Topics
- Child & Family
- Child Development
- Crime, Safety, Violence
- Drop-Out Prevention
- Youth Development
Advocates, parents, grandparents, children, and community members will be coming together on the steps of each state's capitol to call upon Presidential, Congressional and Statewide candidates to address the needs of children.
New York's event will be at the New York State Capitol in Albany from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 on September 16th with the formal program scheduled at noon. We hope for a large crowd to bring home the message that children in New York State matter and New York CAN do more for children and families.
Our goal
Tto encourage candidates to address children's needs on their platforms and to draw media attention to children's issues. The event will include speakers, information, voter registration and refreshments.
Who should attend?
We urge anyone who cares about children and their families including coalition members, organization staff, and individual citizens to come to the Capitol on the 16th. New York's Step Up for Kids event is led by New York Children's Action Network (New York CAN), a broad-based coalition that brings together a variety of coalitions, organizations, and individuals all concerned about issues affecting children and families with the goal of elevating the importance of supporting all children in New York State. This event is being held in conjunction with events in all 50 states, coordinated and led by Every Child Matters Education Fund.
New York State Capitol
Albany, New York
Provided by: New York Children's Action Network (New York CAN)
Contact: Michelle Gross at (518) 445-1273
Topics: Child & Family, Child Development, Crime, Safety, Violence, Drop-Out Prevention, Youth Development
