Spring Forward: Community Advocacy Highlights
Hey everyone!
Spring is just around the corner, and I can’t wait to see all the new things blooming—both outside and in our community! Our Parent Council meetings have been going strong, and it’s been amazing to welcome new faces each time we meet. We’re so grateful for everyone who joins in, shares their thoughts, and helps make our work even better by making sure our initiatives and strategies align with our community’s needs.
We’re also super excited about how well our first Promise Advocacy Cohort (PAC) group went that we are already planning for our second opportunity! Our Second PAC will happen before June, and we can’t wait to build on the success of the first cohort.
A huge shoutout to two of our incredible parent leaders—Marco from PAC and Khadija from our Parent Council—who joined us for Day on the Hill! It was truly inspiring to see them share their stories with state legislators and speak from the heart about the impact we’re making together at Cradle to Career . Parent voices matter, and we’re so proud to see them leading the way!
We’ve also been working hard on our Financial Aid Initiative to help students and parents complete their applications. Thanks to awesome partnerships with College Possible, RCTC, and Rochester Public Schools, we’ve already hosted three successful Financial Aid Application sessions—and there are more to come!
We are continuously working to amplify our parents’ and youth’s authentic perspectives. They are our main focus, and we will continue to try to work alongside them.
EPC Day on the Hill - 02/20/25
C2C representatives pose on the first floor to the Minnesota State Capitol.
Promise Advocate Cohort graduate, Marco, speaks about his experience to other EPC members from across the state.
C2C Day on the Hill team stands for photo with State Senator Liz Bolden.
C2C Day on the Hill team stands for photo with State Senator Carla Nelson.
C2C Day on the Hill team stands for photo with State Representative Andy Smith.
C2C Day on the Hill team stands for photo with State Representative Tina Liebling.
C2C Day on the Hill team stands for photo with State Representative Kim Hicks.