Advocacy Action Center
Your voice is the key to unlocking a brighter future for Connecticut. Join us in creating a state where economic well-being is a right, not a privilege. Together, we can demand policies that help ALICE families thrive. Your elected officials need to hear from YOU. Your voice is the most powerful force for change. We’ll provide the tools and help to make it easy.
Testify in Support of CT Child Tax Credit
The Finance Committee is holding a critical public hearing this Wednesday to consider establishing a refundable CT Child Tax Credit — a proven solution for our children, families and economy.
Now is the time to take action!
Submit Written Testimony Before This Wednesday
- Edit our template for individuals or organizations
- Open this online form
- Select hearing date “2/26/2025 at 11:00 AM”
- Select both CT CTC bills – “SB00740” and “HB05986”
- Type directly in the form or upload a Word or PDF file
- Press submit – that’s it!
Spread The Word
- Share these instructions with your colleagues, board members, volunteers and friends
- 📱 Share on your social media or text groups
- 🍎 Engage community leaders who care about children — pediatricians, child care providers, teachers, and more
Learn More
- Videos from CT Early Childhood Alliance – How to Submit Written Testimony + Sign-up to Testify Live
- Videos from CT Early Childhood Alliance – How to Submit Written Testimony + Sign-up to Testify Live
Mark your calendar
- June 4: End of 2025 legislative session
Email your elected officials
Short on time? Using this form to send an email to your elected officials is the most impactful step you can take today. Even just a handful of messages from constituents make a big difference.
It’s VERY important that you customize the message below before sending! Simply add your contact information and press “edit message” to add your story to this email template.
Power up your advocacy
These resources and templates are easy to share to engage the broadest coalition possible to support our policy agenda.
Connecticut Child Tax Credit
Need a refresh on our policy agenda?
Join our Coalitions
Together, we’re stronger. That’s why we’ve built powerful coalitions to advance our policy agenda. Learn more about each and get involved.
ALICE Advocates
We know you’re working hard and that your time is valuable, but your voice matters. That’s why we’ve created a powerful group of ALICE families from every corner of the state to advocate for policies that improve your lives. Learn more here.
- Contact Cheryl to join – Cheryl.Hardgrave@CTUnitedWay.org, 860-372-4216
CT Child Tax Credit Coalition
A united front for organizing and advocating for a stronger Connecticut where families, communities and our economy thrive. Direct payments give parents the power to choose how best to support their children.
- Monthly Planning Sessions: 2nd Fridays, 9:30-10:20am, virtual
- Contact Daniel to join – Daniel.Fitzmaurice@CTUnitedWay.org, 860-249-8788
Opportunity Youth Initiative
A coalition of organizations working to create brighter futures for Connecticut’s young people. Policies that open doors to education, employment and independence are the solution to the crisis facing at-risk and disconnected young people.
- Monthly Planning Sessions: 4th Wednesdays, 9-10am, virtual
- Contact Cheryl to join – Cheryl.Hardgrave@CTUnitedWay.org, 860-372-4216
Advocacy 101
Just getting started? We’ve got you covered.
- Find your state legislators. Connecticut’s lawmaking group is called the Connecticut General Assembly, and it has two parts: the House of Representatives and the Senate. The House has 151 members, each representing one of the 151 districts, and the Senate has 36 members, with each representing one of the 36 districts. Both serve for two years and there are no limits on how many terms members can serve.
- Follow the action in committees. There are 26 legislative committees focused on specific topics. They hold public hearings, listen to testimony, refine bills, and then send legislation to the full General Assembly for a final vote.
- What’s on their schedule? This calendar is regularly updated with information about public hearings, committee meetings, and events. You can attend these in person or watch from home.
The Power of Civics
Free educational resources from the Connecticut Secretary of the State
- Elections: Be Ready to Vote
- Candidates: Get to Know the People and the Issues
- Legislative Process: Stay Informed
- Engagement & Participation: Get Involved
Need help? Have an idea?
Daniel Fitzmaurice, Director of Advocacy
Daniel.Fitzmaurice@CTUnitedWay.org
860-249-8788
Cheryl Hardgrave, Advocacy Coordinator
Cheryl.Hardgrave@CTUnitedWay.org
860-372-4216