These national organizations are taking a lead to highlight the importance of children in elections. They offer practical tools you can use and ways you can join their advocacy.
America for Early Ed’s Advocacy Toolbox
American Academy of Pediatrics: 2014 State Elections, A Guide for AAP Chapters
Children’s Defense Fund: Action Council
Children’s Defense Fund: Voter Guide
Every Child Matters: Questions for the Candidates
First Focus Campaign for Children: Follow election and kids-related tweets
National PTA: Education Questions for Political Candidates
New America: Looking Ahead to 2020: How the Presidential Candidates Fare on Education Policy Issues
Partnership for America’s Children: Election Advocacy Resources
Save the Children Action Network: High 5 for Kids Campaign
Securing America’s Future: 20/20 Vision for Children
UNICEF USA: Civic Action Center
UNICEF USA: National Youth Council’s Letter to presidential candidates
UNICEF USA: Youth Study (a poll of US youth ages 8-17)
If you are working to make children a higher priority in elections and not yet listed here please let us know. Contact us at info@kidsimpact.org.