Messages for Families

Last year I participated in our local Advocacy day. Making my rounds to government officials stressing the importance of quality early childhood education. This was an exciting moment in my life, because I was doing something I had always dreamed of. I was at the state capitol and I was confessing my concerns to the people who have the power to change things. We were fighting for funds to implement a new program called Qualitstars NY. This was an amazing opportunity for me and I gained so much experience by watching these early childhood professional speech about something they are passionate for. I actually was able to get a change to speak as well, and it felt great to let my voice be heard. This was a successful campaign and led to the program getting funded. It is now being implemented in some faculties in my area, and had several successful test studies. I was very happy to be apart of that campaign to improve quality in childcare programs.

After working with these women and participating in this experience it has made me want to continue my advocacy efforts. It was such a great experience to see these efforts pay off, and I want to know that feeling again.  I am trying to make as many connections in the field as possible so that I can help and stay current on all of the issues that arise in my area.