ways, becoming an advocate means learning a new language -- the language of the public policy process. This glossary of policy and advocacy terms, specifically for the infant-toddler field, help you make sense of the terms and acronyms commonly used in the public policy and advocacy arena, so you can be an effective communicator and an effective advocate for infants and toddlers.
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Sample Invitation to Member of Congress for Site Visit
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In our last survey we asked parents "If you have child(ren) between the ages 0-5, how many nights per week do you read aloud to your child(ren)? Of the 503 parents that responded, here's what you said:
- 8% of you (42) said once per week
- 17% of you (88) said 2-3 times per week
- 20% of you (99) said 5 times per week
- 46% of you (232) said every night
- 5% of you (25) said hardly ever
- 3% of you (17) said never
Learning about books, reading and concepts of print are key to your child's readiness for kindergarten! When you read to your child regularly they learn about how to hold a book, they learn the difference between words and pictures, that lines of text are read from left to right and more! These are concepts they'll need to understand to enter kindergarten ready to learn! Get the Coalition's FREE 2011-2012 Kindergarten Readiness Calendar for a year's worth of tips, activities, and reading lists geared toward getting your child ready for kindergarten! Pick it up at any VPK registration site, or your early childhood provider!
