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Missouri’s annual Child Advocacy Day is an opportunity for parents, providers, and community members to speak up and ask lawmakers to make the health, safety, and education of Missouri’s children a top priority for the state. Activities at Child Advocacy Day include:
- Workshops on current legislative and budget issues affecting children and families
- Meetings with legislators
- March to the Capitol and Rally
- Exhibits showcasing services for children and families
- Recognition of this year’s Child Advocate Award winner(s)
Please join the MO Alliance for Children, Youth, and Families for the 30th Annual Child Advocacy Day in Jefferson City on March 28th, 2012
MISSOURI’S CHILDREN:
- 268 thousand live in poverty, 107 thousand under the age of 6 live in poverty
- More than 100 thousand lack health insurance.
- 320 thousand are alone after school.
- 10 thousand drop out of school.
- 7 thousand are abused & neglected.
- 310 thousand under 6 need child care.
Let Missouri lawmakers know:
There are thousands of reasons to make children’s issues a top priority for the state!
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