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Policy and Budget Action

Legislation and budgeting at the state level greatly affect the outcomes of children. Action for Children is committed to ensuring that children remain a high priority in our state by lobbying on specific bills that affect children and advocating for adequate funding for children's programs and services.

To effect policy change, Action for Children conducts comprehensive policy campaigns, from education and engaging the public to media advocacy to lobbying at the General Assembly on specific pieces of legislation. We are dedicated to bringing you concise and timely legislative information on children's issues during each legislative session, including weekly legislative and policy updates, Action Alerts, comprehensive state budget analyses, and up-to-date listings of child-focused bills. 

Current Session Information

The 2012 "short" session of the N.C. General Assembly will convene May 16, 2012.

NC Child Advocate Conference Calls will be held every Friday during the short session.

North Carolinians have long recognized that children are one of our state's most valuable resources and their success our success. Investing in the health, safety, education and financial security of our children are among the most important duties of our society. As the recession continues to stress North Carolinans, it is critical that policymakers focus on preserving services for children and families. Further large cuts to children’s services would undermine the health and safety of our children, jeopardizing our past investments and future prosperity. The public policy recommendations made below, combined with a balanced approach to the budget crisis, are essential to ensure positive outcomes for North Carolina’s children and families.

Legislative Agenda: Action for Children's 2012 Legislative Agenda for Children

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