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Childhood Begins at Home 101

Join us on December 13, 2018, 9:30-10:30am to celebrate Pennsylvania's increased investment in home visiting. Learn about evidence-based programs supporting children and families, advocacy opportunities, communication strategies, and ways to champion and endorse the cause. Let's work together to ensure families' voices are heard!

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Childhood Begins at Home 101

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  1. Childhood Begins at Home 101 December 13, 2018 9:30-10:30am Presented by Sara Bradley, Learning Policy Director PA Partnerships for Children Rosemarie Halt Senior Director of Policy Maternity Care Coalition Karen Shanoski, State Office Director PA Parents as Teachers

  2. Celebrating Home Visiting Accomplishments Since 2015 Pennsylvania has increased investment in Home Visiting by $15 million!

  3. Current Childhood Begins at Home Evidence-Based Programs Evidence-based home visiting is a research-proven tool to support the development and safety of our most vulnerable children and their families

  4. Home Visiting Video Sec. Miller

  5. Pennsylvania Report

  6. The 2019 Campaign • Governing Body members – include original organizations as well as adding membership to state based organization able to take an active role in advocacy • Endorsing members – includes state based organizations able to provide support for campaigns’ principals, goals and strategies

  7. Governing Committee 2018-2019

  8. The 2019 Campaign Goals • Expand state investment to $25 million in the Community Based-Family Centers line within the Department of Human Services budget to serve an additional 5,000 families • Preserve current funding levels in the Nurse-Family Partnership line and in the Community Based-Family Centers line within the Department of Human Services budget.

  9. Making the Case for Evidence-Based Home Visiting Advocacy • Build awareness of EBHV • Describe impact of services • Discuss the policy issues (access to services; need for public investments) • Lobbying • Influence to take a specific action on specific legislation

  10. Opportunities to Use Your Voice Coordinate with your Model State Office or Lead Agency

  11. Champion and Legislator Visits • Work with local EBHV models as partners. • Host an event for champions and legislators. • Visit with legislators in Harrisburg. • Brief EBHV & model information • Short parent/family impact story

  12. Communication Strategies • Use media and social media to promote EBHV. • Send newsletters and social media posts • Videos • Create mini videos to tell story for social media • Letters/Op-Ed for print publications and blogs • Describe value of EBHV on family and community • Encourage Campaign endorsement • Share website

  13. Supporting Families to Speak for Themselves

  14. Cultivating Community Champions • Connect with influential leaders in your community who may become champions • Meet with legislators and staff regularly • Encourage community partners to describe their support and join the Campaign • Invite to participate in events • Share newsletter, announcements and social media postings

  15. Endorse the Campaign

  16. Help our Families Voices Be Heard

  17. Questions? e

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