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The Wisconsin Council on Children and Families presents...
Advocate & Lobby
for Kids Day
Raise your voice for Wisconsin's kids! |
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Thursday, March 21, 2013
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
First United Methodist Church
203 Wisconsin Avenue
Madison, Wisconsin |
REGISTER NOW
Registration for this event is closed.
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Now Approved as a Registry Tier 1 Training
(6 hours) for
ECE Professionals
Join WCCF for this interactive, advocacy training that will include a state budget update with question and answer time. You’ll connect with peers from around the state, have lots of time for networking, learn valuable skills, and leave with tips and connections to enhance your advocacy efforts. PLUS you will be able to put your skills right to work with a visit to YOUR state senator and
representative!
WHAT IS ADVOCATE & LOBBY FOR KIDS DAY?
The training covers the following:
- Update on the 2013-2015 state budget and legislative issues affecting kids and families
- How to plan & implement a successful advocacy message on your issue(s)
- New legislative redistricting maps session
- A visit to the State Capitol to meet with state senators, representatives or staff
WHO SHOULD ATTEND ADVOCATE & LOBBY FOR KIDS DAY?
Anyone who wants to learn how to effectively raise their voice for children and families! Experienced advocates as well as beginners are welcome. Individuals from all racial, ethnic, religious, socioeconomic, professional and political backgrounds are encouraged to attend.
Past participants include: parents, foster parents, teachers, child care providers, non-profit directors, outreach coordinators, social workers, nurses, therapists, college students, victim advocates, parent educators, chaplains and many others...
GENERAL INFORMATION
Location.
Advocate and Lobby for Kids Day will be held at First United Methodist Church in
Madison, close to the Capitol. First United Methodist Church is located at 203 Wisconsin Avenue.
Schedule. Thursday, March 21, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM as follows:
| 9:00 AM |
Registration and Continental Breakfast (provided by WCCF) |
| 9:15 - 9:30 |
Welcome and Introductions |
| 9:30 - 10:30 |
Advocacy Spectrum and Legislative Communications |
| 10:30 - 11:30 |
State Budget, Health Care, and Legislative Briefing |
| 11:30 - 11:45 |
New Legislative Maps. What district do you live in? |
| 11:45-12:30 |
How to Advocate with Video Taping Your Personal Story |
| 12:30 - 1:30 PM |
Lunch (provided by WCCF) |
| 1:30 - 2:30 |
Role Play for Meeting with Legislators |
| 2:30 |
Walk to State Capitol |
| 3:00-4:00 |
Meetings with Legislators in State Capitol |
Continuing Education Credit. Approved as a Registry Tier 1 Training (6 hours for ECE professionals).
Cost and Registration. $40 (Registration fees include all training materials, continental breakfast and lunch).
REGISTER NOW
Registration for this event is closed.
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Questions?
Please contact Sabrina Gentile at (608) 284-0580 ext. 306 or sgentile@wccf.org
Advocate and Lobby for Kids Day 2013
WI Council on Children and Families
555 W. Washington Avenue, Suite 200
Madison, WI 53703 |
