• State of the state address
• Beginning of the regular legislative session (state)

What you can do:

Email your representatives to introduce yourself and inform them of the issues that matter to you.

• Legislature in session (state)

What you can do:

Attend one of thread’s online advocacy events to stay updated on the legislative session.

• Legislature in session (state)

What you can do:

Attend Advocacy 101 training with thread’s Public Policy Manager.

Submit public testimony the House and Senate Finance Committees about the importance of continued investment in child care.

• Legislature in session (state)
• NAEYC’s Week of the Young Child

What you can do:

Write a letter to the editor about the importance of child care.

• Statutory ending of the legislative session (120 day limit)
• Wage Worthy Day (May 1)
• Child Care Provider Appreciation Day (the Friday before Mother’s Day)

What you can do:

Send thank you notes to legislators.

What you can do:

Check your voter registration information for accuracy (even years).

• In-district meetings/events with state legislators (odd years)
• Vote for Kids (even years)

• In-district meetings/events with federal legislators
• Primary election

What you can do:

Submit a story about child care to thread.

• thread Economic Summit (odd years)

What you can do:

Sign-up for thread’s action alerts to stay informed.

• General election

What you can do:

Vote (even years).

Post on social media about the importance of child care.

What you can do:

Connect with your new legislators (email lists, social media, etc.) (even years)

Download thread’s updated legislative agenda.