Council of Advocates

The Council of Advocates is a broad based community stakeholder group including family members, youth, community leaders, academics, advocates, and others responsible for helping the city stay on track.

Council of Advocates’ Role

• Setting the Direction
  • Prioritizing the work of the Philadelphia Compact
• Monitoring
  • Ensuring the implementation of the Compact’s priorities
• Promotion and Advocacy
  • Advancing the social and emotional well-being of all children through the Philadelphia Compact
• Sharing Information
  • Collecting, contributing, reviewing and disseminating information that supports the work of the Philadelphia Compact
• Leading by Example
  • Putting into action the goals and recommendations of the Philadelphia Compact within members’ own spheres and encouraging community initiatives consistent with the Compact’s vision

The CoA meets quarterly in March, June, September, and December. For information on the upcoming meeting click here.

If you have a vested interest in the outcomes of children’s social and emotional health, you are qualified to apply for membership. To join the Council of Advocates, please click here. We always encourage youth and family members to join the Council of Advocates.