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Advocating is not difficult.  It only takes a letter or a phone call to get involved.

Your calls and letters matter.  If you want to be included on our legislative update list

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PARENTS AS PRESENTERS

Workshop

Tell Your Story

Elements of Effective

Calls, Visits, or Letters to Legislators:
 

1.  Quick statement of your purpose for the contact: state the needed action.

        (For example: I am calling / writing / visiting to educate you about ___________.
 

2.  Your name and location in the district or service area:

        (Please indicate that you are a constituent or serve in the district).
 

3.  Why this issue is this important to you or to your program?

        (Please be specific).

4.  Restate the action being sought:

5.  Thank them for taking the time to hear your concerns.

Remember:  Politeness counts.  Establishing a long-term positive relationship is an important goal during your visits or calls. Sending a hand written "Thank You" is a great way to begin building relationships with your legislators.

"Don't be intimidated  policy makers and legislators work for us. They are ready to listen to parents who are willing to share their stories. The goal is to educate our legislators and provide them with the information they need to make right wise choices regarding substance abuse treatment, education, legislation, policy and prevention.  Our voices can be heard at the policy making tables and in the legislature." --Sharon Smith