Speak for Children: Our Online Advocacy Center

When Texans come together to address the big issues kids face, the results are far-reaching and long-lasting. Here we offer tools and tips to help you speak for children.

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What Advocacy Is	Have you heard this famous story about making a difference? Advocates tell it differently.
Why Advocate?	Why speaking out is the best way to create a real impact for children.
Nonprofits and Advocacy	Nonprofit organizations can and should be part of the policy process.
Texas' Process for Making Laws	How things work here in Texas and when to make your voice heard.
Your Texas Leaders	Individuals, agencies, and committees who affect policies for children in Texas.
Elevator Speech	Make your case effective and concise in pitches to officials, reporters, or anyone else.
Candidate Forums	Before an election, get candidates thinking about children's needs.
Voting	How to elect people who share your values.
Communicating with Elected Officials	What to do when you call, email, or write to elected officials.
Visiting Elected Officials	Have a productive meeting with your representative with these tips.
Letters to the Editor	Tips for getting your letter into print and attention to your issue.
Building Relationships with Elected Officials	Ensure your representatives know what matters to you.
Editorial Board Meetings	Learn about meeting with your local newspaper editorial board to get the paper's official support for children.
Writing an op-ed	Put your own opinion in the pages of your local newspaper with a column on kids.
10 Ways to Advocate	Ways you can take action now to better children's lives and Texas' future.