State Stories: Family Voice Advocacy
Many state early childhood policy advocacy organizations are already engaging family voice authentically in their agenda setting and advocacy. Dive in to these case studies developed by the National Center for Parent and Family Leadership to see how this work can look in practice.
Elevating Parent Leadership in Louisiana: Building Power for Equitable Early Childhood Policy
In Louisiana, advancing equitable early childhood policy requires more than technical solutions – it requires listening to families and sharing power with those most impacted by the systems meant to support young children. Geaux Far Louisiana is a statewide coalition of parents and early childhood health and education leaders working together to transform Louisiana’s early childhood systems so they better meet the needs of families. more >>
Elevating Family Leadership in New York: Building Power for Universal Child Care
More Stories from the Alliance Network on Centering Family Voice
Four States Showcase the Power and Impact of Engaging Families and Valuing Their Stories
Statewide engagement is vital to building a strong early childhood infrastructure that is responsive to families’ diverse needs and where educators are recognized and supported. Advocates who want to see what this looks like in practice need look no further than North Carolina, Florida, Missouri, and Louisiana—where coalitions and organizations are transforming new statewide learning and relationships into tangible plans.
State Advocates Learn Together in New Collaboration Community on Elevating Parent Voice in Advocacy
In partnership with the Alliance for Early Success, ZERO TO THREE has launched a collaboration community to support Alliance state grantees in elevating family voice and cultivating their leadership in advocacy and policy. A key focus of the community is exploring strategies to shift organizational culture and systems in ways that support meaningful partnership with families from the beginning of policy agenda development through the policy implementation process.
Alliance Grantees Huddle To Share Their Community-Building Experiences
State allies in the Alliance for Early Success network recently gathered to discuss how they approach “community engagement” in their work. The group considered a range of questions as they shared their community engagement experiences and explored the nuances of authentic partnerships.
In California, Parents and Child Care Providers Work Together to Make Meaningful Change
Things are looking up for young children, parents, and child care providers in California thanks to transformational legislative wins over the summer of 2023. These policy achievements did not happen by chance, but were the result of a coordinated effort that was fueled by the grassroots organizing of parents, providers, and thousands of organizations speaking with one voice.