Parents Rising

Join Parents Rising!

Are you a parent that wants to have a voice in improving the affordability and accessibility of childcare?

Would you like to gather with other parents to discuss early childhood issues or participate in trainings on becoming a more engaged citizen?

Do you have a child care story to share?

The Kids Are Priority One Coalition launched its Parents Rising initiative to bring together mothers, fathers and caregivers who want to take action on important issues affecting young children in Vermont. The coalition provides educational events, leadership trainings, and information about issues facing Vermont's families and opportunities to speak out.

There are many ways to get involved: First, join the mailing list and E- network below.

Then, click here for how to get involved!

  • Highlights from Early Childhood Day at the Legislature
  • See the engaging Motherhood Manifesto documentary
  • Weigh in on the Child Care Tuition Assistance Program
  • Speak out on regulations for the Child Care Tuition Assistance Program
  • Tell your child care story in the media or to legislators
  • Join a Northeast Kingdom parent forum
  • Attend a statehouse open house for parents and providers
  • Receive a copy of the Mama Says newsletter

Questions or ideas? Contact Kelly Ault, Kids Are Priority One Coalition Parent Organizer
802-272-0795; kault1@earthlink.net

Join The Kids Are Priority One Coalition E-Network

Regular emails will keep you informed with policy updates, event announcements and opportunities to weigh in on improving early childhood policies and programs. Join the e-network now.

Join The Mailing List And Tell Us What You Think

Join the Parents Rising mailing list and tell us what issues you care about and how you want to get involved by completing the following survey questions.

Yes! I want to be involved in Parents Rising.

Name:
Address:
Email:
Phone:

I am interested in the following issues:

Affordable and accessible childcare
Family leave/paid sick days
Quality early education and after-school programs
Flexible employment opportunities/livable wages
Universal health care
Early childhood information and resources
Other

I am interested in participating in the following activities:

Receive information about Vermont’s early childhood issues
Participate in educational events and/or advocacy trainings
Write letters to the editor or articles for newsletter/website
Contact legislators
Testify before legislative committee hearings
Tell my story to policymakers and/or service providers
Participate in a policy work group or parent committee
Other