Advocacy Calendar
Plan your state legislative activities with this advocacy calendar.
January
- State of the state address
- Beginning of the regular legislative session (state)
What you can do:
Email your representatives to introduce yourself and inform them of the issues that matter to you
February
- Legislature in session (state)
What you can do:
Attend one of thread’s online advocacy events to stay updated on the legislative session
March
- Legislature in session (state)
What you can do:
Attend Advocacy 101 training with threads Public Policy Manager. Register here. Submit public testimony the House and Senate Finance Committees about the importance of continued investment in child care
April
Legislature in session (state)
- Week of young child
- Thank your early educators
What you can do:
Write a letter to the editor about the importance of child care
May
- Statutory ending of the legislative session (120 day limit)
- Wage worthy day
- Provider appreciation day
What you can do:
Send thank you note to legislators
June
What you can do:
Check voter registration information for accuracy (even years)
July
- In-district meetings/events with state legislators (odd years)
- Vote for Kids (even years)
August
- In-district meetings/events with federal legislators
- Primary election
September
What you can do:
Submit a story about child care to thread
October
- thread Summit (odd years)
What you can do:
Sign-up for thread’s action alerts to stay informed
November
- General election
What you can do:
Vote (even years)
Post on social media about the importance of child care
December
What you can do:
Connect with your new legislators (email lists, social media, etc.) (even)
Download thread’s updated legislative agenda