Weekly Check-In
Use the Information Below to Schedule a Weekly Check-In with Your Representatives
General Tips
Set aside a 1-hour block in your weekly schedule, mid-week preferably, to call your representatives and check-in. Be mindful of their office hours.
When calling and emailing, make more than one connection in your representative’s offices. Oftentimes, they are out of office. It is not unusual for a representative to appoint one of their staff persons to all-things healthcare.
Keep old emails handy to populate with fresh statistics. Use our STIMULUS CALCULATOR and surveys to gather stats that will drive your narrative.
If you cannot reach your representative or their staff, leave a detailed call back message.
Stress how time-sensitive your issue is. End the call or message stating how many weeks or months your center can maintain operates without federal funding.
Stress that your center is an economic driver.
Include personal stories of patients, providers, Board members, administrators, affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Be persistent. One hour a week is doable.
