Jobs bill includes help for state facing Medicaid woes
This week the Senate passed the American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010 (H.R.4213), which includes a 6-month extension of...


A New Federal Poverty Measure
Many experts agree that the federal poverty measures are outdated and underestimate the amount of money a family must to earn to...


Urge Senators to vote for Kerry/Murray Amendment Today
Arkansas could lose jobs and revenue; ask our Senators to vote for the Kerry/Murray amendment today. Urge Senators to vote Yes The U.S....


It’s March Meeting Madness
The countdown is on! It's tournament time and like college basketball, AACF is having a winning tournament of its own. Over the...


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Mar. 16, 2010

Finish Line Forum: Mena

The Arkansas Finish Line Coalition will host "Race to the Finish Line" Forums throughout the month of March. The Arkansas Finish Line Coalition, in conjunction with the Arkansas Department of Human Services, seeks to increase public awareness of the benefits of ARKids First. In our outreach campaign, we'll collaborate with community partners to help identify and address enrollment and re-enrollment barriers that keep kids from receiving continuous,... more...
Mar. 17, 2010

Helena Policy Cafe

Time: 9:00am — 12:00pm
It's that time again! Election season is once again upon us. Legislators and candidates are looking for solutions and you can be a part of the equation. Now is the time to get into the conversation and start making a difference for children and families in your community. Please join Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families and the Arkansas Kids Count Coalition at the following local "Policy... more...
Mar. 24, 2010

Finish Line Forum: Russellville

Time: 1:00pm
The Arkansas Finish Line Coalition will host "Race to the Finish Line" Forums throughout the month of March. The Arkansas Finish Line Coalition, in conjunction with the Arkansas Department of Human Services, seeks to increase public awareness of the benefits of ARKids First. In our outreach campaign, we'll collaborate with community partners to help identify and address enrollment and re-enrollment barriers that keep kids from receiving continuous,... more...
Mar. 31, 2010

Finish Line Forum: Springdale

Time: 11:30am
The Arkansas Finish Line Coalition will host "Race to the Finish Line" Forums throughout the month of March. The Arkansas Finish Line Coalition, in conjunction with the Arkansas Department of Human Services, seeks to increase public awareness of the benefits of ARKids First. In our outreach campaign, we'll collaborate with community partners to help identify and address enrollment and re-enrollment barriers that keep kids from receiving continuous,... more...

Arkansas Advocates for Children & Families
Union Station - 1400 West Markham Suite 306 - Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: (501) 371-9678 - Fax: (501) 371-9681 - Email: info@aradvocates.org