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Blank, Helen; Poersch, Nicole Oxendine – 1996
This report focuses on working effectively with elected officials and policy makers, and may be used as a guide for self-assessment and as a training tool. Following an introduction outlining the importance of working effectively with state and local policy makers and reviewing state laws concerning lobbying, the guide is divided into 15 sections…
Descriptors: Child Advocacy, Day Care, Early Childhood Education, Local Government
Peer reviewedWilkins, Amy; Blank, Helen – Young Children, 1986
Examines four key elements of successful advocacy present in states' efforts to improve levels of funding and standards for child care. Strategies used in these legislative campaigns include (1) selection and focus of the issue, (2) development of a core constituency, (3) work with the media, and (4) build-up of legislative support (lobbying). (BB)
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Child Advocacy, Day Care, Early Childhood Education
Download full textBlank, Helen; Wade, Kim – 1999
Noting that school-age child care can be considered an important component of community support for children and families, this report provides information and advice for programs and individuals wishing to secure funding for school-age care programs. The report contains the following sections: (1) "School-Age Care: Why Do We Care?,"…
Descriptors: Child Advocacy, Elementary Education, Federal Aid, Financial Support
Blank, Helen – 1997
Drawing on the major implications for the future of child care across the country due to recent welfare reform, this report examines the many options that policymakers may consider and presents recommendations for policy choices that address both workforce development and child development issues. Key child care issues related to implementing the…
Descriptors: Child Advocacy, Children, Day Care, Day Care Centers
Blank, Helen – 1996
Shifts in child care policies are on the horizon. Congress has passed landmark changes in federal welfare programs that will have a major impact on the demand for child care and require states to re-examine many of their current child care policies. This paper by the Children's Defense Fund is intended to help child care advocates understand the…
Descriptors: Child Advocacy, Day Care, Early Childhood Education, Family Day Care
Blank, Helen; Adams, Gina – 1997
Access to quality child care is critical to working parents. Prior to the 1996 Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act, states had a significant level of responsibility for child care, and the 1996 welfare reform law further expanded the state's role. This report examines state efforts in child care and early education in…
Descriptors: Child Advocacy, Child Welfare, Childhood Needs, Day Care
