+ Welcome Local and National Advocacy Strategies Webinar June 14, 2011 2: 30 pm EST Event Host Dan Rabbitt, MSW. Health Policy Organizer, National Health Care for the Homeless Council 1
+ Why advocacy? n Homeless health care providers are natural and strong advocates n Policy change is needed to make homelessness rare and brief n The National Conference will provide an excellent advocacy opportunity Health Care & Housing Are Human Rights 2
+ Adam Schneider, MSW • Community Relations Coordinator, Health Care for the Homeless, Inc. ; Baltimore, MD Presenters James Crawford • Chair, Bmore Housing for All; Baltimore, MD BJ Iacino • Director of Education and Advocacy, Colorado Coalition for the Homeless; Denver, CO Nic Granum, MPA • Program Manager, Recuperative Care Program, Central City Concern; Portland, OR Health Care & Housing Are Human Rights 3
+ n n Today’s Presentation: Strategies for supporting advocacy by staff and consumers Strategies for effective advocacy in your local community Strategies for scheduling and conducting effective meetings with elected officials in Washington Q&A Health Care & Housing Are Human Rights 4
+ “It’s just another brick in the wall. ” -Pink Floyd Shared barriers to staff and consumer advocacy n Urgency of the present n So much to do … so little time n Dearth of institutional support n Lack of expertise – real and imagined n Underestimating the importance of advocacy n n n Apathy Cynicism Fear Health Care & Housing Are Human Rights 5
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+ “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough. ” - Marvin Gaye Specific barriers to staff and consumer advocacy n Staff n n n Push for productivity Lack of supervisory support Legal concerns n Client n n n Shelter Transportation Clothing Job/School Children
+ “We Shall Overcome” -Charles Albert Tindley Support and strategies to facilitate advocacy n n n Infuse advocacy into organizational mission and culture Knowledge is power Create diverse opportunities for leadership and action n Cultivate communities of action and support n Practice, practice n Feed the people Health Care & Housing Are Human Rights 8
+ “Solidarity Forever” -Ralph Chaplin Strengths of staff and consumer advocacy n Credibility of direct experience n n Expertise Authenticity n Voice and vision n Empowerment n Solidarity n “Give me a fish…” Health Care & Housing Are Human Rights 9
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+ “Can I Get a Witness? ” –Marvin Gaye Real life examples of effective advocacy n Parole fees (Legislative advocacy) n Disability assistance (Budget advocacy) n Public benefits (Legal advocacy) n “Move On Homelessness” (Organizing) Health Care & Housing Are Human Rights 11
+ “All politics is local” – Tip O’Neill BUILDING LOCAL RELATIONSHIPS n Elected officials: who represents you? n n n Mayor’s Office & City Council State Legislature & Key State Committees Actions n n n n Identify what you have in common Initiate connections (phone, email, tours) Respond quickly if they contact you Have fact sheets handy all the time (who, what, why, results) Get on their e-lists and note relevant news Go to their events & invite them to yours and give them a role Be mindful of election cycles & state, IRS rules Recruit political science students to help Health Care & Housing Are Human Rights 12
+ “All politics is local” – Tip O’Neill BUILDING LOCAL RELATIONSHIPS n Reporters: who’s covering poverty, homelessness, healthcare? n n Print, TV, Radio (use Google news alerts to track) Actions n n n n Keep a list with contact info and copies of coverage If a piece moves you, email/call with thanks and invite for tour Email “press-releases” periodically & be prepared to respond with fact sheets and spokespersons (staff and clients) Take advantage of state/national reports to follow-on Maximize your website, social networking & e-communications Join local press/other related clubs Recruit journalism students to help Health Care & Housing Are Human Rights 13
+ “All politics is local” – Tip O’Neill BUILDING LOCAL RELATIONSHIPS n Key influencers: who gets things done? n n n City, state agency officials State Community Health Center associations Advocacy coalitions & organizations Foundation & business leaders Actions n n n Know who does what and who’s in charge of making decisions that affect you and your clients – keep them on “speed dial” Participate on committees, advisory councils, working groups & volunteer your space for meetings Be mindful of key influencers for your Board selections Submit your organization/staff/clients for awards Recruit retired influencers as volunteers to help you Health Care & Housing Are Human Rights 14
+ Getting what you want… YOUR ULTIMATE GOALS n n Make your presence known in communities but connect with individuals Know how to ask for what you want for your organization – succinctly – and expect to get it Keep the fire lit, you’re in it for the long haul Work to secure at least one FTE for this work who would report to your chief executive REMINDERS n n It’s not about you – respect (and overcome) opposing ideologies Things do improve, success does happen, shake off the frustration and keep swinging Health Care & Housing Are Human Rights 15
+ Anatomy of a Hill Visit Remember, this is a representative government, so they work for you! Health Care & Housing Are Human Rights 16
+ Anatomy of a Hill Visit Call two weeks before: n Office scheduler: Ask for an appointment with appt with Health Aide/Legislative Aide n Example: Representative Earl Blumenauer’s office can be reached at (202) 225 -4811 Once you’ve contacted them, email also works to communicate quickly. Health Care & Housing Are Human Rights 17
+ Anatomy of a Hill Visit Confirm: n 1 -2 days before: Confirm appointment with Scheduler (if you and the office use Social media, consider following the office on Twitter to get updates on their current issues) Health Care & Housing Are Human Rights 18
+ Anatomy of a Hill Visit Day of meeting: n Practice “asks” (they need to be clear and concise). n Bring NHCHC information packets, with follow up contact information. Be sure to leave the staff with packet of information and your contact information. n Wear clean business attire (with comfortable shoes recommended if several meetings scheduled). Don’t let your attire distract them from your agenda. n Every office is listed in a directory, but there have been some recent changes, so check the directory when you go in the front door of the office building. Health Care & Housing Are Human Rights 19
+ Anatomy of a Hill Visit Architect of the Capitol http: //www. aoc. gov/cc/cc_map. cfm Health Care & Housing Are Human Rights 20
+ Anatomy of a Hill Visit How do I get there? n METRO (Train), Taxi, Walk n Airport style security in all buildings, so leave unnecessary items back at the hotel. Leave extra time to get through security if it’s a rainy day or a busy time of day. n Rayburn, Longworth, Cannon (House Office Buildings) are all on one side of the Capitol. n Russell, Hart, Dirksen (Senate Office Buildings) on the other. n DON’T BE LATE! Health Care & Housing Are Human Rights 21
+ Anatomy of a Hill Visit Meeting: Be flexible but stay on time! n Five minutes - Establish constituency (where you’re from in the district/state) n Five minutes -Tell your story n Five minutes –“Ask” (policy objectives: which is why you’re there) Follow up! A thank you note and expression of willingness to provide additional information will go a long way! Health Care & Housing Are Human Rights 22
+ Anatomy of a Hill Visit Extra: Ask about a Capitol tour! Remember, this is a representative government, so they work for you. If your voice isn’t shared, someone else’s will. Health Care & Housing Are Human Rights 23
+ Adam Schneider, MSW • Community Relations Coordinator, Health Care for the Homeless, Inc. ; Baltimore, MD Q&A James Crawford • Chair, Bmore Housing for All; Baltimore, MD BJ Iacino • Director of Education and Advocacy, Colorado Coalition for the Homeless; Denver, CO Nic Granum, MPA • Program Manager, Recuperative Care Program, Central City Concern; Portland, OR Health Care & Housing Are Human Rights 24
+ Advocacy at the National Conference n n 2011 National Health Care for the Homeless Conference and Policy Symposium is June 22 -25 in Washington, DC. More info at: http: //www. nhchc. org/2011 conference/index. html For those attending, this represents an excellent opportunity for meeting with your Congress members Contact Dan Rabbitt at drabbitt@nhchc. org if you have any questions about the process to schedule meetings For advocacy materials such as the Council advocacy tool kit, policy priorities, and hand outs please visit: http: //www. nhchc. org/Advocacy/ Health Care & Housing Are Human Rights 25
+ More Information on the Council The National Health Care for the Homeless Council is a membership organization for those who work to improve the health of homeless people and who seek housing, health care, and adequate incomes for everyone. n Our site: www. nhchc. org n NHCHC offers free individual memberships at: http: //www. nhchc. org/council. html#membership n Sign up for Council advocacy alerts at: http: //www. nhchc. org/mobilizer. html n Upcoming Webinars in July: n NCQA recognition for Patient-centered Medical Home n Planning HCH Day events for Health Center week & Housing Are Human Rights Health Care 26
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