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Title: Policy Matters


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Policy Matters
  • State Policy Tools for Advocates
  • Center for the Study of Social Policy
  • Voices for Americas Children Conference Call
  • September 27, 2007

2
Overview
  • What is Policy Matters?
  • Resources available to state advocacy groups
  • Examples of technical assistance

3
Our Goal
  • In the same way that Kids Count has focused
    attention on child outcomes

we aim to help states adopt a structured policy
agenda to improve those outcomes.
4
Our Approach
  • A structured policy agenda that maximizes
  • BreadthA group of policies that address multiple
    factors that affect child well-being
  • CredibilityObjective recommendations based on
    evidence
  • ClarityResearch and state policy data presented
    in a coherent way for state leaders
  • ReceptionConnecting key decision makers from
    across the political spectrum with this work

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Our Products
  • State policy frameworks / recommendations
  • Early care and education
  • K-12 education
  • Family economic success
  • Health
  • Strong family relationships
  • Engaging youth in positive and productive roles
  • Coming Soon Child welfare
  • Coming Soon Ex-Offender Reentry
  • 50-state data reports focused on 20 key policies
  • Annual data update
  • All available at www.cssp.org under Policy Matters

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Technical Assistance (TA)
  • State-specific policy scans
  • Facilitation of an agenda-setting process
  • Referrals to policy research and data
  • Referrals to issue area experts

7
Examples of State TA
  • State scan and agenda-setting process
  • Delaware Kids Count
  • Kentucky Youth Advocates
  • Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands
  • Early care and education policy scan and analysis
  • West Virginias Kids Count Fund
  • Voices for Utahs Children
  • Asset Development TA
  • Kansas Action for Children
  • Voices for Children in Nebraska
  • Policy Maker Discussions
  • National Conference of State Legislatures
  • Women in Government
  • National Governors Association
  • National League of Cities

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Contact Information
Center for the Study of Social Policy 1575 Eye
St., NW Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005 (202)
371-1565 www.cssp.org Noel Bravo Senior
Associate (202) 454-4104 noel.bravo_at_cssp.org
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