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Stay informed on state early childhood policy and advocacy efforts

Represent WCFC at various advocacy tables

Communicate state policy and advocacy updates and calls to action, with WCFC network

Participate in the Early Learning Action Alliance and/or other relevant groups

Attend the Washington State Department of Children Youth & Families Early Learning Advisory Council (every other month)

Act as Project Manager for WCFC Advocacy Day (February) and other advocacy related events

Support Regional Advocacy Leads in their local advocacy development

Elevate community voice to decision making tables

Facilitate the Washington State Policy & Advocacy Learning Network. This a cross-sector group of stakeholders that meets every other month.

Attend WCFC Leadership meetings (quarterly)

Submit monthly reporting form.

Review and highlight current P&A Lead role

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What about policy and advocacy at the local level? City Council, County Commissioners etc?

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What about policy and advocacy at the local level? City Council, County Commissioners etc?

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Policy & Advocacy Lead should attend regional coalition meetings to hear what is happening across the state that is duplicative from more than just the Regional Lead

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Policy & Advocacy Lead should attend regional coalition meetings to hear what is happening across the state that is duplicative from more than just the Regional Lead

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More build-up to 2025 Advocacy Day / legislative session

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More build-up to 2025 Advocacy Day / legislative session

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E.g., more time to develop communications materials, develop regional/state strategy

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If the P & A Learning Network 'sunsets,' will there still be a statewide space for regional input/co-design around our collective statewide leg ask and agenda? 

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If the P & A Learning Network 'sunsets,' will there still be a statewide space for regional input/co-design around our collective statewide leg ask and agenda? 

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Lobbying policymakers, participating in public hearings, and engaging in grassroots campaigns to promote legislation that supports early childhood development.

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Lobbying policymakers, participating in public hearings, and engaging in grassroots campaigns to promote legislation that supports early childhood development.

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How do we engage and amplify families at the grassroots level, while connecting with our state level partners?

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How do we engage and amplify families at the grassroots level, while connecting with our state level partners?

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Coalition Building: Advocates collaborate with other organizations, stakeholders, and community members to form coalitions dedicated to early childhood issues. By working together, advocates can amplify their voices, share resources, and coordinate efforts to advocate for policy changes and allocate funding to support early childhood programs and services. 

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Coalition Building: Advocates collaborate with other organizations, stakeholders, and community members to form coalitions dedicated to early childhood issues. By working together, advocates can amplify their voices, share resources, and coordinate efforts to advocate for policy changes and allocate funding to support early childhood programs and services. 

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More/continued support to Regional Advocacy Leads based on their regions individual needs. Supports tailored to the unique needs. Spending more time coming into local communities. 

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More/continued support to Regional Advocacy Leads based on their regions individual needs. Supports tailored to the unique needs. Spending more time coming into local communities. 

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Organizing community forums and town hall meetings, and creating opportunities for parents to share their stories and experiences with policymakers.

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Organizing community forums and town hall meetings, and creating opportunities for parents to share their stories and experiences with policymakers.

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As it exists, a full time person doing Policy and Advocacy for WCFC

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As it exists, a full time person doing Policy and Advocacy for WCFC