Dismantling the Pipeline will take every single one of us. Each action item listed below directly contributes to the creation of a new "Cradle to Success" Pipeline.

Sign up to receive periodic emails about:

• Important developments regarding the Pipeline
• Updates on legislative and community solutions
• Action steps to be taken when we must mobilize as a community to create positive change for children

Email Cecilia Joseph to join the Cradle to Prison Pipeline Campaign Listserve.

CDF invites your participation in developing policy recommendations, community solutions, implementation plans, and timelines for the following key issue areas:

• Early Childhood Education
• Educational, Social, & Emotional Youth Development
• Children’s Health & Mental Health Care
• Child Abuse Prevention & Protection
• Positive Growth through the Juvenile Justice System
• Reducing Childhood Poverty

Email Cecilia Joseph to indicate which coalition you'd like to join.

Attend a Coalition Workgroup Meeting. See the Schedule.

October 3, 2008

9am - 12pm

The Power Center

Houston, Texas

Join us in 6 months for a Follow-Up Forum to discuss each coalition work-group's progress and implementation plan for dismantling the Pipeline. Collaboration opportunities between various coalitions will be discussed.

One of the most important things we can do is to spread the message about the Pipeline crisis and the need for a paradigm shift which places children as our culture's top priority.

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Messaging Resources & Tips

CDF Texas will assist you in preparing for any of the following activities:

• Engage in public advocacy events, lobby days, hearings or conferences
• Write a Letter to the Editor
• Write a Letter to your Senator or Representative
• Visit with your elected officials
• Participate in a radio or tv interview
• Tell us your Pipeline story

To be a spokesperson for the campaign, email Laura Guerra-Cardus with a brief description about yourself and your activities of interest.

Read CDF's Action Pyramid and commit to at least three personal action items today.

Personal stories serve as a powerful tool for educating others about the Pipeline. If you have experienced the Pipeline, please consider sharing your story with CDF.

Email your story to Laura Guerra-Cardus and also fax a signed Media Release form to 713 664 1975. Stories will be used by CDF for education purposes only.