The Wisconsin Council on Children & Families is pleased to announce its 2009 Advocacy Camp!

March 17th--March 18th, 2009 in Madison
(Held at Grace Episcopal Church, 116 W. Washington Avenue)
Registration Deadline: Friday, February 27, 2009
*** Early Bird Registration Deadline: Friday, February 13, 2009 ***

This interactive, hands-on, no-one-hiding-in-the-corner advocacy training includes numerous simulations, role-plays, small group work and presentations by guest experts. You'll connect with peers from around the state, have lots of time for networking, learn valuable skills, have time for questions and discussion, and leave with new confidence as well as  tips and connections to enhance your advocacy efforts.

The day and a half training covers the following:

• An overview of the Wisconsin legislative and budget processes;
• How to plan & implement a successful advocacy campaign on your issue(s);
• Tips for building & sustaining strong grassroots coalitions;
• How to get (and hold!) the attention of the media;
• How to effectively communicate with & educate local and state policymakers on critical issuesimpacting kids & families like childcare, health care, housing, jobs, education & training and more

Your trainers for this fun "camp" are experienced Wisconsin Council on Children & Families staff members, with guest media and legislative experts. Advocacy Camp graduates have the training they need to be leaders on the critical issues facing Wisconsin's kids and families!