Griffen Saul
send a valentine
Tell Congress: Support early childhood Education programs
In February, we send valentines to those we love. For Have a Heart, we send valentines to support those we love. All February long, we’re calling on Congress to fund life-changing early learning programs by sending them valentines.
How You Can Help
Find Lawmakers
Find your members of Congress at www.govtrack.us/congress/members and their district office addresses. Mail your messages to their district office so they arrive earlier. You should send one message to your Representative and each Senator.
Get creative
Using construction paper, markers or other craft supplies, create a valentine that tells members of Congress to invest in kids. Not too creative? You can use these pre-designed valentines. Scroll down for some sample messages that you can include
Snap a Photo
Post your valentines on social media to amplify our message. And don’t forget to tag your lawmakers and SCAN when you post at:
Facebook: @SavetheChildrenAction
Twitter:
@SCActionNetwork
Instagram: @thefuturetomorrow
Sample messages to lawmakers
Early Childhood Education
Personalizing your message helps your legislator understand the importance of Early Childhood Education. You are encouraged to add a sentence or two about why you care about this issue or your own experiences with ECE programs. Here are some additional talking points that you can include:
- High quality early childhood education is critical for children’s cognitive, social, and emotional development. 90% of brain development happens before the age of 5.
- Investing in ECE sets children up for success in school and life, reducing long-term societal costs. Research shows that investing in early childhood and nutrition programs yields significant long-term economic benefits, including higher educational achievement, better health outcomes, and increased economic productivity. Every dollar invested today can save up to $13 in future public costs.
- Historically, federal child care programs have received bipartisan backing. We urge legislators to come together again, putting the needs of children first.
- Investing in early childhood education is an economic strategy that strengthens our workforce and reduces long-term social service costs. Quality early learning programs are proven to narrow achievement gaps and set children on a path to success, helping build a stronger, more equitable economy.
- When we invest in early childhood education, we are investing in stronger communities. Every dollar spent today helps build a healthier, more educated, and productive society tomorrow.
- We need Congress to make ECE funding a priority in the upcoming appropriations process. It is time to turn promises into action.
- Please reach out to your SCAN Staff contact for any specific messages you should use in reaching out to state lawmakers.
Victoria Zegler
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Save the Children Action Network (SCAN) was created in 2014 as the political advocacy arm of Save the Children, to be the political voice for kids. We work to ensure that the issues critical to children’s lives and futures are given top priority by our elected leaders, building bipartisan support to make sure every child has a strong start in life.