The Children's Movement of Florida
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The Children’s Movement of Florida is a citizen-led, non-partisan non-profit organization to educate political, business and civic leaders – and all parents of the state – about the need to prioritize the well-being and education of infants, toddlers and all other children in Florida. The Children's Movement of Florida was launched on August 9, 2010, in a four-city fly-around with press conferences in Miami, Orlando, St. Petersburg and Tallahassee.[1]
The Children's Movement of Florida has identified five areas for a first focus of special interest and action:
- Access to quality health care
- Screening and treatment for children with special needs
- Quality pre-kindergarten opportunities
- High-quality mentoring programs
- High-quality support and information for parents
"Milk Parties"
The movement has scheduled 15 "Milk Party" rallies from September 6 to 30, starting in Pensacola to Key West, to rally support for children as a priority. Participants will be treated to milk and cookies.[2] "Milk Parties" will feature notable speakers, local celebrities, an educational video, and a "call to action". The Children's Movement of Florida aims for a thousand or more citizens at each event.
Several Florida publications have referred to The Children's Movement of Florida as the "Milk Party".[3][4]