The Children's Movement of Florida explained

The Children’s Movement of Florida is a citizen-led, non-partisan movement to educate political, business and civic leaders – and all parents of the state – about the urgent need to make the well-being and education of infants, toddlers and all other children Florida's highest priority. The Children's Movement of Florida was launched on in a four-city fly-around with press conferences in Miami, Orlando, St. Petersburg and Tallahassee.[1]

Core advocacy issues

The Children's Movement of Florida has identified five areas for a first focus of special interest and action:

"Milk Parties"

The movement has scheduled 15 "Milk Party" rallies from September 6 to 30, starting in Pensacola to Key West, to rally support for children as a priority. Participants will be treated to milk and cookies.[2] "Milk Parties" will feature notable speakers, local celebrities, an educational video, and a "call to action." The Children's Movement of Florida aims for a thousand or more citizens at each event.

Several Florida publications have referred to The Children's Movement of Florida as the "Milk Party."[3] [4]

Leadership

The Children's Movement of Florida is led by a 27-member steering committee consisting of business, civic and political leaders from across Florida.[5] Some notable members of 27-member coalition are:

Notes and References

  1. Web site: l . Child advocacy movement in works . Sun Sentinel . 2010-08-08 . 2015-03-11.
  2. http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/08/09/1767300/milk-party-on-campaign-for-floridas.html
  3. Web site: The Children's Movement of Florida: We're Sorry . Childrensmovementflorida.org . 2015-03-11.
  4. Web site: The Children's Movement of Florida: We're Sorry . Childrensmovementflorida.org . 2015-03-11.
  5. Web site: Children's Movement Puts Strategy Into Action | WFSU . Publicbroadcasting.net . 2010-08-15 . 2015-03-11.