ADVOCACY RESOURCES

Are you interested in building your advocacy skills to raise your voice for children in Washington state? Whether you’re advocating for the first time or want to refresh your skills, we have a variety of resources ready to help.

Handouts

  • Develop Your Key Message

    This worksheet walks you through key questions you can answer to begin drafting your advocacy message. 

  • Why I Care: Sharing a personal story in advocacy

    This worksheet poses additional questions that will help you articulate personal experiences that have shaped your perspective and motivated you to advocate. 

  • Navigating the Washington State Legislature Website

    This handout provides information on how to use the Washington State Legislature website to learn about bills, listen to hearings, and find your legislators.

  • How a Bill Becomes Law

    This handout shares information on the process bills go through to become laws in Washington state.    

Individual Support

Whether you would like support sharing your story, have questions about the legislative process, or want to talk through an issue with a fellow advocate, our mobilization manager is happy to help! Click here to schedule a 30-minute Zoom meeting with Becca or feel free to email her at becca@childrensalliance.org.