The Children's Agenda

Evidence-based expertise and understanding of what's effective and proven to work, and commitment to championing that. Focus on the entire cradle-to-career continuum, spanning issues and ages for a whole-child approach that includes an integrated system of support and care. In answering this call, The Children's Agenda is a bold voice for what needs to change while also acting as an "invisible glue" behind the scenes, serving on committees related to children's issues and aligning community groups and leaders around a common vision: lasting progress for children and youth. Congresswoman Louise Slaughter reflected in her message of appreciation: "It was not until The Children's Agenda was formed that one particular organization took action on what is needed most and what works best for our children." In honor of our tenth anniversary, County Executive Maggie Brooks officially proclaimed Thursday, November 20, 2014 to be "The Children's Agenda Day" in Monroe County. Our Mission