Title: (Optional) Participate in advocacy to effect policies and laws for the benefit of families and children.
Course: Child Development and Parenting (19255-18) > Section: Evaluating Support Systems that Provide Services for Parents

Participation could include national or local activities, such as Child Abuse Prevention Month, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, FCCLA, Week of the Young Child, Dating Violence Prevention Month.

Process/Skill Questions

Thinking

- How can parents advocate for their child’s needs?
- What are different ways to create a supportive learning environment?

Communication

- Why is it important for child welfare systems to consider more sustainable ways to support families?
- How can parents advocate for change within a business, school, or other community institution?

Leadership

- What programs are designed to enhance family and child services and bridge communication between the state and local communities?
- How do families influence children’s health?

Management

- What benefits do partnerships among family, community, and schools provide?