We invite all who advocate for young children to walk with us, pushing babies in strollers to help bring awareness to the vital investments needed in programs for Alabama’s children from birth to 5. There will be events for children, and information for adults on helping young children #Thriveby5. Advocates will also deliver hand-made handprints from children all over the state to our state lawmakers.

Agenda

9:30am - Gather on the Capitol Steps

10:00am - News Conference with Governor Kay Ivey and other state leaders on the Capitol Steps

10:20am - Strolling Thunder Parade (Around the Capitol)

11:00am- 2:00pm - Strolling Thunder Expo | Children and Family Activities on the South Lawn, Handprint Package and Note Delivery to Alabama State House - Materials in Room 418, and Lunch

2:00pm - Conclude

**A box lunch will be provided. If you have dietary restrictions or allergies please bring your own sack lunch and picnic with us!

Information on parking, transportation and more details about the event will be emailed out one week before the event.

Check out our Twitter @Thriveby5 and Facebook at Alabama Partnership for Children for more updates!

Help us focus public attention on the needs of young children and their families, and to recognize the early childhood programs and services that meet those needs.

Background: Each year, the Alabama Partnership for Children (APC) promotes the Week of the Young Child in Alabama by coordinating Joining Hands for Week of the Young Child, a half-day event during Alabama’s legislative session designed to raise awareness among local and state decision makers on the needs of young children in Alabama. The APC invites individuals, families, and organizations to participate in the annual Joining Hands for Week of the Young Child event.

For more information on Week of the Young Child, contact Lauren Lewis by email at llewis@apcteam.org or by phone toll-free at 1-866-711-4025.