The
Massachusetts Campaign for Children
is a non-partisan, statewide public information,
education and mobilization project that aims to
elevate children's issues to the top of the public
agenda.
Too
many children in Massachusetts today lack the basic
supports they need to grow up safe, secure, and
healthy.
250,000
children are living in poverty
20,000
children are homeless
200,000
are hungry or at risk of going hungry
30,000
are abused or neglected every year
4000
are waiting for permanent families
10,000
are waiting for affordable child care
5000
low birthweight babies are born yearly
40%
of fourth-graders have trouble reading
The
GOAL of the Campaign is to engage citizens in non-partisan
electoral and legislative actions that promote the well-being
of all Massachusetts children and their families. The
Campaign seeks to improve the lives of children
by creating a public environment where children's needs
come first.
We
help our members take action through:
Timely,
accurate information on the issues
Training on how to speak out for children
Community forums and candidate nights
Statewide meetings and conferences
Effective contacts with your legislators and media.
