The Division for Early Childhood

Are you the CAN Coordinator for your DEC Subdivision?

Then this page is for you!  DEC's Children's Action Network depends on you to get the voices of children and families to policymakers. Take advantage of these great ways to be an active member of the network:   

1) Be sure you are on the CAN listserv.  If you haven't received a message lately, let us know.   2) Introduce yourself to the DEC members in your state.  They need to know you and you need to know that they will be ready when the netowrk is activated with policy updates.  3) Contact your Subdivision President to coordinate an e-blast.   4) Join in one of the CAN Webinars to network with CAN Coordinators and learn how to be an even better advocate for children and families. Touch base with DEC's  CAN Coordinator, Ashley Lyons, She's got great ideas and is eager to build a strong network of advocates.

Check out these resources designed to help you engage members in your Subdivision: Do's And Don'ts When Dealing with Elected Officials Top Five Advocacy Tips Strengthening Grassroots Advocacy The Value of Advocacy Great Policy Resources