2006 Events
Candidate Training- June 16, 2006
Candidates from across the state gathered in Columbia on Friday, June 16 to learn about issues facing children. This Candidate Training on Children's Issues was the first event sponsored by the Kids First Campaign, a project of Citizens for Misouri's Children.
For more information contact: Emily Smith
CMC Executive Director Beth Griffin addresses the meeting. |
Carmen Schulze, executive director of the Missouri Coalition of Children's Agencies, discussed Child Protective Services in Missouri. |
Darin Preis, executive director, Central Missouri Community Action Agency and board member, Columbia Public Schools, made a presentation on Early Care and Education and the changes that have occurred over the last decade. |
CMC Program Director Cathi Martarella discussed Children's Health issues, noting that Missouri is struggling to find ways to ensure a healthy population while trying to control costs. |
A media panel included representatives from radio, television and newspaper. |
Sarah Ashworth, news director of KBIA Radion in Columbia, gave the candidates advice on how to get their stories placed. |
Beth Griffin was interviewed by the local CBS affiliate... |
and the local ABC station. |
Some of the interested candidates |
Listening intently. |
Chris Blunt, Ph.D., Overlook Research, shared some research data on how voters react to children's issues. |
Celinda Lake, Lake Research Partners, provided valuabel insights on how research findings can help candidates' shape their messages this fall. |
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Citizens for Missouri's Children is a member of 
for America's Children.
