Advocate Resources

Resources to Build Change

How do I know who's who?

• Check out the Missouri state web site at www.mo.gov
• Check out information about legislators at www.moga.state.mo.us
• Call the Secretary of State's office at 573-751-4936 to request a copy of the General Assembly Roster. It even includes pictures!
• Check out local government web sites for local information

Where can I get information about legislation and current laws?

• Again, check out www.moga.state.mo.us. This includes a legislative tracking service that posts the status of legislation, copies of bills, information about hearings, daily journals and more.
• The Senate Public Information Center can be reached at 573-751-3824
• The House Public Information Center can be reached at 573-751-3659
• Link with groups such as Citizens for Missouri's Children or the Missouri Juvenile Justice Association that track legislation for you.

Where can I get more information on how to organize to create change?

• Check out the Community Toolbox: Bringing Solutions to Light at: http://ctb.ku.edu
• Organizing for Social Change by Kim Bobo, Jackie Kendall and Steve Max, Seven Locks Press
• Child Advocacy Primer: Tips and Tools for Improving Your Child Advocacy Skills, by The National Associaion of Child Advocates, telephone: 202-289-0777 or www.childadvocacy.org
• The Jossey-Bass Guide to Strategic Communications for Nonprofits, The Communications Consortium Media Center, offered via Amazon Books.
• Arrange a free workshop with Citizens for Missouri's Children

Where can I get information on candidates and who represents me?

• Check Project Vote Smart. It is a wealth of information. 1-888-VOTE-SMART or www.vote-smart.org