April 7th, 2010
Jefferson City, Missouri 		Missouri's Child Advocacy Day
28th Anniversary
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A young child sits on the steps of the Capitol during the Child Advocacy Day Rally.
 


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. Activities at Child Advocacy Day include:

  • Workshops on current legislative and budget issues affecting children and families
  • Meetings with legislators
  • March to the Capitol and Rally
  • Exhibits showcasing services for children and families
  • Recognition of this year’s Child Advocate Award winner(s)

Please join the MO Alliance for Children, Youth, and Families for the 28th Annual Child Advocacy Day in Jefferson City on April 7, 2010.  RSVP Today!

Just you attending? RSVP as an individual here:http://tiny.cc/MOCAD_RSVPIndividual

Bringing a group? RSVP as a group here: http://tiny.cc/MOCAD_RSVPGroup

MISSOURI’S CHILDREN:

  • 259 thousand live in poverty.
  • 100 thousand lack health insurance.
  • 318 thousand are alone after school.
  • 12 thousand drop out of school.
  • 5 thousand are abused & neglected.
  • 310 thousand under 6 need child care.

Let Missouri lawmakers know:
There are thousands of reasons to make children’s issues a top priority for the state!

Click here for more details on the Agenda and Workshops for Child Advocacy Day on April 7th.