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Convention attendees engage over lunch.[/caption]
Waterville, ME - On September 6, 2014, the Maine Children’s Alliance (MCA) released the Platform for Maine's Children
at the first ever Children’s
Convention. Educare Central Maine
, a high quality learning and development center for children birth to age five, provided an inspiring location for the event.
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Attendees talk about the economic issues facing Maine children and families.[/caption]
The Children's Platform offers a vision for how we might close the gap between what we know children need for health and well-being and what we do to ensure it. It is intended to inform citizens and policymakers about the best ways to secure positive outcomes for children across all domains of child well-being.
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Child advocates are needed in every legislative district in Maine.[/caption]
Because children can’t vote, they must rely on adults in their communities to advocate on their behalf. The Convention, supported by the Bingham Program
and the Buffet Early Childhood Fund
, offered a chance for participants to raise their collective voices in support of Maine kids and families.
The following priorities were discussed at the Convention:
❋ Access to high quality early care and education
❋ Promoting children’s health
❋ Preparing our students for the future
❋ Supporting family economic security
MCA will be working with child advocates in legislative districts across Maine to make sure that voters and candidates are thinking of what is best for children throughout the election season and beyond.
To join in our efforts, please email your contact information to mainekids@mekids.org.
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Access to early care and education prepares students for future success.[/caption]
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Rep. Seth Berry and Sen. Brian Langley (via Skype) share best ways for constituents to be in touch with their legislators.[/caption]
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Children's health is a priority issue.[/caption]
Convention attendees engage over lunch.[/caption]
Waterville, ME - On September 6, 2014, the Maine Children’s Alliance (MCA) released the Platform for Maine's Children
at the first ever Children’s
Convention. Educare Central Maine
, a high quality learning and development center for children birth to age five, provided an inspiring location for the event.
[caption id="attachment_1191" align="alignleft" width="150"] 
Attendees talk about the economic issues facing Maine children and families.[/caption]
The Children's Platform offers a vision for how we might close the gap between what we know children need for health and well-being and what we do to ensure it. It is intended to inform citizens and policymakers about the best ways to secure positive outcomes for children across all domains of child well-being.
[caption id="attachment_1193" align="alignright" width="150"] 
Child advocates are needed in every legislative district in Maine.[/caption]
Because children can’t vote, they must rely on adults in their communities to advocate on their behalf. The Convention, supported by the Bingham Program
and the Buffet Early Childhood Fund
, offered a chance for participants to raise their collective voices in support of Maine kids and families.
The following priorities were discussed at the Convention:
❋ Access to high quality early care and education
❋ Promoting children’s health
❋ Preparing our students for the future
❋ Supporting family economic security
MCA will be working with child advocates in legislative districts across Maine to make sure that voters and candidates are thinking of what is best for children throughout the election season and beyond.
To join in our efforts, please email your contact information to mainekids@mekids.org.
[caption id="attachment_1196" align="alignleft" width="150"] 
Access to early care and education prepares students for future success.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_1197" align="alignleft" width="150"] 
Rep. Seth Berry and Sen. Brian Langley (via Skype) share best ways for constituents to be in touch with their legislators.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_1192" align="alignleft" width="150"] 
Children's health is a priority issue.[/caption]