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Why Advocate?

The decisions made in the Oklahoma Legislature shape the direction of millions of children's lives in countless ways from the school a child attends, to whether he or she can see a doctor and from what happens if a child is mistreated, to how he or she is treated if the child breaks the law. When policies ensure a better start in life they make our state stronger, healthier and more secure. When laws fail to put kids first and on the path to success, we all pay the price.

Laws are not made by accident. Laws are made when people, like you, make their voices heard. Advocacy can be often something simple, like picking up the phone to call your elected leader and telling them what matters to you. The impact of even simple actions can be enormous.

When you join others in advocating for children, you may never know how many lives you affect. The first step is simply to make a commitment to speak out. Let elected leaders know children matter to you; write about children's issues; and vote with kids in mind knowing you are making a better future for all of us.

Advocacy Tools:

The 2012 Oklahoma Legislative session begins February 6 and ends May 25.   It is important to let elected officials know what is important to you and remind them of the priorities for families and children. Below are several tools to assist you in making your voice heard.

Contact your Legislator:

Find Your Oklahoma Legislator (html)

Write a Letter

Write an E-mail

Make a Phone Call

Set up a meeting

Five Practical Advocacy Tools Information Packet

Advocacy Resources:

Oklahoma Legislative Website (html)

2012 Legislative Advocacy Presentation (html)

Children's Information Network Report

Oklahoma Children 2012 Presentation - with 2012 Legislative Priorities (html)

Electoral Advocacy:

Voter Registration Information (html)