Take Action
Delaware's earliest learners need your advocacy today. We understand everyone is busy and that advocacy looks different for everyone. We want to make it easy for you to take action, so check out our menu of options of things you can do!
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Come to one of our events this fall/winter!
Strengthen Early Childhood in Delaware! Join First State Pre-K and a host of community partners this fall to learn about child care issues in Delaware, and explore advocacy tools and action steps to help make a difference.
Early childhood educators, community members, parents, and advocates welcome!
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Give Public Comment on Delaware's FY27 Budget
The Delaware Office of Management and Budget (OMB) will soon hold public hearings on Governor Matt Meyer’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget. These hearings are the first chance for the public to share stories, raise priorities, and advocate directly to state agencies and the governor before the budget is finalized.
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Hearing for Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (Purchase of Care): November 18 at 11a.m.–1:00p.m.
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Hearing for Delaware Department of Education (state-funded pre-K/ECAP): November 20 at 10:30a.m.–11:30a.m.
Community members can provide input either in writing or by attending in person.
📍 Location (In-Person): Delaware Public Archives – Delaware Room
121 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd N | Dover, DE 19901
💻 Virtual Option (Zoom): Join via Zoom Dial-in Number: 1-312-626-6799 Webinar ID: 839 7226 8757
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Advocate to your legislator: Use our talking points
Find upcoming constituent events on our FSPK Facebook.
Ask for investments in early care and education:
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Increase access to state-funded pre-K (ECAP)
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Increase access to child care (POC) for more families
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Need more help to start your early childhood advocacy journey?
Have a one-on-one conversation with Rodel's Community Partnerships Manager, Keda Dorisca.
Learn how to give public comment at upcoming budget hearings. Join her at her office hours on Zoom below or email her at kdorisca@rodelde.org.