Advocacy Training Resources

Looking for in-depth resources for early childhood advocates? Check out our resources on:

• Media 101 Training Resources
• Changing Policy Through Site Visits Resources
• Social Media

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Early Childhood Advocacy Toolkit

Do you want to be a voice for young children? With the Ounce of Prevention Fund's toolkit, you'll learn how to educate key audiences and encourage elected officials to support early childhood initiatives.

View the complete Early Childhood Advocacy Toolkit.

En espanol: Guía para la promoción del desarrollo infantil temprano .

Download a section of the toolkit:

• Introduction to Advocacy
• Types of Advocacy
• Frame Your Message
• Communicate with Elected Officials
• United States Congress
• Illinois General Assembly
• How a Bill Becomes Law
• Lobby During the Legislative Process
• Work with the Media
• Voting and Elections
• Resources
  • Sample Legislator Phone Call and Letter/E-mail
  • Early Childhood Acronyms
  • Glossary of Legislative Terms
  • Key Illinois Early Childhood Organizations
  • Key National Child and Family Organizations
  • Illinois Maternal and Child Health Organizations
  • Related Government Agencies

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Early Childhood Talking Points

Use our talking points to communicate the benefits of early childhood education to lawmakers, community leaders and other stakeholders.

Read the talking points

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What to say when you meet your legislator

Advocacy Training: Talking to Your Legislator

Worried about getting tongue-tied when you meet legislators in person? Watch our short training video for pointers on how to get your message across quickly and effectively. The video shows a role-play exercise from Advocacy Day 2010.

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Birth-to-Five Program Inventory

The inventory is a comprehensive listing of Illinois government investments in programs that aim to improve the quality of life for expecting parents and children under age five and their families. Download the Birth-to-Five Program Inventory .