For Your Information & Interruption for Justice: Concerns for Children & Youth in Illinois
Bishop Sally Dyck’s open letter to Governor Rauner, challenging his proposed budget cuts that will harm vulnerable children, youth and their families can be found at: http://bishopdyck.org/2015/03/29/an-open-letter-to-governor-rauner/
- Send Governor Rauner your message of concern, objection and/or alternative proposals to: http://www2.illinois.gov/gov/Pages/ContacttheGovernor.aspx
- Be CERTAIN you let him know you are an Illinois constituent and a member of United Methodist Church who will not abandon children or youth or their families!
- Contact your State and Federal Representatives and Senators
- Helpful presentation regarding the Illinois budget: it’s impacts; the context of depleting resources for children and at-risk families, and understanding that needed revenue and economic stimulus happens by investing in sustained schools, safe communities, reliable transportation and prepared workforce. From one of ChildServ’s advocacy partners: http://www.voices4kids.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Budgeting-for-the-Future-Chartbook.pdf
- – Keen eyes on: affordable housing; policies impacting low and moderate income households; effective advocates well organized throughout Illinois. Look for their “Latest News” pieces for up-to-date assessments of legislation and proposals effecting the most vulnerable among us. A link to seful page of factsheets: http://housingactionil.org/2015/03/26/state-budget-advocacy-resources/
ChildServ has served at-risk children and families for over 121 years. Our programs are jeopardized by the reductions proposed by Governor Rauner for the services needed to help build, achieve and sustain better lives for at-risk children. And your contribution is needed today!
From Kim Coffing, Director of Advocacy & Church Relations – March 30, 2015
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