The Children’s Movement of Florida is a citizen-led, non-partisan movement to educate political, business and civic leaders – and all parents of the state – about the urgent need to make the well-being and education of infants, toddlers and all other children Florida's highest priority. The Children's Movement of Florida was launched Aug. 9, 2010 in a four-city fly-around with press conferences in Miami, Orlando, St. Petersburg, and Tallahassee.[1]
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The Children's Movement of Florida has identified five areas for a first focus of special interest and action:
The movement has scheduled 15 "Milk Party" rallies from Sept. 6 to 30, starting in Pensacola all the way down to Key West to rally support for children as a priority. Participants will be treated to milk and cookies.[2] "Milk Parties" will feature notable speakers, local celebrities, an educational video, and a "call to action." The Children's Movement of Florida aims for a thousand or more citizens at each event.
Several Florida publications have referred to The Children's Movement of Florida as the "Milk Party."[3][4]
The Children's Movement of Florida is led by a 27-member steering committee consisting of business, civic and political leaders from across Florida.[5] Some notable members of 27-member coalition are: