Advocacy

Building Strong Futures Through Advocacy

At Child and Family Resources, advocacy is an extension of our mission to empower children, youth, and families to build bright, thriving futures. We work to advance policies and systems that strengthen families, expand access to high quality early learning and support services, and remove barriers that limit opportunity. Through our partnership with the Arizona Early Childhood Alliance (AZECA), we join more than 50 organizations across the state to serve as a unified voice for young children. Together, we promote equitable access to early childhood experiences and supports that help all Arizona children.

We speak up for policies and practices that help families flourish and ensure every child has the chance to grow, learn, and succeed. Guided by our vision of Thriving Families, Connected Communities, we work alongside parents, partners, and local leaders to remove barriers and champion solutions for families, youth and children across Arizona.

Our Commitment

• Expanding access to quality childcare, youth programs, and family support

• Addressing challenges that limit a child’s ability to thrive

• Lifting up the experiences and needs of families across Arizona

• Promoting community-driven approaches that create lasting impact

Our Promise

We will continue to advocate boldly and consistently for the wellbeing of children, youth, and families. Advocacy is how we help build the connected, thriving communities every family deserves.

AZECA- A Unified Voice for Arizona’s Youngest Children

The Arizona Early Childhood Alliance (AZECA) is an alliance of 50 plus cross-sector organizational partners statewide who are working together to give every Arizona child a great start in life. Together, we are Arizona’s shared and unified voice on early childhood policy, providing informed messages and credible resources that help leaders and policy makers to create positive change for our children. These efforts are designed to ensure that all Arizona children are prepared for Kindergarten and are on track to succeed by the end of third grade. AZECA aims to Improve alignment between and among early childhood partners, stakeholders, providers, state agencies and the professional development system. Learn more at https://azeca.org/.

Toddler behind podium holding flag during Early Childhood Day at the Arizona capitol

Early Childhood Day at the Capitol

AZECA Leadership team in the Arizona capitol

AZECA Leadership team: AZECA's Leadership Academy takes a tour of the Arizona Capitol

Woman holds sign that says: STATE FUNDING FOR CHILD CARE WILL: BUILD SUPPLY. IMPROVE PARENT ACCESS. ENHANCE QUALITY. azeca.org

AZECA Leadership team: AZECA's Leadership Academy takes a tour of the Arizona Capitol

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