Child Advocates Meeting

From the Bridgeport Child Advocacy Coalition:

BCAC Children’s Issues Forum 2010

Conversations with Bridgeport Legislators

WHO:

* Bridgeport Child Advocacy Coalition (BCAC) – A coalition of organizations, parents and other concerned individuals committed to improving the well-being of Bridgeport’s children through research, advocacy, community education, and mobilization.

* Members of the State legislative delegation from the Bridgeport region.

* More than 100 parents, community and business leaders are expected to attend.

WHAT: Conversations on Critical Issues Facing Bridgeport’s Children, BCAC’s Annual Children’s Issues Forum.

After introductions, audience members will discuss education, health care and state safety-net services with their legislators. Discussion will focus on ways in which the Bridgeport Child Advocacy Coalition, the community and legislators can work together on what Bridgeport children and families need most in the current economic downturn.

WHEN: Tuesday, December 7, 2010 from 6:30 – 8:00 PM

WHERE: Mount Aery Baptist Church, 73 Frank Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604

WHY: Bridgeport Child Advocacy Coalition encourages action on key legislative issues for children every year. This year’s discussion will focus on major topics in education, health care and state-funded services for low-income families.

This annual forum is an opportunity for area legislators to report on the outlook at the state level and discuss what they will do to support Bridgeport’s children and families. It is also a time for community members to demonstrate their support for the critical issues affecting children and families.