Advocacy Tools

Take action on behalf of children and families in Alaska by using these fact sheets and communications resources.

Fact Sheets

Child Care in Alaska

• Alaska Child Care Fact Sheet (2018)
• Alaska Early Childhood Advocacy Group Policy Agenda
• 2018 Public Policy Priorities Agenda
• Fact Sheet: Child Care Eligibility and Provider Payment Rates (2018)
• Fact Sheet: High Quality PreK Makes a Difference (2018)
• Fact Sheet: Quality Child Care Matters! (2018)

Background Basics

• Federal Child Care and Development Block Grant Act Summary (Enacted Nov. 19, 2014 -- PL113-186)
• FY2016-2018 Alaska Child Care State Plan
• The Alaska State Legislature Bill Action Status Inquiry System (BASIS)

Communications

• Sample Meeting Request Letter for Meetings in Juneau
• Sample Meeting Request Letter for Meetings in Your Community
• Sample Letter to the Editor (Hint: Keep it Short!)
• Sample Press Release