Advocate for children

Advocacy is a key component to help ensure and improve the health and well being of all children. Children and families face many issues throughout life that are influenced by local, state and federal policies often need assistance to help voice concerns. Preventing child abuse requires the shared commitment of individuals and organizations in every community.

The following is a list of ways you can advocate for children.

• Help your community understand the importance of supporting parents by organizing a Blue Ribbons for Kids public awareness campaign.
• Contact you local legislators and educate them about child abuse and neglect. Ask them to support funding for programs that strengthen families.
• Be an active community member and join or organize a community coalition that works to support families and prevent child abuse and neglect.
• Contact local organizations and ask them to sponsor parenting classes.
• Work to build a network of support for families in your community. Everyone has a role to play in keeping kids safe and families strong.