Our Goals
Goals of a.a.c
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Increase Workforce and Child Care Accessibility: Raise awareness of the shortage of child care options and work towards expanding the child care workforce to ensure better accessibility for parents.
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Advocate for Higher Wages in Child Care Profession: Push for higher wages for professionals working in the child care sector to recognize the importance of their role and attract more qualified individuals.
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Raise Awareness on Child Trafficking: Bring attention to the issue of child trafficking and work towards prevention and support for victims.
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Promote Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Learning in Schools: Advocate for the integration of social, emotional, and behavioral learning programs in schools to support the holistic development of students.
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Provide Opportunities for Rural Children: Ensure that children in rural areas have access to the support and resources they need for growth and development, including proper child care options.
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Support Children of Parents with Opioid/Drug Addiction: Provide stable environments for children whose parents are undergoing treatment for opioid or drug addiction, ensuring they receive proper care and support.
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Provide Mental and Emotional Support for Foster Care Children: Advocate for mental and emotional support services for children in foster care to address their unique needs and challenges.
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Raise Awareness on Foster Care and Trafficking: Increase awareness of the issues surrounding foster care and human trafficking, advocating for policies and interventions to protect vulnerable children.
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Simplify Licensing Process for In-Home Providers in Rural Areas: Work to streamline the licensing process for in-home child care providers in rural areas, making it easier for them to become licensed and provide essential services to their communities.
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Advocate for Diverse Funding Sources for Child Care: Advocate for the diversification of funding options for child care programs, encouraging innovative approaches, especially in underserved areas. This not only benefits the community by providing essential services but also helps retain teachers and supports the local economy.
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Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and benchmarks to track progress and measure the impact of our advocacy efforts.
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Conduct regular evaluations and assessments of our activities, outcomes, and effectiveness in achieving our advocacy goals.
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Solicit feedback from stakeholders, partners, and constituents to inform continuous improvement and refinement of our advocacy strategies and approaches.