This week I explored the Take Action portion of the Child Care Aware of America website. I was nativagated to the Legislative Action Center. I could view child care standards for all 50 states and there were several links pertaining to every issue we have covered thus far in our programs and this course. I could also put in my zip code and find the officials in my area, contacts for the media, and election information. Right now Child Are Aware of America is urging everyone to contact their officials to urge them to cosponsor the Child Care and Development Block Grant of 2013.
The website has a whole section dedicated to equity and accessibility of child care for children. The website has a ton of valuable information including stories behind the issues, the reasons why these issues are relevant and what the next step is to reduce or eliminate it.
I am really excited that they provided direct emails for their Public Policy and Advocacy staff. I will be contacting their staff to gain more insight on their job and how I can become more involved in my area.
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Thanks for the mention! If you have any other questions about our policy work, please contact us. Best, Monique
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