Here’s How to Get Involved in Make Kids Count NJ

·        Sign up at www.makekidscountnj.org. You'll also receive informative updates, reports and a direct advocacy line to influence politicians.

·        Once signed on, be sure to respond to calls for action by emailing candidates, legislators or newspapers.  All it takes is a simple click. So far, hundreds of online supporters have sent emails to our state leaders and policy makers. All those emails get attention, as we have heard back from lawmakers and both gubernatorial candidates on these issues!

·        Circulate our emails to your friends, family and colleagues. Encourage them to join the campaign.

·        Bring the message to the folks in your backyard. Contact your local PTAs, service clubs, businesses and other community groups. Ask them to spread the word about Make Kids Count. (Postcards and other written materials are available).

·        Sign on as an organization. Several large NJ organizations have joined the campaign, including the Office of the Child Advocate and Foster and Adoptive Family Services. Simply email spoole@acnj.org. As an organizational sponsor, you'll be included in press materials, listed on our Make Kids Count website and included in other information created to promote the campaign.

·        Distribute materials at conferences and community events. Ask people to join Make Kids Count NJ. Click here to download a petition.

·        Write a letter to the editor about the campaign and kids' issues. We will be posting a sample letter soon. So keep checking www.makekidscountnj.org.

Make Kids Count NJ is a grassroots, e-advocacy campaign aimed at building a better future for all New Jersey children. The campaign is sponsored by the Association for Children of New Jersey, a statewide child research and action organization. For more information, go to www.makekidscountnj.org , spoole@acnj.org or call 973.643.3876.