Contact New York Children's Action Network for event and ticket information.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008 from 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM (ET)
Albany, NY
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Join us as we rally to make children a state and national political priority!
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What is Step Up for Kids Day?
This special day, conceived of by the Every Child Matters Education Fund (ECMEF), seeks to bring child-friendly organizations and individuals together in every state capital to advocate on behalf of children and call upon Presidential, Congressional, and Statewide candidates to address the needs of children and discuss their plans for meeting those needs.
A national event in Washington, DC, at the National Press Club, will feature renowned pediatrician Dr. T. Berry Brazelton, who will speak to the need to make greater investments in children and also call upon the candidates to make children a priority. ECMEF will use the day to leverage media attention on children’s issues and to continue to organize and mobilize child-friendly groups across the country.
New York’s efforts in the Every Child Matters campaign are led by the New York Children’s Action Network, or better known as New York CAN. New York CAN is a broad-based initiative that brings together a variety of coalitions, organization, 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.
New York CAN has seven committees, including: Zero to Five, Health, Mental Health, Education, Child Welfare, Youth Development and Economic Security. These committees are composed of, and chaired by, organizations from throughout the state interested in furthering the welfare of our children and families.
The goals of New York CAN are: 1. To mobilize public will; 2. To foster investments in children; 3. To elevate children's issues as a priority with elected officials, administrators and candidates; and 4. To serve as a clearinghouse.
New York’s event will be hosted on the steps of the New York State Capitol in Albany, and we’re hoping for a crowd of 2,000 to 3,000. We’re planning for direct access to the DC event and a smart, comprehensive program of champions for children. The event will additionally include resource tables, information, food, and fun for the family. We are currently working on covering transportation costs for attendees (bus/train).
It’s a media-focused event, pushing the candidates to speak out on their platforms on children. And it’s all-encompassing, with the message that EVERY CHILD MATTERS. We’re inviting, and hoping, that all organizations, individuals, businesses, and agencies that touch the life of a child attend. There will be materials provided by the national Every Child Matters, such as posters, stickers, fans, etc.
Why are we doing this?
Among the desired outcomes are:
Will we be supporting candidates on this day?
No! ECM is a 501(c)(3) non-partisan organization. Our “candidates” are the needs of children.
Where can I find more information?
Visit us online at www.scaany.org/nycan or call 1-800-CHILDREN.
New York CAN is a broad-based initiative 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.
Vision: New York is a state that provides every child an opportunity to become a healthy, educated, productive, and responsible adult.
Mission: To be a
unified and powerful voice to improve the lives of all
New York's children, youth and families through the
promotion of adequate resources and changes in policies
and practices.
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Directions
From
the North:
Take Interstate 87 (Northway) to Interstate 90 (East)
exit, proceed east to Interstate 787 (South) and
take Empire Plaza exit.
From the South:
Take New York State Thruway (Interstate 87) to Exit
23 - straight through toll booth to Interstate 787,
and then take Empire Plaza exit.
From the East:
Take Interstate 90 and cross Hudson River. Take
exit to Interstate 787 South, along river. Take
Empire Plaza exit.
From the West:
Take the New York State Thruway (Interstate 90)
to Exit 24, proceed east on Interstate 90 to Interstate
787 South, along river. Take Empire Plaza exit.
