Although these books were initially released in May 1998, they are still great advocacy tools. They address child care challenges in your state including the cost, quality, and availability of child care. They also include a state specific one-pager, Child Care Facts at a Glance. The sources cited in the publication can provide current data for your state. The reference books are 8 x 11 tape-bound and approximately 12 pages, depending upon the state.
Discussions also focus on how federal processes interface with state and local policy-making.
The seminar includes field trips to Capitol Hill and meetings with representatives from the House and Senate. Participants will hear speakers from national organizations such as the National Association for the Education of Young Children, the National Black Child Development Institute, and the Children's Defense Fund and will learn how to become an effective and informed voice for children. Leaders in human services, early childhood education, and Head Start personnel, as well as graduate students, researchers, and higher education faculty are encouraged to attend.