We are supporting advocacy that improves the lives of Vermont’s young children, families, and providers.
Mission: The Vermont Early Childhood Advocacy Alliance is a statewide coalition of early childhood professionals and providers, parents, and employers working together to improve public policies that impact young children from birth to age eight on issues of health, safety, food security, economic security, and early care and education. To achieve this goal, the Alliance focuses on the creation and support of an annual Legislative Agenda in the Vermont legislature. The Agenda includes priority issues for the coalition’s diverse voices from around the state.
Activities: In addition to crafting an annual Legislative Agenda, the Alliance provides year-round advocacy support and facilitates meaningful interactions with policymakers.
During the course of the year, the Alliance works to support its legislative priorities in a number of ways inside and outside the State House by:
- Convening and coordinating stakeholders to collaborate more effectively;
- Mobilizing diverse constituencies to show broad support for legislative initiatives;
- Increasing public awareness of early childhood issues across Vermont;
- Strengthening leadership, communication, and advocacy skills of early childhood partners;
- Providing timely updates and information to stakeholders on legislative advocacy; and
- Engaging legislators and administration officials to ensure that our community’s voices are heard.
Monday, March 10, 2021 is Early Childhood Day at the Legislature. Register here: http://vecaa.org/ecdl/
State:
VermontInterests:
Food Security For Young Children, Funding For Early Childhood Education, Play, Play-Based Teaching And Learning, Requirements For Early Childhood Teachers, Support For Parents Of Young ChildrenSubmitted on:
February 27, 2021Contact Email:
Resources
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https://vecaa.org/