Engage Policymakers
The opportunity to see and hear the impact that afterschool can have on a child’s life is invaluable. Use this sample language to invite policymakers to attend your Lights On Afterschool event and see for themselves.
Nearly every Mayor across the province can issue a proclamation in support of Lights On Afterschool each year. Proclamations are an easy way for your community to celebrate, and can be made by your mayor, local officials, or even by organizations.
This year during elections, ask your canvassers and party leaders how they plan to support an integrated approach to childhood development, and more specifically during the critical hours (before and after school).
We have created some fact cards and questions to help direct you during your conversations, arming you with knowledge.
We want to let all parties know that Afterschool programs need to be a priority in Alberta!
SACDA has compiled facts and statistics for you to use durring your event and throughout the yearto help promote School Age Care Programs.