Have you ever wished you had the knowledge and tools to call up your state representative to discuss a health care issue faced by your family or your child? Have you ever wanted to build support within your community or your child’s school for a specific cause related to children’s health? Have you ever felt the need to speak up in a health care setting but not been sure how you would be received? Children’s Advocacy Boot Camp is for you!
Children’s Hospital Colorado is proud to announce its second Children’s Advocacy Boot Camp—a program for adults who want to learn how to advocate for children’s health issues that matter to them. Consisting of seven monthly half-day sessions featuring expert speakers on a variety of advocacy-related topics, Children’s Advocacy Boot Camp will resemble traditional leadership programs but will be geared toward teaching the fundamentals of becoming an effective advocate—be that at the Capitol, in your community, or in a healthcare setting, and other places.
Develop key skills
After completing Advocacy Boot camp, you will be able to:
• Find your voice, believe you can effect change, and know how to improve your community for children
• Be able to identify community resources and supports for children and understand how to utilize them
• Build confidence in communicating with elected officials and other community leaders on behalf of children
• Develop public speaking skills and strategies
• Learn the importance of the media and how to leverage it to make positive societal improvements for children
• Gain an understanding of the legislative process and state budgeting
• Be able to navigate the State Capitol
There is no charge to participate in the program; however, interested individuals must apply. Class size is limited. Questions? Contact Kay Jenner at: [email protected]
Author: Mile High Mamas
