Remember, all kids, including kids in foster care, deserve to dream big. We must invest in them. Every child deserves a family to believe in them, a good education, supportive services when needed, and opportunities to soar. #InvestInKids #FosterYouthMatter #TuitionWaiver #Family
I was back up in Hardwicke St flats today to follow up with the staff in the recreation centre about a promise I made them and the kids 10 days ago. Delighted would be an understatement. 👀 🔴⚫️⚽️
#Community #InvestInKids #InnerCity #TimeForChange
May is mental health month. Children are hurting. They need leadership and investment in their well-being. Don’t turn your back on kids. #InvestInKids
Incredibly the #InvestinKids program has been destroyed with teacher unions and your local wealthy Democrats and Socialists in celebration
Archdiocese Chicago and churches it is time to step up and educate your congregations of the pure evil in Illinois to protect against it
In office day, sending Valentines to our Senate reps asking them to Have a Heart and #InvestinKids !
Please check out our new episode today — Money Matters with C. Kirabo Jackson! firstfocus.org/moneymatterspo…
It this episode, he discusses his research that shows — when it comes to investing in kids, their education, and early childhood — it’s in everybody’s interest to #InvestInKids .
Had a great time the past few days with Save the Children Action Network Save the Children US in DC for their advocacy summit and farm bill lobby day with advocates from all across the country. No child should ever go hungry. Urge your lawmakers to support the farm bill. #InvestInKids
Sorry kids, Governor JB Pritzker’s hands were tied.
#Illinois #Education #InvestInKids
Image credit: Eric Allie with Illinois Policy
You can also catch our Speaking of Kids Podcast podcast co-host Bruce Lesley as a guest on the #OurChildrenCantWait podcast with host Joseph Bishop at buff.ly/3QTycOF on Apple podcast or wherever you get your podcasts.
#InvestInKids #Commit2Kids
We need to celebrate and elevate our kids … every day! Dr. Lisa Leali (she, her, hers) Bhavna Sharma-Lewis #investinkids #IASASuperWomen
No training, no gaining. 💪
Shout-out to this group of advocates in Kentucky who joined us this week to hone in on their advocacy skills to learn how to #InvestInKids ! 📣
Recently, @Pritzker decided to give MILLIONS of dollars in tax credits to #Rivian even though they lost BILLIONS in 2023. JB Pritzker can fund a losing business, but won’t allow tax credits so kids of low income homes can go to successful schools. #Illinois #InvestinKids
Great meeting Rep. Spencer Wetmore this week to advocate for South Carolina's kids!
As Rep. Wetmore shares, to her, advocacy means caring about your community and raising your voice for change.
We couldn't agree more! #InvestInKids
📍New Hampshire
Today we invited Cinde Warmington to join our 'Solid Foundations Gubernatorial Candidate Forum' to speak on the issues affecting children in the Granite State.
From child care to child nutrition, we asked what her plans are to #InvestInKids .
🧵Read to learn👇
Proud to be named Defender of Children by @campaign4kids, but the work isn't over. I’m going to continue fighting for policies that make children a national priority. #InvestInKids
Here is my introduction of James E. Clyburn at the Save the Children Action Network Advocacy Summit. Of course I had to bring up his World Famous Fish Fry! #InvestInKids
This week we got the chance to meet with Cameron Hamilton to talk more about his plans to address early childhood education.
Looking forward to hearing from more candidates next week at the CD7 Democratic Forum to hear how they will #InvestInKids ! Stafford Democrats
