Policy Cafe in Conway Oct. 2
Policy Cafe in Conway Oct. 2 We’ve teamed up with the Hendrix College Project Pericles Program** to present this event and you’re invited. Let’s talk about what Arkansas can do to help children and their families succeed and how...
Questions to Ask About the Issues That Matter
Questions to ask about the issues that matter Election Day 2012 will be here in just 54 days. And just like every other election year, we’re reminded once again that children cannot vote and they’re usually not big campaign...
Questions to Ask About the Issues That Matter
Questions to ask about the issues that matter Election Day 2012 will be here in just 54 days. And just like every other election year, we’re reminded once again that children cannot vote and they’re usually not big campaign...
The Art of Governing
The Art of Governing This seems like a good way to end the week. Lots of people out there head into this weekend – one many will use to celebrate our nation’s independence – elated. Many others are frustrated,...
Arkansas Should Not Follow Arizona and Others in Cracking-Down on Immigrant Population
Arkansas Should Not Follow Other States in Cracking-Down on Immigrant Population Today was a big day at the Supreme Court. Below is a statement on today’s ruling on Arizona’s immigration law (SB 1070) from our Northwest Arkansas Director Laura...
AACF Applauds President’s Immigration Policy, Calls For State-Level Dream Act
AACF Applauds the President’s Immigration Policy, Calls For State-Level Dream Act President Obama’s announcement today of a new federal policy to stop deportations of law-abiding undocumented young people is welcome news in Arkansas, where activists have long fought for a...
Get in the Game
Get in the Game How often have you said, “You know, what they should do is …” about some sort of public policy issue? In the privacy of our own homes and offices, solving the world’s problems seems so...
Kellams Named Honorary Social Worker of the Year
Kellams Named Honorary Social Worker of the Year AACF Northwest Arkansas Director Laura Kellams will be named Honorary Social Worker of the Year by the social work department at the University of Arkansas. Nobody works harder as an advocate...
Invest in Children, Invest in the Future
Invest in Children, Invest in the Future Growing up is difficult. Questions abound while answers seem scarce. Virtually every decision a child makes is dependent in some form or fashion upon the willingness of an adult to grant permission....