Advocacy

What is Advocacy?

​PTA advocacy is supporting and speaking up for children—in schools, in communities, and before government bodies and other organizations that make decisions affecting children. 

HCCPTA is committed to assisting in your advocacy efforts—there is power in united voices. Examples of advocacy:  

Resources

Advocate with PTA (available in Spanish)

Advocacy Strategy Chart

Advocacy Toolkit

Advocacy Webinars

HCC PTA Advocacy

PTA Advocacy happens year-round as our local PTAs and Councils follow School Board meetings and take action locally to increase funding and resources for students. Click here to find the Henrico School Board calendar for work sessions and monthly meetings. 


Annually, PTAs across the Commonwealth meet-up in Richmond to talk to their state delegates and senators as part of Virginia PTA's Capital Day at the General Assembly. Here are a few notable dates HCC PTA will join efforts with VA PTA this year.

Policy Positions

HCC PTA Positions

HCC PTA position statements are official documents adopted by the HCC PTA Board of Directors in line with our mission and research or in response to the positions of either the Virginia PTA or National PTA. Position statements describe the Council's stance on a current situation or concern that affects children and youth in Henrico County and requires local, state, or national action to address.

National PTA Positions

Virginia PTA Positions

HCC PTA Response to Safety Message from HCPS Administration (Jan 24 2023)

Contacting Your Elected Officials

Virginia General Assembly

Virginia Senate

The Hon. Schuyler T. VanValkenburg

Member, The Senate - 16th District

P.O. Box 28782

Richmond, Virginia 23228

(804) 223-0669 (District Office)

(804) 698-756 (General Assembly Building)

email: senatorvanvalkenburg@senate.virginia.gov


The Hon. Lamont Bagby

Member, The Senate - 14th District

P. O. Box 396

Richmond, VA 23218

(804) 698-7514 

email: senatorbagby@senate.virginia.gov



The Hon. Lashrecse D. Aird

Member, The Senate - 13th District

P. O. Box 3943

Petersburg, VA 23805

(804) 452-7076 (District Office)

(804) 698-7513 (General Assembly Building)

email: senatoraird@senate.virginia.gov



Virginia House of Delegates

The Hon. David L. Owen

Member, The House of Delegates - 57th District

P.O. Box 70849

Henrico, VA 23255

(804) 698-1057 (General Assembly Building)

email: DelDOwen@house.virginia.gov


The Hon. Rodney T. Willett

Member, the House of Delegates - 58th District

P.O. Box 29428

Henrico, VA 23242

(804) 698-1058 (General Assembly Building)

email: DelRWillett@house.virginia.gov


The Hon. Hyland F. (Buddy) Fowler Jr.

Member, The House of Delegates - 59th District

13029 Old Ridge Rd.

Beaverdam, VA 23015

(804) 227-3177 (District Office)

(804) 698-1059 (General Assembly Building)

email: DelBFowler@house.virginia.gov


The Hon. Destiny L. LeVere Bolling

Member, The House of Delegates - 80th District

P.O. Box 406

Richmond, VA 23218

(804) 698-1180 (District Office)

(804) 698-1080 (General Assembly Building)

email: DelDLeVereBolling@house.virginia.gov


The Hon. Delores L. McQuinn

Member, The House of Delegates - 81st District

P. O. Box 406

Richmond, VA 23218

(804) 698-1081  (General Assembly Building)

email: DelDMcQuinn@house.virginia.gov

U.S. Congress

United States Senate

The Hon. Mark R. Warner

Member, United States Senate

475 Russell Senate Office Building

Washington, DC 20510

Phone: 202-224-2023


The Hon. Tim Kaine

Member, United States Senate

B-40C Dirksen Senate Office Building

Washington, D.C. 20510

(202) 224-4024


United States House of Representatives

The Hon. Robert Wittman

U.S. House of Representatives - 1st District

2055 Rayburn House Office Building

Washington, DC 20515

(202) 225-4261

(804) 401-4120 - Glen Allen Office


The Hon. Jennifer McClellan

U.S. House of Representatives - 4th District

2417 Rayburn House Office Building

Washington, DC 20515

(202) 225-2815


You can also use the U.S. House of Representatives Write Your Representative service

Resources for Families in Need

In conjunction with HCPS Family and Community Engagement, HCCPTA has been building a list of various Henrico-based resources for families in need. These nonprofit organizations and government agencies serve specific needs in the Henrico community and are not affiliated with HCCPTA. If you have additional information on local resources available, please email communcations@hccpta.com.