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The goal of the Children's Campaign Fund is to elect a more child and family friendly legislature in Washington State. The Children's Campaign Fund analyzes voting records, conducts interviews in select races across the state, and solicits feedback from key stakeholders to endorse candidates who will be champions for children. Contributions are targeted to those races in which there are opportunities to elect strong advocates for children, where the dollars can make a difference, and where we can send a message that the well-being of the state's children must be a legislative priority. E-mails are provided to access each campaign in the hope that you will consider volunteering.

As part of the endorsement process, candidates are interviewed by Children's Campaign Fund board members. Some of the issues explored in 2004 include the following:

The state operating budget deficit in the 2003-05 biennium and impact on children & families.
The current state tax system and proposed changes.
The soaring state health care costs, including Medicaid.
Improvements to the state's child welfare system (e.g. Child Protective Services and foster care).
The impact of upcoming 5 year time limit for many families receiving cash welfare.
The accountability of adults for a child's use of their gun.
Improvements to current juvenile justice system.
Current law that requires a 60% vote and a minimum voter turnout for school levies.

Our Voter Resources page can help you find your legislative district in this first election since redistricting or find the forms you need to register to vote.