2008 Legislative and Congressional Connection*
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Florida Legislative and Congressional Connection empowers citizens while providing federal and state candidates and elected officials with the foundation upon which to boldly lead for Florida’s children.
Table of Contents for 2008 Legislative and Congressional Connection:
Letter to Readers
5 Promises to Parents
5 Promises Policy Briefs:
Promise 1 – Maternal, Infant and Child Health
Maternal & Infant Health
Child Health
KidCare
Promise 2 – Safety, Permanence, and Services to Children in Out-of-Home Settings
Independent Living
Foster Care & Permanence
Promise 3 – High Quality Pre-K, Child Care, and Early Learning
The Case for Degreed Teachers in Pre-k
High Quality Child Care
Promise 4 – Safe and Enriching Before and After School Experiences
Safe and Enriching After-School Experiences
Promise 5 – Delinquency Prevention and Juvenile Justice Reform
Justice for Girls: A Rallying Cry for Change
Minority Over-Representation / Zero Tolerance
A Blueprint for Reform
Children’s Campaign Board List
Children’s Campaign Staff List
Major Players (listed by Promise)
Month in the Life of Florida’s Children
Florida 2006 & 2007 Child Data
Child Population Projections
Acknowledgements
Where Florida Ranks
Legislative and Congressional Connection Sources