Thank you for your help in making Step Up for Kids Week '09 a success! A big thank you also goes out to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it on behalf of Wyoming Children's Action Alliance and This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , on behalf of Equality State Policy Center, the state leaders in Wyoming. The Wyoming event was highlighted by an appearance by Governor Freudenthal and First Lady Nancy Freudenthal.

Be sure to check back next year for more information about Step Up for Kids Week '10!

Tricia Hiatt of the Casper Head Start program and Dan Neal of the Equality State Policy Center were interviewed by KCWY13 about Step Up for Kids Week, click here to watch the video. The Public News Service also put together a writeup of the event, available here. The events across the state were also covered by Trib and the Laramie Boomerang.

Here are some pictures from the Cheyenne, WY event:

»See the list of Step Up '09 Co-Sponsors

»Download the Wyoming Step Up for Kids Day News Release

»Download the Step Up for Kids Day in Casper News Release

»Download the Step Up for Kids Week state statistics flier

Step Up for Kids Day '08

Every Child Matters organized a non-partisan "Step Up for Kids Day" on September 16 to draw public attention to issues affecting children in Wyoming and across the country.  This was part of nationwide event in cities in all 50 states and Washington, DC to raise awareness in the 2008 election year.

Media Coverage:
»Tribune Eagle- pdf

City of Casper Proclamation
Casper, Wyoming officially declared September 16, 2008 as Step Up for Kids Day! »See the Proclamation

September 16, 2008 – Step Up for Kids Day Events

Albany -  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  

Time:  9:00 - 11:30
Location: Courthouse - 525 Grand Avenue -Laramie
Speakers: Mike Massie, Single Parent, Alumni of Cathedral home
Details/festivities: Inflatable slide, agency booths, refreshments, booths
Community Captain: Jenna Sanchez 307-214-4471

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Time:  4:00-5:00 pm
Location: Courthouse:  450 North 2nd - Lander
Speakers: County Commissioner Keja Whiteman, Mayor Mick Wolfe, and Judge Young
Details/festivities: Voter registration will be available at the event, High school cheerleaders, booths
Community Captains: Linda Barton 307- 335-9922 & Troy Barnett 307-856-7649

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Time: All day
Wear red to show your support of children.
Children will be creating/decorating "Vote for Kids" table tents that will be distributed to local restaurants. Organizers will be mailing packets to candidates that include information regarding issues impacting children, youth and families in our state.
Parent Information Center will include information in their newsletter and press will be informed as well. 
Community Captains: Terri Dawson, Dara Johnston, Krista Sweckard 307-684-2277

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Time: 10:00-11:00 
Location: State Capitol
Speakers: Judge Gary Hartman, Dr. Robert Prentice, Graduate of Climb Wyoming, Foster care alumni, Parent of a child with mental health concerns
Details/festivities: Drum Line from East High School, bicycle, tricycle and skateboard "parade" refreshments
Community Captains: Deanna Frey, 307-635-2272, Judy Stewart, Kathy Scheurman

Lincoln -   

Natrona -   This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , Pam Walker,  and Dianna Webb
Time:  9:30-11:00 am
Location: Courthouse 200 N. Center
Speakers:  Police Chief, Boys & Girls Club member, Adoptive parent, Foster parent
9:30 Bike and trike decorating
10:00 Boys and Girls Club
10:15 Kids parade from Pioneer Park to courthouse
Program: Bob Price emcee
Details/festivities: Bicycle, tricycle and wagon decorating and parade -Boys & Girls Club choir, Coffee and doughnuts provided by Chamber of Commerce
Community Captains: Jackie Immel 307-266-1236, Pam Walker, Dianna Webb, and Dan Neal

Niobrara -

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Time: All Day
Wear red to support children in our community
Community Captains: Debi Dawe 307-527-6688 and Betty Carmen

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Sheridan -  Rheannon deCastro
Time:  10:00 - 11:00 am
Location:  Courthouse 224 South Main - Sheridan
Speakers: Dr. Lissanna Follari, Jessica Cantrell, Pam Emerson, Resource Police Officer, Mayor David Kinskey
Details/Festivities:  Children will present individual Children's Bill of Rights which will be posted at the event.
Community Coordinator: Rheannon deCastro, (307) 673-0265 

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Time: 12:15 - 12:45 pm
Location: Courthouse Lawn:  21 S. Tyler - Pinedale
Speakers:  Mistress of Ceremonies: Laurie Latta, Executive Director of The Sublette County Community Partnership;  Dr. James Quirk, Medical Director of Pinedale Medical Clinic; Maike Tan, LCSW, Center Coordinator, High Country Counseling Services; Karen Clause, Secretary and Treasurer of Sublette County Childcare Coalition;  Doris Woodbury, Superintendent of Pinedale School District
Details/ Festivities: Girl Scout troop# 622 & # 901 will present the flag and Miranda Mitchell will sing the Star Spangled Banner,   Ropin' Wranglers
Community Coordinators:  Loretta Erickson 307-367-7122 and Dawn Mitchell  307-360-7642

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Time: 9:00-10:00 am
Location: Courthouse 80 W. Flaming Gorge Way - Green River
Speakers: Christee DeGrendele, director of YWCA and Suzanne Zutter director of United Way of Southwest Wyoming. Mayors from Green River and Rock Springs have been invited
Details/Festivities: Children from the Sweetwater County Child Development will perform and United Way will provide coffee and snacks

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Time: 12:00-1:00 pm
Location: Courthouse  201 S. Willow Street -  Jackson Hole
Speakers: Representatives
Details/Festivities:  Children from the Children's Learning Center will perform. A light lunch will be served.

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Time:  4:00-5:00 pm
Location: Courthouse 2225 Ninth Street - Evanston
Speakers:  Mayor Will Davis
Performances by Evanston children and refreshments provided by Walmart
Community Organizers:  Evanston Child Development Center 307-789-7040

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Time:  10:00-11:00 am
Location: 1 West Main - Newcastle
Speakers: Public Health Nurse, child care provider, newspaper editor, young mother, mental health specialist
Details/festivities: tricycle and stick horse, and doll carriages parade, songs and finger plays presented by preschool children and possible performance by  the local dance school.
Community Coordinator: Susan Wiggins, 307-746-4560