Missouri’s Alliance for Children, Youth, and Families has been organizing Missouri Child Advocacy Day for more than 20 years to allow child and youth advocates an opportunity to show their support for children’s issues. Attendance at this event has continued to increase, with more than 800 people attending last year.

The leadership committee for Missouri’s Alliance for Children, Youth, and Families works hard to ensure that there is relevant information for a diverse group of advocates.  So, whether you work in child welfare, early childhood, youth development, child health, or juvenile justice, there is something for you! Child Advocacy Day events include but are not limited to:

• Recognition of this year’s Child Advocate Award
• Workshops
• Exhibits showcasing services for children and families
• Meetings with legislators
• Networking with other advocates
• March to the Capitol and Rally

Before you go to Child Advocacy Day, sign up for a free Advocacy 101 workshop in your area!

Child Advocacy 101: Speaking Out for Kids from your Community to the Capitol*
*Eligible for 2 clock hours for child care providers!

Workshop Description:   Missouri’s annual Child Advocacy Day is an opportunity for parents, providers, and community members to speak up and ask lawmakers to make the health, safety, and education of Missouri’s children a top priority for the state.
This interactive training will provide advocates with the knowledge, confidence, and tools to effectively communicate with state lawmakers. We encourage all individuals or groups who plan to attend the 2010 Child Advocacy Day to attend a regional Advocacy 101 workshop beforehand.

Find a Child Advocacy 101 Training near you:

CAPE GIRARDEAU
When: Tuesday, March 16, 2 pm – 4 pm
Where: Pacific Hall, Room 109
Southeast Missouri State University
347 N. Pacific St., Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
RSVP: Call 1-800-811-8827 ext: 5 or email kschlegel@semo.edu

COLUMBIA
When: January 28, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: Center for Family Policy and Research
1400 Rock Quarry Rd, Columbia, MO 65201
Download Columbia Flyer
RSVP: Register on the Mid-Missouri MOCCRRN training calendar or by emailing Becky at rebecca.ragan.rentchler@gmail.com

HANNIBAL
When: March 13, 9:00 – 11:00 am
Where: Bank of Hannibal Community Room
3817 McMasters Avenue, Hannibal, MO 63401
RSVP: Register on the Mid-Missouri MOCCRRN training calendar or by emailing Becky at rebecca.ragan.rentchler@gmail.com

JOPLIN
When: February 2, 6:30-8:30pm
Where: North Joplin Head Start
1200 N. Main, Joplin, MO 64801
Download Joplin Flyer
RSVP: You must pre-register by calling Child Care Resource and Referral at (417) 887-3545 or 800-743-8497, Ex. 213.

KANSAS CITY
When: January 25, 6-8 pm AND February 1, 2-4 pm
Where: Mid-America Regional Council
600 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64105 
Download Kansas City Flyer
RSVP: Carrie Shapton, Partnership for Children, Shapton@pfc.org

KANSAS CITY (North)
When: February 18, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Where: Clay County Courthouse Annex Bldg, University of Missouri Extension Conference Rm
1901 NE 48th Street, Kansas City, MO, 64118
Download Northland Kansas City Flyer
RSVP: Carrie Shapton, Partnership for Children, Shapton@pfc.org

KIRKSVILLE
When: February 13, 9am -11 am
Where: Adair County Community Annex Bldg
300 N. Franklin, Kirksville, MO 63501
Download Kirksville Flyer
RSVP: Register on the Mid-Missouri MOCCRRN training calendar or by emailing Becky at rebecca.ragan.rentchler@gmail.com

ROLLA
When: February 27, 9am -11 am
Where: Phelps County Community Partnership
1101 Hauck Dr, Rolla, MO 65401
Download Rolla Flyer
RSVP: Register n the Mid-Missouri MOCCRRN training calendar or by emailing Becky at rebecca.ragan.rentchler@gmail.com

SPRINGFIELD
When: January 26, 6:30-8:30pm
Where: Council of Churches of the Ozarks
627 N. Glenstone, Springfield, MO 65802
Download Springfield Flyer
RSVP: You must pre-register by calling Child Care Resource and Referral at (417) 887-3545 or 800-743-8497, Ex. 213.

ST. LOUIS (South County)
When: February 6, 10 a.m. -12 p.m.
Where: South County Baptist Church/ 12995 Tesson Ferry Rd.
Download South County Flyer
Questions? Contact Judy Simpison at jsimpson@todaycare.com

ST. LOUIS
When: February 18, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Where: Vision for Children at Risk
2401 N Grand Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63106
Download St. Louis Flyer
Click here to RSVP online.
Questions? Contact Rich Patton at rhpatton@visionforchildren.org

WEST PLAINS
When: February 22, 6:00-8:00 pm
Where: Howell County Extension Center
217 Aid Ave, West Plains, MO
Download West Plains Flyer
RSVP: Contact Brenda Bell at bellbk@missouri.edu or 17-256-2391
Workshop Fee: $5

ST. JOSEPH
When: February 23, 6:30-8:30 pm
Where: YWCA
304 N 8th Street, St. Joseph, MO 64506
Questions? Contact Lynn Cartledge at lcartledge@ywcasj.org

You can also register for Child Advocacy 2010 using the following links:

Register an individual: http://voices.convio.net/site/Calendar/1273025626?view=Detail&id=100321
Register a group: http://voices.convio.net/site/Calendar/1273025626?view=Detail&id=100601