April 17, 2012
6:30 am: Bus leaves from Chicago to Springfield
10:30 a.m. - 3 pm: Advocacy Day activities in Springfield
Where
The State House Inn
101 East Adams Street
Springfield, IL 62701
Online registration opens soon!
Given the state's budget woes, it is more important than ever for families and providers to tell their legislators how important early learning programs are. Please join the Ounce of Prevention Fund for Early Childhood Advocacy Day to talk to your legislators in person in Springfield.
At this free event, you'll learn about current legislative and budget issues involving Preschool for All, home visiting and child care. You will also network with colleagues from around the state, visit the historic Illinois state capitol, and get energized to advocate for young children and their families.
Providers, home visitors, teachers, administrators, parents, students and supporters are encouraged to attend.
Register to receive:
- Transportation from Chicago (available only to the first 60 interested registrants)
- Pre-Advocacy Day training
- Materials
- Talking points
- Lunch and snacks
What's it like to participate in Advocacy Day? Watch videos of participants talking about what they accomplished last year.
Interested in having an Advocacy Day training at your office prior to the event? Email us at advocacy@ounceofprevention.org to set up a training session with an Ounce expert.