COVID Response Week of Action
Join us for the COVID Response Week of Action
Every child deserves a strong start in life.
That’s why Save the Children Action Network (SCAN) and activists from across the country are joining together to advocate for policies that benefit kids.
We know that this is a scary and uncertain time for many.
But together, we can influence our elected officials and drive positive change on behalf of children – from the comfort of our homes!
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Our COVID Response Week of Action is 4 days of activism, made simple. Every day, we’ll offer opportunities to engage lawmakers and raise awareness for programs and policies that benefit children in the U.S. and abroad. Check out the activities below and learn how you can use your voice for kids!
Want to learn more about the issues? View our factsheets about child care and helping vulnerable children.
Tell Congress: Working Families Need Child CareThe child care industry is struggling to stay afloat as a result of the pandemic. As parents plan to head back to work, child care will be essential. We need to ensure that child care providers are able to open as soon as it is safe to so that families are able to get back to work as soon as they’re able. Urge your members of Congress to provide dedicated and robust funding for the child care industry!
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Don’t Let Coronavirus Devastate Vulnerable Children’s LivesAs COVID-19 spreads throughout the world, millions of vulnerable children are at risk of hunger, illness and loss of learning. The COVID-19 outbreak threatens to undo progress the world has made on children’s health, education and protection. We cannot let this happen. Send a message to your members of Congress!
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Wednesday
Get Social
Tagging your lawmakers in social media posts is a great way to get their attention. We’ve made it easy with prepopulated Facebook posts and tweets below. Remember to customize your post a bit to make it your own.
Congress Must Prioritize the Child Care IndustryIf parents don’t have child care options, they won’t be able to go back to work. Tag or tweet at your members of Congress, urging them to support dedicated funding for the child care industry so when parents are able to go back to work, they have a safe place for their children to go. → View suggested Facebook post |
Help Vulnerable Kids During the Coronavirus CrisisVulnerable children around the world are likely to face food shortages, illness and loss of learning because of the pandemic. Tag or tweet at your members of Congress, urging them to provide funding to help children be healthy, safe and educated. → View suggested Facebook post |
Thursday
Call your Lawmakers
Phone calls make a BIG difference to members of Congress. And making a call is a quick and easy thing to do. So call your members of Congress today to urge them to support children during the pandemic!
Support the Child Care IndustryThe child care industry is struggling to stay afloat as a result of the pandemic. As parents plan to head back to work, child care will be essential. We need to ensure that child care providers are able to open as soon as it is safe to do so that families are able to get back to work as soon as they’re able. |
Support Vulnerable ChildrenAs COVID-19 spreads throughout the world, millions of vulnerable children are at risk of hunger, illness and loss of learning. The COVID-19 outbreak threatens to undo progress the world has made on children’s health, education and protection. We cannot let this happen. |
Friday
Spread the Word!
Our movement for children grows when you spread the word about it. Please share one of SCAN’s posts from Facebook, Twitter or Instagram to help educate your friends about what’s at stake.
Spread the Word: Let’s Fix the Child Care CrisisParents are feeling the squeeze as they attempt to juggle work and caring for their kids. Share this graphic on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram to help spread the word. |
Spread the Word: Help the World’s Most Vulnerable KidsVulnerable kids living in extreme poverty worldwide are counting on us to help them survive the pandemic. Share this graphic on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and help spread the word. |