Statewide Policy Advocacy Lead Role by Maya Ewings https://padlet.com/mayae16/qi2lznds4mmy9rrb Post your vision on what needs to be added or , what needs more to accomplish and any questions you have about the role en-us 2024-03-18 16:34:30 UTC 2024-03-27 20:49:35 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/2095994917/17adce061d3d4e0729a2891723301836/WCFC_Logo_square_transparent.png Current Statewide P&A Lead role mayae16 https://padlet.com/mayae16/qi2lznds4mmy9rrb/wish/2923573821 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 ]]> 2024-03-18 16:34:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mayae16/qi2lznds4mmy9rrb/wish/2923573821 test https://padlet.com/mayae16/qi2lznds4mmy9rrb/wish/2935819454 2024-03-27 20:31:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mayae16/qi2lznds4mmy9rrb/wish/2935819454 What about policy and advocacy at the local level? City Council, County Commissioners etc? https://padlet.com/mayae16/qi2lznds4mmy9rrb/wish/2935820637 2024-03-27 20:33:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mayae16/qi2lznds4mmy9rrb/wish/2935820637 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 https://padlet.com/mayae16/qi2lznds4mmy9rrb/wish/2935820689 2024-03-27 20:33:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mayae16/qi2lznds4mmy9rrb/wish/2935820689 More build-up to 2025 Advocacy Day / legislative session linden24 https://padlet.com/mayae16/qi2lznds4mmy9rrb/wish/2935820801 E.g., more time to develop communications materials, develop regional/state strategy


]]> 2024-03-27 20:34:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mayae16/qi2lznds4mmy9rrb/wish/2935820801 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? linden24 https://padlet.com/mayae16/qi2lznds4mmy9rrb/wish/2935822487 2024-03-27 20:37:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mayae16/qi2lznds4mmy9rrb/wish/2935822487 Lobbying policymakers, participating in public hearings, and engaging in grassroots campaigns to promote legislation that supports early childhood development. https://padlet.com/mayae16/qi2lznds4mmy9rrb/wish/2935822611 2024-03-27 20:37:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mayae16/qi2lznds4mmy9rrb/wish/2935822611 How do we engage and amplify families at the grassroots level, while connecting with our state level partners? https://padlet.com/mayae16/qi2lznds4mmy9rrb/wish/2935823790 2024-03-27 20:39:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mayae16/qi2lznds4mmy9rrb/wish/2935823790 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. https://padlet.com/mayae16/qi2lznds4mmy9rrb/wish/2935824061 2024-03-27 20:39:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mayae16/qi2lznds4mmy9rrb/wish/2935824061 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. https://padlet.com/mayae16/qi2lznds4mmy9rrb/wish/2935824312 2024-03-27 20:40:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mayae16/qi2lznds4mmy9rrb/wish/2935824312 Organizing community forums and town hall meetings, and creating opportunities for parents to share their stories and experiences with policymakers. https://padlet.com/mayae16/qi2lznds4mmy9rrb/wish/2935824665 2024-03-27 20:40:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mayae16/qi2lznds4mmy9rrb/wish/2935824665 As it exists, a full time person doing Policy and Advocacy for WCFC https://padlet.com/mayae16/qi2lznds4mmy9rrb/wish/2935826864 2024-03-27 20:44:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mayae16/qi2lznds4mmy9rrb/wish/2935826864