ATTEND AN EVENT
Voices' events
MARCH 5, 2010
What: 2010 Illinois Kids Count Symposium
Where: The Standard Club
320 South Plymouth Court
Chicago, IL 60604
When: 8:30am - 11:30pm
Cost: $25/person (breakfast will be provided)
Contact: Joan Vitale (312/516.5555) or for more information click here.
2010 Illinois Kids Count Symposium—Chicago
Voices' events
MARCH 5, 2010What: 2010 Illinois Kids Count Symposium
Where: The Standard Club
320 South Plymouth Court
Chicago, IL 60604
When: 8:30am - 11:30pm
Cost: $25/person (breakfast will be provided)
Contact: Joan Vitale (312/516.5555) or for more information click here.
2010 Illinois Kids Count Symposium—Chicago
Children and Families in a Time of Economic Crisis:
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The most visible signs of the “Great Recession” — high unemployment, mortgage foreclosures, troubled financial markets — do not reveal its full impact on children and families, according to Voices for Illinois Children’s Kids Count Data book. Children are the hidden casualtites, the silent victims of the recession that is likely to impose lasting effects on child poverty and family economic well-being. |
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The 2010 Illinois Kids Count Symposium will examine the effects of the economic crisis on Illinois children, families and communities. National and state leaders and experts will participate in a plenary panel and discussion emphazising a vision for the future.
FEBRUARY 4, 2010
Who: Foster Kids are our Kids
What: "In it for the Kids" Campaign Launch
Where: Loyola University Chicago School of Law
25 E. Pearson Street
Chicago
When: 10:30am - 12:00pm
Speakers:
Erwin McEwen, Director, Illinois Department of Children & Family Services
Kathy Ryg, President, Voices for Illinois Children
Marty Wilke, Vice President/General Manager, WGN-TV
Contact: To RSVP contact Anne Klassman (312/ 516.5564) or for more information visit fosterkidsareourkids.org
Please join us for the premier of the latest phase of the award-winning media campaign, Foster Kids Are Our Kids, where we will hear from foster parents who will share their stories and experiences helping kids. Meet these extraordinary parents and other child welfare professionals who share your passion to make foster care better.
FEBRUARY 17, 2010
Who: Responsible Budget Coalition
What: Rally and Lobby Day
Where: State Capitol Rotunda
Springfield
When: Rally begins at 11am
Contact: Sean Noble (312/516.5566)
Flyer: English / Spanish
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Take Action For a Balanced State Budget
To raise your voice in support of a balanced, fair approach to our state budget challenges, please join us at one of the Illinois Partners for Human Service events below. Become informed and learn messages that resonate and strategies for action. To host an event in your area, or to invite Voices to coordinate a presentation in your community, contact Sheena Panoor or at 312/516-5573.
JANUARY 28, 2010
Who: Illinois Partners for Human Service
What: Community Meeting
Where: DuPage County, Faith Lutheran Church
41 N. Park Blvd
Glen Ellyn
When: 8:30am - 12:00pm
Contact: Sheena Panoor (312/516.5573)
FEBRUARY 5, 2010
Who: Illinois Partners for Human Service
What: Community Meeting
Where: Metropolitan Family Services, Calumet Center
235 E. 103rd Street
Chicago
When: 8:30am - 12:00pm
Contact: Sheena Panoor (312/516.5573)
FEBRUARY 19, 2010
Who: Illinois Partners for Human Service
What: Community Meeting
Where: First Lutheran Church (enter through 13th Street door)
1230 5th Ave.
Moline
When: 9:00- 12:00pm
Contact: Sheena Panoor (312/516.5573)
MARCH 16, 2010
Who: The Federation for Community Schools
What: Community Schools Advocacy Day
Where: Springfield
Contact: Sheena Panoor (312/516.5573)
