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Voices for Children of San Antonio
Annual
Congress on Children

Voices for Children (then called Vision for Children) convened their first “Congress on Children” on July 1st, 1997 at the International Center of the University of the Incarnate Word. Nearly 150 community stakeholders gathered to develop a children’s agenda for San Antonio and begin building coalitions to address a prioritized list of those needs.

Many of those coalitions have developed into efforts of their own—Health Care for Every Child is a prime example. Others have transformed into special interest Task Forces that continue to meet to identify and address issues.

If you would like to be added to the email distribution list for current groups, choose your area(s) of interest and submit your contact information.

Links to program information for each past Congress on Children

• September 21, 2007
• September 23, 2006
• September 23, 2005
• September 22, 2004
• September 10, 2003
• September 24, 2002
• September 21, 2001
• September 19, 2000
• Program for July 1, 1998
• 1998 Congress on Children Work Group Reports

City Budget process is in the last stretch!

City Council District Budget Hearings will conclude on August 28.  Follow link for SCHEDULE

The Voices Early Care & Education Task Force has been meeting with Council Members and their staff to urge a $1.5 million dollar investment in the professional development of our childcare teachers.

If you agree with the research, that well-trained teachers are the essential ingredient in a quality pre-school experience for kids, then please lend your voice to our effort!

If you can not make your district hearing, drop your council member a brief note or phone call.  Their email and number is also on the schedule!