Interested in getting involved in ECE policy issues? Not sure where to begin?

Take a look at DVAEYC's advocacy resources to discover quick and easy ways to get involved, including locating and communicating with your legislators, educating your community, and engaging caregivers about the importance of quality early childhood education and care.

Don't miss the opportunity to excercise your freedom to vote! Encourage others to do the same!

Voting is a way to say what's important to you, and to say it straight to the politicians and goverment officials. If you care about issues that affect families and young children, let your vote be your voice!

Learn About Your Legislators

• Identify Your Legislator
• Guide to State Government

Build Connections with Your Legislator

• Legislative Visit Packet
• Legislative Visit Forms - Meeting and Report
• Planning a Visit for Legislators to Child Care Centers
• Job Shadowing Day

Resources for Effective Organizing

• Tips for Working with the Media
• Five Minute Table
• Worthy Wage Dolls and "Walk-a-Mile" Shoes
• Best Practices Salary Scale
• Parent Checklist for Quality ECE

General Election Resources

• Pennsylvania ECE Advocacy Information
• PA State Voter Information
• Voter Guide - including important information about voting and local resources.
• Candidate Information

Election Activities & Materials

• Get Out the Vote Panel Display - including sample documents and photos
  • "Get Out the Vote" wording for headlines on panel 8.5 x 14
  • "Your Voice, Your Vote"
  • On-Line Voter Registration Form
• "Our Kids Can't Vote--But We Can" flyer
• Top 10 ECE Activities for the Election Season
• "So you don't plan to vote? Think again!" flyer