Advocates for Children and Youth is on a mission to protect Maryland’s children. That’s why we’ve created the ACY Membership Circle program.  Your membership means uniting with child advocacy professionals and enthusiasts across the Maryland to support research, discovery, innovation, and well-being for all.  

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Diversity, equity, and inclusion are threads that make us stronger. Different color threads, when interwoven, create a beautiful masterpiece.  During our observation of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, let us remember that all young people no matter their race or zip code are important threads of our fabric we call community. We must always protect their right to thrive and achieve their full potential. 

Over the past year, Advocates for Children and Youth's Board of Directors and Staff have been working on refining our approach to advocacy. We shared our mission statement, launched our campaign, Equity for All Kids during the 2020 legislative session, and continue to be responsive and preemptive to the new challenges that the pandemic has either magnified or exposed. 

To give you further insight into our progress toward racial equity and inclusion both internally and externally, we are sharing our Strategic Framework, Theory of Change, and Values.  With these tools in hand, we will work toward building a strong Maryland by advancing policies and programs to ensure children and families of every race, ethnicity, and place of birth achieve their full potential.