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While every year has different speakers, and some different events, AMP Day on the Hill gives the youth from all over Iowa, an opportunity to go to the Iowa State Capitol building and speak with their legislators about the issues that they find important. Below there is a copy of the most recent agenda that the youth wrote, and every year they write a new agenda based on things that they have been through as youth that have been in out of home placements.
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Our turnout for the 2016 event.
Some of our speakers with Chris Branstad, 2016. View their speeches below.
Abby's Speech, 2016 CLICK HERE
Jake's Speech, 2016 CLICK HERE
Laticia's Speech, 2016 CLICK HERE
Rebekah's Speech, 2016 CLICK HERE
Tiara's Speech, 2016 CLICK HERE
Jacob Carmi gave a spectacular speech about the anti-bullying legislation for 2015, please watch this video below to hear the words that caught the attention of many while AMP was at the capitol building.
Micaela's Speech, 2014 CLICK HERE Megan's Speech, 2014 CLICK HERE
Angel's Speech, 2014 CLICK HERE Jacob's Speech, 2014 CLICK HERE
Emily's Speech, 2014 CLICK HERE Brittany's Speech, 2014 CLICK HERE
AMP members with State Representatives Beth Wessell - Kroeschell and Lisa Heddens - 2014
AMP youth were introduced to the House of Representatives by Beth Wessell - Kroeschell. They gave us a standing ovation! - 2014
Speaking with legislators about the items on the AMP Legislative Agenda. Each youth speaks about the items that reflect their life experiences so the legislators hear their personal stories and views on why change is so important on certain issues that the youth come up with every year, view our latest agenda to read about the most recent changes the youth want.
Watch the full video of AMP Day on the Hill 2014.
AMP is a youth-driven, statewide group that seeks to unleash the full potential for personal growth among foster and adoptive children in Iowa. AMP offers leadership opportunities, service learning projects, speaking opportunities, and educational/vocational assistance. AMP also provides the life skills youth need to become self-sufficient, independent adults.
| Ames | Eldora State Training School |
| Burlington | Fort Dodge |
| Cedar Rapids | Marshalltown |
| Council Bluffs | Mason City |
| Davenport | Ottumwa |
| Des Moines/Mobile | Sioux City |
| Dubuque | Waterloo |
