take action now!
This year all of Connecticut's state Representatives and Senators - as well as our national Representatives - are up for re-election in November. Now is the time to contact your legislator and let them know how important after school programs are to you and your community.
For a full list of all candidates running for State Representative click here.
For a full list of all candidates running for State Senate click here.
Click here for the latest fact sheet on the Value of High Quality After School Programs.
Click here for a sample letter on the importance of funding 21st Century Community Learning Centers suitable for congressmen and women representing the state of Connecticut in Washington, DC.
Click here for a sample letter to the Editor suitable for publication in early fall when kids are going back to school.
To find out who your legislators are, visit the Connecticut General Assembly's Web site here: http://www.cga.ct.gov/maps/townlist.asp -- First find your town in the left hand column, then click on the district number in the House (to find your Representative) or Senate columns. If your town is split into more than one district and two numbers appear in a column, clicking on these numbers will take you to a map of your town so you can choose which district you live in.
House Democrats- 1-800-842-8267
Senate Democrats- 1-800-842-1420
House Republicans- 1-800-842-1423
Senate Republicans- 1-800-842-1421
Contact Michelle Doucette Cunningham at the Connecticut After School Network if you have questions or call (860)794-4978.