Friday, Jan. 27 – Advocacy in a Time of Austerity

Advocacy in a Time of Austerity:

Strategies for Sustaining Programs and Services During Budget Cuts

 

WHEN:          Friday, January 27, 2012 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm

WHERE:        Edgecombe County Auditorium 
201 Andrews Street
Tarboro, NC 27886 

 

Are you prepared to advocate for your program with the leaders who make funding decisions?  Retaining and sustaining funds during times of austerity requires a plan of action. To sustain your program during budget cuts requires a strategy to show your program’s value and benefits for the target population and larger community.

This workshop will help you publicize the value of your programs and services, and how they enhance and mesh with local and statewide goals. You will leave prepared to show connections between your work and shared goals like creating jobs, improving high school graduation rates, and preparing individuals for future employment and self-reliance. Remember, if you want to maintain support for your program, you must be an effective messenger for your good work.

Workshop Objectives:      Participants will learn to:

·         Develop effective advocacy messages to share with key stakeholders.

 

·         Build strong working relationships with policymakers who can help change their communities for the better.

 

·         Host an effective local briefing for legislators or other policymakers.

 

·         Work with young people and local allies to bolster their skills to act as advocates.

Cost:    $35     (Student cost: $12.50. Mush show valid student ID.)

About the Trainers:

Kathy Putnam is APPCNC’s Young Families Support Coordinator and works with Adolescent Parenting Programs and other programs for teen parents across the state.  Contact Kathy with questions kputnam@appcnc.org or (919) 226-1880 x.106.

Patricia Yancey is APPCNC’s Director of Public Information, and works directly with legislators to help them understand adolescent health public policy and funding issues.

REGISTER NOW at www.appcnc.org

Please Note: After you register, you should receive an email confirmation. If you do not receive an email confirmation, please check your email’s SPAM folder.