Advocacy is a critical component to any social issue. Advocates use a set of action items to pass new or amended legislation or policy changes, judicial reform, and monitoring of standards and practices. Advocacy goals are long-term and long-lasting in nature and as such require persistent and sustained support from advocates. Many of the laws and freedoms we enjoy are a result of years (sometimes decades) of advocacy work. The road can be long but the results can change lives and societal norms for the better forever!

Advocates for Children:

Bridgeport Child Advocacy Coalition

2470 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06605

BCAC’s two task forces (Education & Early Care and Health & Family Economic Empowerment) meet for about 90 minutes every other month. Any concerned citizen is welcome to join with other parents, residents, “experts” and BCAC staff to advocate for children.

Connecticut Commission on Children

18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, CT 06106-1591
860.240.0290
Connecticut Commission on Children brings together the three branches of government and the private sector to promote public policies in the best interests of children.

CT Early Childhood Alliance

110 Bartholomew Ave, Ste 4030
Hartford, CT
860.819.3647
CT Early Childhood Alliance’s goal is to ensure that all children born in Connecticut will enter kindergarten healthy, eager to learn, and ready for school success. Click HERE to learn how you can advocate on these issues.

Many groups work for change though advocacy efforts around particular issues. Check out the organizations below to find the right opportunity for you.

 

Advocates for the Environment:

Connecticut Fund for the Environment and Save the Sound

Connecticut

900 Chapel Street, Upper Mezzanine

New Haven, CT 06510

Phone: 203-787-0646

New York

545 Tompkins Ave., 3rd Floor

Mamaroneck, NY 10543

Phone: 914-381-3140

Connecticut Coalition for Environmental Justice

10 Jefferson St, Ste. C1,

Hartford, CT 06106

Ph: 860-548-1133

Promote fair and meaningful involvement of Connecticut’s urban residents in environmental policies that effect where we live.