Children's National Hospital Hill Day
Sample Thank You Note to Congressional Offices
Please thank the Congressional staff you met with!
Advocacy Training Review Materials
Review the recording and slides from the Jan. 19 advocacy training, as well as the pitch example and meeting scenario videos.
| Advocacy Training Recording | View the recording of the Jan. 19 Advocacy Training. |
| Slide deck | Review the slides from the Jan. 19 Advocacy Training. |
| Ambassador Pitch | Watch this pitch example video to learn how to serve as an ambassador for a program or policy by sharing relevant personal or professional experiences. |
| Demonstrating Importance Pitch | Watch this pitch example video to learn how to demonstrate the importance of a policy or program by leveraging your position and experiences as a subject-matter expert in meetings with congressional staff. |
| Skeptical Staffer Meeting Scenario | Watch this meeting scenario video for best practices for handling push-back you may experience in your meetings. |
| Friendly Staffer Meeting Scenario | Watch this meeting scenario video for best practices for communicating effectively with receptive offices. |
Hill Day Resources
| Agenda | Programming for Friday, January 19. |
| Factsheet: Helping Kids Cope Act | Use this factsheet to learn more about the Helping Kids Cope Act (H.R. 2412). |
| Factsheet: Youth Mental Health Research Act | Use this factsheet to learn more about the Youth Mental Health Research Act (H.R.5976/S.3060). |
| Factsheet: Moms Matter Act | Use this factsheet to learn more about the Moms Matter Act (H.R. 3312/S.1602). |
| Questions for State Group Planning | Download this document for a list of questions to help guide your state delegation during your group planning session. |
| Pitch Practice Worksheet | Use this worksheet to develop the pitch you will present in your Congressional meetings. |
| Talking Points Worksheet | Using the information on this page, please fill out the Talking Points Worksheet to help prepare for your meetings in advance. |
| Psychologist's Guide to Advocacy | Learn about the policy process, how to engage directly with elected officials, and how to conduct successful advocacy meetings. |
| Map of US Capitol Complex | View this map to navigate the U.S. Capitol complex during the Hill Day on Jan. 22. |
Virtual Palm Card
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