I had an amazing opportunity a couple of weeks ago, thanks to Dellie Champagne and her tireless efforts advocating for children. I was one of seven adults from New Hampshire who traveled to D.C. to meet with lawmakers and their staff, to lobby to make sure children become and stay a priority in this country. Save the Children Action Network is a bi-partisan organization dedicated to creating opportunities for young children to thrive. By attending the Save the Children Action Network’s Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C., I was joined by nearly 200 fellow advocates from around the country, each dedicated to help make important changes for kids.
Research has shown that investing in a child’s earliest years helps ensure children are set up for school and life. That’s why I was so excited to meet with my lawmakers on Capitol Hill to urge them to reauthorize funding for the life-changing Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program (MIECHV). This program’s benefits are far-reaching, enabling early childhood professionals to visit families and children and offer vital supports to ensure kids get the absolute best start in life. I sincerely thank Reps. Chris Pappas and Annie Kuster, and Sens. Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan, for taking the time to discuss this important program, and I urge them to renew MIECHV, to ensure that all children not just survive, but thrive.
Julie Harrington
Concord