STRATEGIES

1. SET UP A MEETING WITH YOUR LOCAL LEGISLATOR
   • Call and ask to meet your legislator in their home office or at the Capitol to discuss the proven benefits for families in your community. Although every legislator is important, these personal meetings can be particularly effective if your legislator is on the Senate or House Appropriations Committees.
     
     
2. WRITE A LETTER TO YOUR LOCAL LEGISLATOR
   • Sample Language for your Letter
     
3. GET ADVISORY BOARDS AND PARTICIPANT FAMILIES TO CONTACT THE GOVERNOR AND THEIR LEGISLATORS.
   • Learn who your legislator is: by visiting this website: www.elections.state.il.us/dls/pages/SelectOfficialSearch.asp; or call Kids PEPP at (312) 922-3863 ext. 340

The budget proposal will soon be presented to the General Assembly and your actions can make a difference! Take action now to voice your support for maintaining funding for home visiting programs! If you would like any help in preparing for a meeting with local legislators, just call
Ireta Gasner or Karen Yarbrough , Ounce of Prevention Fund at 312.922-3863, ex. 340.

ADVOCACY



PUBLICATIONS
 September 2006 Newsletter
 January 2006 Newsletter



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