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.
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.
