Get Involved

“One neighborhood at a time. ”

Downloads:

All of the following are pdf files. You need Acrobat Reader or another pdf reader to open and print them. You may make as many copies as you wish to distribute. Whenever possible, please print on the recommended colors for universal identification.

How-To Kits (brochures):

About CFI

This gives a brief overview of Child-Friendly Initiative and contains a membership application. Pass out to friends, school communities, at rallies, etc.!

print on white paper, and fold like a 'z'.

How-to Kit for Individuals

This brochure, entitled "How to Create a Child-Friendly Neighborhood", describes CFI and what we do. Read it online to get an idea of what you can do to start working with us. Print it out to make copies to pass out to your friends!

if possible, print on light yellow bond paper, double-sided, and fold inwards (u-fold).

How-to Kit for Businesses

This brochure, entitled "How to Create a Child-Friendly Business," contains an explanation of CFI and our Seal of Approval, plus a checklist for their business and a membership application. It's best to make an appointment to bring it in, go through it with the business owner, and then ceremoniously present them with the Seal of Approval, but you can also drop this off and return later.

if possible, print on light blue bond paper, double-sided, and fold inwards (u-fold).

12 Tips Series:

All of these handouts are great for passing out everywhere. Copy them freely on the recommended colors.

12 Tips for Shopping with Kids

This is a great handout for businesses to supply to their customers at the counter. There is a place in the back for the business to stamp their imprint and promote their business.

print on heavy yellow cardstock, back to back, and cut into three.

12 Tips for Dining with Kids

This is a great handout for restaurants to supply to their customers at the counter. There is a place in the back for the business to stamp their imprint and promote their business.

print on heavy orange or light-orange cardstock, back to back, and cut into three.

12 Tips for Air Travel with Kids

This is a great handout for travel agents, airlines, car rental agencies and all other travel-related businesses.

print on heavy green cardstock, back to back, and cut into three.

Materials for Chapter Leaders:

To prepare for your first meeting, print out one master of each of the documents on this page. Make notes about the colors on the back of each page. Suggested first print run: print enough so that each volunteer has:

(1) How-to Kit for Volunteers
(10) Nomination Flyers
(5) How-to Kits for Businesses

Also, be sure to provide each volunter with at least one "Children Welcome Here" decal. Order more here. To become a chapter leader, write to us here!

How-to Kit for Individuals

This brochure, entitled "How to Create a Child-Friendly Neighborhood", describes CFI and what we do. Read it online to get an idea of what you can do to start working with us. Print it out to make copies to pass out to your friends!

print on light yellow bond paper, double-sided, and fold inwards (u-fold).)

Nomination Flyer

"Congratulations! You have been nominated for the Child-Friendly Seal of Approval"

This flyer contains the "12 tips for Creating a Child-Friendly Business" list, and is a great first-contact for businesses that you feel should earn the Child-Friendly Seal of Approval. Hand one out to the manager, (give them the brochure as well), and make an appointment to return with the seal and a checklist.

print on orchid/lilac bond paper

How-to Kit for Businesses

This brochure, entitled "How to Create a Child-Friendly Business," contains an explanation of CFI and our Seal of Approval, plus a checklist for their business and a membership application. It's best to make an appointment to bring it in, go through it with the business owner, and then ceremoniously present them with the Seal of Approval, but you can also drop this off and return later.

print on light blue bond paper, double-sided, and fold inwards (u-fold).