In this episode, we discuss all things advocacy with our guest Kristin Kaufman. Since recording this episode, the Illinois General Assembly passed the FY24 state budget, which includes funding for Governor Pritzker’s Smart Start Illinois initiative! This is a multi-year plan that aims to transform the early childhood education and care field for the state of Illinois. Learn more here.

This episode just scratched the surface of this topic. To learn more about our advocacy efforts and how to get involved, contact Kristin Kaufman at kkaufman@pcaillinois.org

Resources:

• Our 2022-2024 Policy Priorities Document


• Facebook Live of Governor Pritzker's full address at Early Childhood Advocacy Day


• Our partner organizations who organized Early Childhood Advocacy Day: Start Early, We, the Village, and Raising Illinois


• Sign up for our newsletter to be notified of advocacy opportunities


• Find your elected officials website