Send an email to your member of Congress

Sending an email is a great way to get in touch with your member of congress. This is an easy way to express your thoughts and concerns regarding various issues at the state and federal level. This form of advocacy allows you to become more familiar with how to research your member of congress as well as build your courage as an advocate.
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Create and send your email. Make sure you engage your audience, state the problem, inform about solutions and give a call to action!

Kids Agenda: A 10-Year, $500 Billion Investment

New investments in children and families are critical. Whatever their political persuasion, the vast majority of Americans want more investments in their children and grandchildren to improve each child’s life chances for success, ensure the nation’s global competitiveness, and share resources with our aging population.

Get Out to Vote!

Did you know that voting drops off as much as 30% during mid-term elections? This lack of action is unfortunate, as it’s during mid-terms that we elect all of our U.S. representatives and one-third of our senators. The elections are the gateway in our democracy for parents and advocates of children to let our elected leaders know we want candidates that demonstrably support and invest in children's programs. Every Child Matters is working in numerous states to educate politicians, reporters, and voters on children's issues. This collective effort will only be effective if everyone concerned about kids shows up and casts a ballot. See our voting resources below.

For information on registering and voting in your state, visit Rock the Vote’s Election Center or call 1-866-OURVOTE (1-866-687-8683).

Not registered? Click the button below, and you can register online now. It’s easy.

Remember to take kids to the polls with you; establish good civic behavior early. Every Child Matters is launching a Treat Kids and Vote campaign around Halloween, distributing Halloween bags for kids to use for trick and treating and filled with voter information.

What’s at Stake in the Election

• All children should have the chance to attend high quality early learning and care programs.
• All of our children deserve a world class education—our nation can afford to give it to them; it can’t afford not to.
• Even though we ship tons of food overseas, millions of American children don’t have enough to eat. As a matter of fact, over 13 million live in poverty. It doesn’t have to be this way.
• None of our children should be left alone after school; they should have a safe, supervised place where they can play and learn while parents work.
• None of our children should suffer from violence at home, at school or in our communities. Ever.