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5 Ways to Successfully Advocate and Organize for Children, Their Families, and Caregivers
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The Foundation for Child Development and The Care for All with Respect and Equity (CARE) Fund co-hosted a gathering in Washington, DC of 40 dedicated individuals who contributed to powerful advocacy and organizing efforts and worked for policies benefiting children and families during the pandemic. The goal: to build relationships, learn from each other, and prepare for future opportunities to drive positive change.
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A new resource, 5 Ways to Successfully Advocate and Organize for Children, Their Families, and Caregivers, captures the transformative discussions and lessons learned from advocates, organizers, policymakers, and caregivers dedicated to driving positive change for children and their families. They have laid the groundwork for transformative change, fostering learning, momentum, and inspiration for the work ahead.
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Key lessons from “losing well” and takeaways from resilience include:
- Empowerment Through Advocacy: Powerful advocacy and organizing efforts have led to positive policies benefiting children and families during the COVID response.
- The Strength of Collaboration: The significance of collaboration and the value of recognizing the expertise of diverse stakeholders in advocacy efforts can amplify meaningful impact by leveraging combined knowledge, experiences, and networks towards a common goal.
- Empowerment and Preparedness: Proactive planning, community engagement, and building power over time in advocacy and organizing efforts enables advocates to seize opportunities and drive meaningful change.
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How You Can Get Involved:
- Read the Summary: Explore the convening summary for valuable insights.
- Share Widely: Help amplify the voices of advocates by sharing the summary with your networks and communities.
- Stay Connected: Sign up for updates and stay informed about news from FCD!
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ABOUT US Founded in 1900, the Foundation for Child Development works at the intersection of research, policy, and practice to support young children in reaching their full potential.
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