How to Advocate

TFC Advocacy Briefcase

Advocacy Resources and Links

Ad Council's Engaging the Public on Behalf of Children
Presents research findings from a public opinion poll and offers communication strategies that can effectively motivate the public to act on behalf of children

Children's Defense Fund Action Council
Provides information on the latest policy issues impacting children and includes an "Activist Toolkit" that helps you contact elected officials and the media.

Congress.org
A "one-stop-shop" where you can identify your Congressional representatives; research voting records and send e-mail directly to Congress. Read other advocates' letters and learn about the issues of the day.

Non-Profit Action
An online resource hosted by OMB Watch to support capacity building for nonprofit advocacy.

Report of the President's New Freedom Commission on Mental Health
See the presentations to the Commission, which may be useful references for advocacy efforts.

NASW’s Lobbying "Do’s" and "Don’ts"

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