Statement by AACF Executive Director, Rich Huddleston, on the President's Proposed 2011 Budget The President's proposed budget for fiscal year 2011 is a bold step towards addressing critical short- and long-term needs for our nation. The budget strengthens the economy and job creation, brings down the deficit and restores fiscal responsibility, and makes major investments to...

New data show that enacting the delayed 2009 expansion would help the rising number of middle-income families who need child health insurance. LITTLE ROCK - The number of uninsured children who would be eligible for ARKids First under an expansion passed in 2009 is growing, according to research by Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families,...

AACF is seeking a full-time or part-time development director with a minimum of 5 years of experience in raising major gifts for nonprofits. Competitive salary. Equal-opportunity employer. Send cover letter, resume, and references to Nancy Leonhardt[mailto:nleonhardt@aradvocates.org] or 1400 West Markham St., Ste. 306, Little Rock, AR  72201. *Job Title:  Development Director  * *Qualifications:  *Bachelors degree with experience in raising...

Health reform continues to progress through the House and Senate. On Saturday, November 7, the House of Representatives passed the Affordable Health Care for America Act of 2009 bill by 220 votes. AACF thanks Arkansas Representatives Marion Berry and Vic Snyder for voting in favor of the bill. On the Senate side, lawmakers voted on Saturday,...