Join us for a powerful day of advocacy and engagement as educators, leaders, and CTE students come together at the State House to emphasize the critical importance of early education and care. This event provides an opportunity to connect with legislators, share impactful stories, and highlight the value of quality child care in shaping our future. Let’s champion early childhood education and ensure every child has a strong foundation for success!
Early Childhood State House Day Grants for Week of the Young Child
This year, State House Day aligns with the Week of the Young Child, and MaineAEYC is offering up to 10 mini-grants of $400 to help programs attend this important event. This is your chance to showcase the vital work of early childhood caregivers and educators while connecting with legislators and community partners about child care issues at the state level.
📅Event Date: April 8, 2025
💵Grant Includes: $400stipend + a table/spaceat State House Day
🎨Bring Your Creativity: Interactiveand hands onmaterials encouraged to engage legislators and highlight the impact of early education.
We want policymakers to feel what early childhood education brings to Maine! Children are welcome!
A mandatory webinar for grant recipients will be held on March 5, 2025, at 7 PM, offering guidance on engaging with legislators and tips for creating impactful vendor tables. Don’t miss this chance to amplify your voice and advocate for early childhood education!
As you brainstorm for how you might plan your space/materials here are some things to consider: *There is a security checkpoint which most things are allowed to pass except for scissors or other objects that could be considered sharp or used a weapon. *You can bring in food and drinks, MaineAEYC will also have a snack table available.*We recommend thinking of how you would transport materials from the parking lot to the State House Hall of Flags. Suitcases and rolling carts are great for this purpose.