Rally to make children a state and national political priority!

We are proud to participate in Step Up for Kids New York, a special day for child-friendly organizations and individuals to join together in every state capital to call upon presidential, congressional, and statewide candidates to address the needs of children and discuss their plans for meeting those needs.

A national event in Washington, DC, at the National Press Club, will feature renowned pediatrician Dr. T. Berry Brazelton, who will speak to the need to make greater investments in children and also call upon the candidates to make children a priority. The goal is to leverage media attention on children’s issues and to continue to organize and mobilize child-friendly groups across the country.

New York's event will be hosted on September 16, 2008, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., on the steps of the New York State Capitol. We’re planning for direct access to the DC event and a smart, comprehensive program of champions for children. The event will also include resource tables, information, food, and fun for the family.

We’re inviting all organizations, individuals, businesses, and agencies that touch the life of a child to join us in urging candidates to recognize that every child matters.

The Step Up for Kids Campaign was conceived by the Every Child Matters Education Fund (ECMEF). New York’s efforts in the Every Child Matters campaign are led by the New York Children’s Action Network, better known as New York CAN.

The event is free, but registration is requested as we're hoping to get 2,000 - 3,000 people to rally in support of kids.

Take action now: Register for the September 16 event

Read more about the Step Up for Kids Campaign (PDF)

Download the save-the-date flyer (PDF)

Download the registration form (PDF)

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