Building WCFC's 2025 Legislative Agenda by Henedina Tavares https://padlet.com/ht616/5tmvj0ceuyra89t3 Share your ideas and comment on others! en-us 2024-10-14 21:55:48 UTC 2024-11-04 23:36:39 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f9e0.png Share ONE word that describes the current state of family voice and resource access in your community. ht616 https://padlet.com/ht616/5tmvj0ceuyra89t3/wish/3168962491 2024-10-14 22:06:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ht616/5tmvj0ceuyra89t3/wish/3168962491 What are the biggest challenges families face in accessing resources and advocating for their children's early learning and development? ht616 https://padlet.com/ht616/5tmvj0ceuyra89t3/wish/3168974589 Please categorize your responses under the following headings:

]]> 2024-10-14 22:27:28 UTC https://padlet.com/ht616/5tmvj0ceuyra89t3/wish/3168974589 Child Care: (e.g., affordability, availability, finding quality care, navigating subsidy systems) ht616 https://padlet.com/ht616/5tmvj0ceuyra89t3/wish/3168975619 2024-10-14 22:29:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ht616/5tmvj0ceuyra89t3/wish/3168975619 Healthcare: (e.g., accessing health insurance, finding specialists, affording care, understanding developmental concerns) ht616 https://padlet.com/ht616/5tmvj0ceuyra89t3/wish/3168975773 2024-10-14 22:29:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ht616/5tmvj0ceuyra89t3/wish/3168975773 Education: (e.g., enrolling in early learning programs, accessing early intervention services, navigating the school system, advocating for children's needs) ht616 https://padlet.com/ht616/5tmvj0ceuyra89t3/wish/3168975925 2024-10-14 22:29:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ht616/5tmvj0ceuyra89t3/wish/3168975925 Housing: (e.g., finding affordable and stable housing, living in safe neighborhoods with access to quality early learning programs) ht616 https://padlet.com/ht616/5tmvj0ceuyra89t3/wish/3168976030 2024-10-14 22:29:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ht616/5tmvj0ceuyra89t3/wish/3168976030 Safety and Security: (e.g., concerns about children's safety in their home or community, experiencing or witnessing trauma) ht616 https://padlet.com/ht616/5tmvj0ceuyra89t3/wish/3168976181 2024-10-14 22:29:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ht616/5tmvj0ceuyra89t3/wish/3168976181 Social Services: (e.g., navigating complex systems, accessing support for basic needs like food and housing, finding culturally relevant services) ht616 https://padlet.com/ht616/5tmvj0ceuyra89t3/wish/3168976280 2024-10-14 22:30:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ht616/5tmvj0ceuyra89t3/wish/3168976280 Employment and Economic Stability: (e.g., balancing work and family responsibilities, affording basic needs, accessing job training and education) ht616 https://padlet.com/ht616/5tmvj0ceuyra89t3/wish/3168976368 2024-10-14 22:30:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ht616/5tmvj0ceuyra89t3/wish/3168976368 Other: (Please specify) ht616 https://padlet.com/ht616/5tmvj0ceuyra89t3/wish/3168976465 2024-10-14 22:30:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ht616/5tmvj0ceuyra89t3/wish/3168976465 Based on the challenges and solutions we've discussed, which THREE issues should WCFC focus on to make the biggest impact for families in the upcoming legislative session? (Use the voting 👍🏽 feature in Padlet to show your top choice.) ht616 https://padlet.com/ht616/5tmvj0ceuyra89t3/wish/3168980864 2024-10-14 22:37:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ht616/5tmvj0ceuyra89t3/wish/3168980864 What are some successful initiatives, programs, or policies that you've seen or heard about that are making a difference in helping families with young children access resources and/or have their voices heard? ht616 https://padlet.com/ht616/5tmvj0ceuyra89t3/wish/3169002702 2024-10-14 23:11:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ht616/5tmvj0ceuyra89t3/wish/3169002702