Advocacy

The Mockingbird Society’s advocacy coalition, known as ASK-Y (Advocates for System Kids and Youth), engages a network of service providers, foster parents, youth and community members to introduce, support and advocate for public policies that place a high priority on the well being of children, youth and families in foster care.

The Mockingbird Society and The Mockingbird Network sponsor the annual Youth Advocacy Day which brings hundreds of youth and alumni of foster care to the State’s Capitol each year.  Youth Advocacy Day contributes to building a strong, positive peer network and support system for youth, as well as local Chapter development, civic engagement and leadership development training.

The Mockingbird Network Youth Representatives and Chapter Participants spend months preparing for Youth Advocacy Day, leading trainings and workshops on proposed legislation, current issues and trends related to foster care.

Advocacy Resources:
Print The Mockingbird Society’s 2010 Advocacy Agenda (.pdf)
Advocacy Tips and Tools (.pdf)
Legislative Testimony Outline (.pdf)
Tips for Talking with Your Legislator (.pdf)