From May 2021 to June 2022, five state teams in Maine, New Jersey, North Carolina, Texas, and Washington set out to identify policy and advocacy priorities to increase equitable access to EHS/HS with an emphasis on partnering with parents and promoting equity. Each team was led by a multi-issue child advocacy organization – Advocates for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ), Children’s Alliance in Washington state, Children at Risk in Texas, Maine Children’s Alliance (MCA), and North Carolina Early Education Coalition – and included a range of partners such as family advocates, grassroots organizations, and government staff. Leadership of people of color on the teams was key for mobilizing the on-the-ground parent engagement efforts. Teams assessed the landscape of EHS/HS services and barriers to equitable access, built and strengthened advocacy coalitions, and developed family-driven policy and advocacy priorities. (author abstract)
Breaking the silence and bringing good noise: Parents and advocates come together to center lived experiences
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Reports & Papers
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United States
State(s)/Territories/Tribal Nation(s):
Maine;
New Jersey;
North Carolina;
Texas;
Washington
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