State and Local Advocacy Tools

The Tools

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  Giving Testimony on Infant-Toddler Issues at the State Capitol

  This advocacy tool provides you with a list of tips on offering testimony before state legislative committees, legislative study committees and at public hearings on state regulations.

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  Understanding Your State’s Public Policy Process

  In order to make the greatest impact on policies affecting babies, toddlers and their families, here are the resources available to help you navigate your state’s particular public policy process.

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  How Economists and the Business Community Advance a Birth to Five Agenda

  This article examines the economic benefits of investing in the earliest years and provides a state example which demonstrates it in action.

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  Partnering with the Business Community and Economists to Advance a Birth to Five Policy Agenda

  This article is dedicated to discussing the positive partnerships that can be made between the business community, economists and early childhood advocates to advance a birth to five policy agenda.

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  Strategies to Build Successful Coalitions

  This article provides practical strategies and examples to help you build effective coalitions to improve policies for infants and toddlers in your state or community.