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ABCs of Advocacy

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One person can make a major difference in the lives of children. There are many ways to get involved. Volunteer at a community-based organization that helps children, share your concerns about child welfare with local elected officials, or write a letter to the editor of a local newspaper. Here's how you can get involved:

Voice your support: Take a stand on policies and legislation that improve the well-being of children when it comes to health, safety and early education.

Stay informed: Subscribe to First 5 LA’s Monday Morning Report and other child advocacy newsletters that track policy matters:

Write letters: Submit letters to the editor in local newspapers in response to articles about to children’s health, education and safety.

Contact elected officials: Write or call the governor and state and federal lawmakers to voice your support for legislation that improves the well-being of all children.

  • Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger
    State Capitol Building
    Sacramento, CA 95814
    Phone: 916-445-2841
    Fax: 916-445-4633
    Email the Governor (web form)
  • Assembly Speaker John A Pérez
    State Capitol
    P.O. Box 942849
    Sacramento, CA 94249-0046
    Tel: (916) 319-2046
    Fax: (916) 319-2146
  • Senate President Darrell Steinberg
    State Capitol, Room 205
    Sacramento,  CA  95814
    Phone:  (916) 651-4006
    Fax:  (916) 323-2263
  • Assemblymember Bob Blumenfield
    Chair, Assembly Budget Committee
    State Capitol
    P.O. Box 942849
    Sacramento, CA 94249-0040
    Tel: (916) 319-2040
    Fax: (916) 319-2140
  • Senator Denise Ducheny
    Chair, State Senate Budget Committee
    State Capitol,
    Room 5035
    Sacramento,  CA  95814
    (916) 651-4040
    (916) 327-3522 fax
  • Find your state Senator or Assembly member
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