Think Babies™ NC Policy Agenda Infographic
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NC Child Advocacy Tools and Tips
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This toolkit supports parents, providers, and child advocates in participating in policy and advocacy.
The State of Child Care in America
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This website (created by the Center for American Progress, Bipartisan Policy Center, Child Care Aware of America, First Five Years Fund, and NAEYC) provides information about the Child Care and Development Block Grant, including an overview of the program, state data on the unmet need for child care assistance and highlights of how states are using their CCDBG funds.
Blog: Counting All Children in the 2020 Census Would Benefit Poor Children
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Blog: House Budget Leaves Too Many Children Behind
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A blog from Michele Rivest, Policy Director of the NC Early Education Coalition.
NCSL: Working With State Legislators – A Guide for Infant-Toddler Professionals
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This new guide from NCSL is designed to help infant-toddler professionals understand how state legislatures work and how state legislators gather information and develop policies related to early childhood. The guide also identifies how people outside state capitols can communicate effectively with their elected leaders and provide constructive input throughout the legislative process.
Strollers descend on Raleigh to push for policies supporting infants and toddlers (EdNC)
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Read an article in EdNC recapping our Strolling Thunder Think Babies™ NC Advocacy Day.
Blog: It’s Time to Think Babies!
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A blog from Michele Rivest, Policy Director of the NC Early Education Coalition.
Think Babies™ NC Policy Priorities
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- Early Education
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This policy agenda outlines the 2019 Think Babies™ NC policy priorities.
Think Babies™ NC Advocacy Toolkit
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This toolkit contains resources, templates, data, and more tools to help you be an effective advocate for infants, toddlers, their families and their educators.
2019 NC General Assembly Contact Information
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Download contact information for all NC state Senators and Representatives.
Press Release: North Carolina Family to Call on Congress to Prioritize Babies and Families
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Press Release: North Carolina Family to Call on Congress to Prioritize Babies and Families
Press Release: NC Early Education Coalition brings families and advocates to Raleigh on April 9th for Strolling Thunder: A Think Babies™ Advocacy Day
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Press Release: NC Early Education Coalition brings families and advocates to Raleigh on April 9th for Strolling Thunder: A Think Babies™ Advocacy Day
Webinar: Early Education Issues and Solutions Presentation (3.1.19)
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- Early Education
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This webinar explored early education issues in the 2019 legislative session and advocacy tools and resources.
Webinar: Early Education Issues and Solutions Recording (3.1.19)
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- Early Education
- Think Babies
This webinar explored early education issues in the 2019 legislative session and advocacy tools and resources.
NC Early Education Coalition 2019 Early Education Policy Agenda
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- Early Education
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This policy agenda outlines the NC Early Education Coalition's 2019 early education policy priorities.
Webinar: Think Babies™ NC Policy Priorities Recording (1.11.19)
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- Early Education
- Family Support
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This webinar, co-hosted with the NC Early Childhood Foundation, reviewed the issues on the 2019 Think Babies™ NC Policy Agenda and available advocacy tools.
Webinar: Think Babies™ NC Policy Priorities Presentation (1.11.19)
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- Early Education
- Family Support
- Health
- Think Babies
This webinar, co-hosted with the NC Early Childhood Foundation, reviewed the issues on the 2019 Think Babies™ NC Policy Agenda and available advocacy tools.
Heckman Equation: Perry Preschool Intergenerational Effects Toolkit
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Press Release: Communities in NC receive funding to support young children and families
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Press Release: Communities in NC receive funding to support young children and families
Blog: Raise the Banner for Infants, Toddlers and their Families
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- Early Education
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Written by Matthew Melmed, Executive Director of ZERO TO THREE, and Janet Froetscher, President of Pritzker Children’s Initiative.
National and Statewide Early Childhood Organizations
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A list of national and North Carolina statewide early childhood organizations and Think Babies™ partners.
How to Contact Your Legislators
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- Legislative
This handout provides communication tips for how to contact your legislators about early childhood issues.