Wednesday, July 9th is C-Day!!!!!

The Budget Call-in Day!!!

Push Senators to Step Up and Protect Children tomorrow!

In the next couple of weeks, the California state Senate must decide on proposed cuts to the state budget.

The current proposal puts millions of children at risk of losing their health coverage, cash assistance, foster youth services, and quality child care. The state Senators must hear from you that the budget deficit cannot be closed by cutting children's programs. A real budget solution must include new revenue to protect all of California's children. Wednesday July 9th, Children's Defense Fund-California, Community Voices and other organizations throughout the state are asking Californians to step up for children and make their voices heard by calling their senator and asking that children be protected and prioritized in this budget cycle.

Your call will only take 5 minutes but could be the difference in the lives of California children.

On Wednesday, all you have to do is call

1-800-313-0528

Ask the Secretary of the Senate to connect you to your senator's office. Be sure to tell your senator:

1. Hello, my name is ______________ and I live in Senator __________ district.

2. I am calling to oppose a "cuts-only" budget that jeopardizes the health and well-being of California's neediest children.

3. All children must be protected and prioritized in this budget cycle. What's good for all children is good for all Californians.

4. I support a balanced solution that includes finding new revenue streams.

5. I expect Senator _________ to stand strong for children, and oppose all cuts to vital children's programs and services.

6. Thank you for listening and passing this message on to the Senator.

Senators need to hear that their constituents do not support cuts to children's programs. Spread the word; let's makes our voices heard!