Urge Virginia Lawmakers to Invest in Kids This Legislative Session
Send a welcome message today to your state lawmakers and remind them to keep kids a priority this legislative session.
Virginia
We’re Mobilizing Virginians to Be the Voice for Kids
Virginians overwhelmingly support investing in our kids, and especially early education.
This is key because research shows the first five years of children’s lives are critically important for their development.
We’re training everyday Virginians to be the voice for kids.
We’re committed to ensuring all children succeed in school and life.
Frank Ruff (R)
for Virginia State Senate District 9
Monty Mason (D)
for Virginia State Senate District 24
Russet Perry (D)
for Virginia State Senate District 31
Stella Pekarsky (D)
for Virginia State Senate District 36
Lily Franklin (D)
for Virginia House of Delegates District 41
Terry Austin (R)
for Virginia House of Delegates District 37
Carrie Coyner (R)
for Virginia House of Delegates District 75
Nadarius Clark (D)
for Virginia House of Delegates District 84
Upcoming Events
Buckroe Beach Farmer’s Market Tabling
September 23 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm EDTBuckroe Beach Farmer’s Market
100 S 1st Street
Hampton, VA 23664 United States + Google Map
Hampton, VA 23664 United States + Google Map
2023 SCAN & VPP Advocacy Summit
September 30 @ 10:00 am - 3:30 pm EDT6901 Hopkins Road
6901 Hopkins Road
North Chesterfield, VA 23234 United States
North Chesterfield, VA 23234 United States
Virginia In the News
DeLauro says economy will come to a crawl if federal child care funding expires
U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, wants to extend the Child Care Stabilization Act along with other Democrats from the House and Senate. The funding will end on Sept. 30 of this year. Democrats joined advocates on Capitol Hill to warn of dire consequences for both families and the nation's economy.
Save the Children Action Network Proudly Endorses Slate of Eight Bipartisan Candidates Committed to Early Childhood Education and Ending Child Hunger in Virginia
“By prioritizing an end to childhood hunger and the expansion of early learning opportunities for children in Virginia, these candidates have earned our enthusiastic support.” September 11, 2023 – Today, Save the Children Action Network (SCAN) – the leading political …
Letter: Time running out for 2023 Farm Bill
I recently returned from Washington, D.C., where I was joined by nearly 200 fellow advocates to attend Save the Children Action Network’s annual Advocacy Summit. After such a long and difficult period — especially for kids and families — it was inspiring to be surrounded by such dedicated change-makers.
State Leadership
Austin Walker
Advisor, State & National Campaigns
She/Her
Austin Walker is a master’s level social worker and experienced policy advocate who has dedicated her career to driving positive outcomes for families and communities across the Commonwealth. She has a background in state government, having served in former Governor Northam’s administration as well as the legislative office of State Senator Jennifer McClellan. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Affairs from the University of Virginia and Master of Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University. Austin lives in Richmond with her husband and dog, Rosie.