Part 1: Why did you choose this specialization? I chose the specialization of Advocacy and Public Policy because while working in the early childhood field my passion to help families and to make them aware of available resources to them grew stronger and stronger. In order to grasp and understanding of what was available to the families it was also important to me to be aware of new policies and how they make affect the families.
Part 2: Why are advocates essential in the early childhood field? Advocates are important because I believe our job entails seeking out what is in the best interests of families and young children. Without advocacy there would be a disconnection between the early childhood field and what is available to assist families and young children.
Part 3: What do you hope to learn about public policy and advocacy? 1. How can I advocate for families on the local as well as the world level. 2. How efficient is advocacy? How to stay abreast of new policies being introduced how to be instrumental in helping families to understand how policies will affect them and their families should they become law.
Carmen,
ReplyDeleteResourecs are out there but not everyone is informed of what is available in their communities. As advocates, we can inform familes about the resources and services that are out for them.My main goal is to make a difference in the life of a child . Children and families need someone to stand up for them when they cannot.Great post.
Carmen
ReplyDeleteI hurt for people who need help and they have no one to advocate for them. I think more people would know about those resources if we could all pool together and link through some kind of system that would coordinate what benefits are out their through a data base. There are so many people who don't even know whats out there. I live in Virginia so I know where VCU is Go Rams! My son's girlfriend is going there also. Do you live in Virginia as well?
Carmen,
ReplyDeleteI think your goals are excellent and very admirable. Mine are so broad right now and I hope that they are more refined like yours are by the end of this course. I think it is excellent that you want to specialize in public policy and advocacy to spread resources to families and raise awareness within the early childhood field. Good luck to you!
Carmen
ReplyDeleteI agree that making our parents aware of available resources is important. Our families and children are most important, we must advocate on their behalf!