September-October Children's Advocate

Check out our September-October Children's Advocate issue -- now available and online in English, Spanish, and Chinese! This is our special election issue, with information on presidential candidates and ballot measures that affect kids. We also kick off a new series in this issue for early care and education teachers and providers on learning through play.

Election 2008:

• Candidates for President: Find out where candidates for president (Democratic, Republican, Green, and Libertarian) stand on children's issues
• Ballot measures: Summaries of key propositions affecting children, with pro and con arguments.
• Election resources: "Why should I vote" a reproducible cartoon flyer about why parents and others should vote, as well as nonpartisan resources.
  

Also in this issue:

• Grassroots Snapshot: Parents preserve affordable housing for low-income families
• Early Care and Education: Learning through play: Taking ownership of language
• Raising kids: Families and parent educators share tips for helping children stay motivated in school
• California Child Development Coprs: Corps group nurtures new leaders
• Parent Voices: Parent Voices member helps draft family-issues platform

In English at http://www.4children.org/current.htm
In Spanish at http://www.4children.org/current.htm#esp
In Chinese at http://www.4children.org/current.htm#chn