Advocacy Skills Bootcamp Series:
Interest Survey

First 5 Contra Costa has partnered with FIERCE Advocates to offer a four-part in-person Policy Advocacy Bootcamp Series, designed specifically for parents and early childhood providers who live or work in Contra Costa County and who are either engaged in advocacy to improve the health and well-being of families with children ages 0–5, or interested in becoming engaged in this type of advocacy.

These workshops will take place on consecutive Thursday evenings in Concord and will cover:

Understanding how local and state government works
Identifying your local and state representatives and how to contact them
Naming the issues you care about
Public comment 101: how to speak up and be heard
Introduction to power mapping and organizing for impact

A virtual orientation will be held the week before the first session, giving participants a chance to meet the facilitators and learn what to expect from the series.

This brief survey will help us design a bootcamp series that works best for our community and assist us in selecting participants for the limited number of available spots.

Note: Space for this bootcamp series is limited, and we may not be able to accommodate everyone who is interested.

Pre-Qualification Questions:

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* 1. Are you a parent? (Check ALL that apply)

Yes, I am a parent of a child or children under 6 years old

Yes, I am a parent of a child or children ages 6 to 17

No, I am not a parent

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* 2. Are you a teacher, child care provider, or other service provider who works primarily with children under age 6?

Yes

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* 3. Are you currently involved in or interested in getting involved with any organizations, groups, or coalitions where you can participate in advocacy efforts?

(For example: community based organization/non-profit, your school’s PTA, a neighborhood group, etc.)

Yes

Additional information: (optional)

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* 4. What issues do you currently advocate for or are interested in advocating for, either with a group or on your own? (Check ALL that apply)

Access to affordable child care

Fair pay and support for child care providers

Special needs and inclusive services

Housing and homelessness

Food security

Mental health resources

Public safety and neighborhood improvements

Immigration or legal aid

Reproductive and maternal health

I am not currently involved in any advocacy efforts

Other: (please specify)

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* 5. Where in Contra Costa County do you live (or work, if you are attending this workshop for your job)? (Check ONE)

North Central County: Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Concord, Clayton, Martinez

South County: Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda, Danville, San Ramon

East County: Pittsburg, Antioch, Oakley, Brentwood

West County: El Cerrito, Richmond, San Pablo, Pinole, Hercules

I do not live or work in Contra Costa County

Advocacy Skills Bootcamp Series:Interest Survey

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* 1. Are you a parent? (Check ALL that apply)

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* 2. Are you a teacher, child care provider, or other service provider who works primarily with children under age 6?

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* 3. Are you currently involved in or interested in getting involved with any organizations, groups, or coalitions where you can participate in advocacy efforts?(For example: community based organization/non-profit, your school’s PTA, a neighborhood group, etc.)

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* 4. What issues do you currently advocate for or are interested in advocating for, either with a group or on your own? (Check ALL that apply)

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* 5. Where in Contra Costa County do you live (or work, if you are attending this workshop for your job)? (Check ONE)

Advocacy Skills Bootcamp Series:
Interest Survey

* 3. Are you currently involved in or interested in getting involved with any organizations, groups, or coalitions where you can participate in advocacy efforts?

(For example: community based organization/non-profit, your school’s PTA, a neighborhood group, etc.)