2010 Child Care Day at the Legislature
Thurs, February 18, 2010
It was 1 year ago, on February 18, 2009 that the State began turning away eligible families and placing them on a child care "waiting" (denial) list. To date 11,187 children have been denied, with 17,000 projected by June 30.
JOIN US FOR ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DAY
LOCATION: Arizona State Capitol, 1700 West Washington ‐ Meet in the Old Capitol
ACTIVITIES INCLUDE*
9:00 ‐ 9:30 Informal networking (Parlor ‐ 1st Floor ‐ Available all day)
9:30 ‐ 10:30 Presentations (Old Senate Chamber ‐ 3rd Floor ‐ seats 100)
• Learn the impact of the State's economy, revenue, and budget cuts on
child care, preschool, and school age programs
• Review the key issues the legislature is facing with a focus on early
childhood and child care issues
• Hear from advocates and legislators (invited) about what you can do to
make a difference
10:30 ‐ 11:30 Meet with your legislators and drop off letters at their offices
(we will have suggested talking points)
11:30 ‐ 12:30 Lunch ‐ on your own (we will have a list of nearby locations)
12:30 ‐ 1:00 Rally (Rose Garden ‐ just north of the old Capitol and West of the House)
1:00 ‐ 1:30 Group introduction from the Senate Gallery
1:30 ‐ 2:00 Group introduction from the House Gallery
* Given the nature of the State Legislature the day's events will be fluid and flexible.
SPONSORED BY Arizona Child Care Association, Association for Supportive Child Care, Protecting
Arizona’s Family Coalition, and the Early Care and Education Consortium.