Jump on Social Media

Here’s what to do:

Be purposeful in your posting. Social media is designed to engage people in conversation. Before you post, ask yourself whether the information you’re sharing helps you advance the conversation in a way that makes sense and supports your objectives.
Use visual content. Images, GIFs and videos are more likely to get noticed and shared. You have a strong story to tell, so be sure to use videos, photos, and other visual assets.
Tagging lawmakers boosts visibility. Adding a social media tag will help draw notice from specific policy leaders and can increase views. Click HERE to get lawmaker handles!
Use the #MILEG hashtag to keep at the forefront.
Stay positive and constructive. Whether posting or commenting, be sure to think carefully about what you’re saying. Be polite and professional in your words, exercise clear judgment, and don’t let social media trolling get you down.
Amplify, amplify, amplify! Look for content from like-minded organizations and individuals, and retweet/repost it with your own thoughts.

Interview the DCWs you know, as well as family members and friends. Capture short video clips telling you, in their own words, what DCW support means in their lives. Make it short, compelling, and to the point.
Post and tag a lawmaker or two. When you do, you’ll help share the story of DCWs and their needs and help ensure strong funding for the future.
Repeat! Consider repeating the process every week or so. It will help increase awareness of the need for increased DCW funding.