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You as a Caregiver Advocate: How Coalitions Can Impact Federal and State Legislation Today

You as a Caregiver Advocate: How Coalitions Can Impact Federal and State Legislation Today Amy Friedrich- Karnik , Legislative Consultant, NAC 7 th Annual National Conference for Caregiving Coalitions March 13, 2013, Chicago . Examples of Coalition Advocacy Efforts.

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You as a Caregiver Advocate: How Coalitions Can Impact Federal and State Legislation Today

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  1. You as a Caregiver Advocate: How Coalitions Can Impact Federal and State Legislation Today Amy Friedrich-Karnik, Legislative Consultant, NAC 7th Annual National Conference for Caregiving Coalitions March 13, 2013, Chicago

  2. Examples of Coalition Advocacy Efforts ARIZONA: Public Awareness Campaign • Educating consumers (voters) about the importance of family caregivers to society • Targeted specific campaign elements to policymakers • Helped to initiate public support for coalition work PENNSYLVANIA: Proactive Legislative Campaign • Successful, multi-year advocacy effort to pass legislation expanding the state’s caregiver support program

  3. Examples of Coalition Advocacy Efforts CALIFORNIA: Defensive campaign against spending cuts • Testified at state budget hearings • Online petition through change.org • Petitions from local organizations & allied organizations HAWAII: Comprehensive, ongoing advocacy activities • Establishing relationships with policymakers through annual events, one-on-one visits • Annual Aging and Disabilities Issues Booklet – a guide for legislators and others on key policy issues for the year

  4. Advocacy Tips For Coalitions • Tap your grassroots – Use family caregivers whenever possible to tell their story and/ or make an ask • Reach out to allied organizations to support your cause or effort – it may be in their best interest too! • Raise awareness and educate your community – informing voters about your issues and turning THEM into advocates can be as important as educating policymakers directly • Understand the political context – create long-term and short-term goals, think big and be realistic, be bold and be patient

  5. How the Alliance Can Support You • Provide up-to-date information on federal policies through Caregiving Exchange Newsletter, Legislation section on website, listserv • Quarterly Caregiving Coalition Calls/ Webinars • Topics often focus on aspects of policy advocacy • Always include a federal legislative update • Guide to Establishing and Growing Your Caregiving Coalition will contain advocacy module • Policy campaign templates for local engagement • Let Your Voice Be Heard, National Family Caregivers Month • One-on-one support for your coalition’s advocacy work

  6. Contact Us National Alliance for Caregiving www.caregiving.org Amy Friedrich-Karnik amyfk1@gmail.com

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