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Have a Heart for Kids Day 2017

siobhan — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 23:14:16 +0000

Join with us and raise your voice for kids at the State Capitol!

Have a Heart for Kids Day
Friday, January 27, 2017
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

United Churches of Olympia
State Capitol

Register Today!

MEDIA RELEASE: State Representative J.T. Wilcox honored for work to expand access to high-quality early learning

Adam — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 16:56:21 +0000

Get a PDF copy of this press release.

TUMWATER—Representative J.T. Wilcox (R-Yelm) was honored for his commitment to the first five years of a child’s life on Thursday, Oct. 27 , with a Crayon Award from the Early Learning Action Alliance, presented at the monthly meeting of the Thurston Early Childhood Coalition.

Annual Meeting and Breakfast with Legislators

Adam — Fri, 28 Oct 2016 23:59:09 +0000

Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Doors open at 8:30 a.m.; program 9-10:30.

This free event features:

Light breakfast,
A look ahead at advocacy for children in 2017,
A conversation with Chris Reykdal, Superintendent-elect of Public Instruction;
Join Children's Alliance members for a conversation with Superintendent-elect Reykdal about ensuring all Washington kids are safe, healthy, and set up for success at school.
A conversation with state legislators.
Join with legislative guests and Children's Alliance members for a dialogue about the priorities for kids on our 2017 Legislative Agenda, and how public policy can protect children from the harm of racism and poverty, and help all kids reach their vast potential. Legislative Guests: Senator Jeannie Darneille, 27th District (D-Tacoma) Senator-elect Hans Zeiger, 25th District (R-Puyallup) Representative-elect Kristine Reeves, 30th District (D-Federal Way).

Please join us for this opportunity to come together, celebrate our work, and look ahead at the 2017 legislative session.