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you
know about, specifically how legislation will help or hurt
families and children in need. Your legislators are elected
to represent their constituents, so therefore, they need
your feedback on proposed legislation.
If
you want your elected officials to represent your wishes
on a particular topic, they need to hear from you. The fundamentals
of contacting your elected officials are so reasonable you'll
wonder why you haven't done it (or more of it) before!
Remember,
you can make the difference in children's and families lives.
When
contacting your legislators...
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Know
the proposed legislation bill number and basic information
regarding the legislation
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State
your position on the topic and why. Be brief and to
the point.
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State
who you are, what you do, where you live and why you
feel so strongly about the topic.
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Let
them know how you can be reached for further information,
clarification or help.
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Throughout our agency's 154-year history
of serving the best interest of children and families,
efforts have been made to encourage policy changes
that assure a brighter future for our young. In keeping
with that legacy, Children's Bureau's board and staff
share this public policy agenda to inform and encourage
others to voice their opinions about the needs of
vulnerable children and their families. The priorities
and positions in this document are to be used as a
general guide to improve public policies for children
in our community. We encourage other agencies and
policy makers to support these positions.
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You are invited to review this entire section if time permits.
However, for your convenience, you are able to go directly
to the specific documents that interest you or there are
links to selected original bills and legislation as available.
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