The local volunteers meet four or five times yearly for lobbying forays to Capitol Hill regarding issues of concern to home schooling families. These volunteers are drawn from the ranks of average home school families. The most important credential a home educating family can bring to Washington, DC, is an enthusiastic desire to preserve the blessings of liberty for the American family. The National Center for Home Education recognizes that America was not built by professional politicians or trained lobbyists, but by God-fearing families who were willing to take a stand for righteousness. As these Capitol Coordinators visit members of Congress to educate them about home schoolers' concerns, their strategic clout comes through the ability to generate large numbers of calls and letters from the legislator's own constituents, reinforcing what was shared in the office.
Politicians understand that talk is cheap, but votes are what really matters.
When they see that they are being watched closely and that 100 or more calls are generated in a timely fashion after a visit from a lobbyist, they take notice. Of course, calls thanking them for positive responses are worth their weight in gold, politically speaking. In order to join our lobby team, you must attend a CAP Basic Training for Home School Lobbyists Seminar. Click here for the CAP Lobby Coordinator Application . To generate grassroots involvement, Congressional District Coordinators have been identified throughout the states.