The evidence is clear: a young person’s failure to read at grade level by the end of third grade creates a massive barrier to educational success. It is a key force in determining whether a student will go on...
Students who read at grade level by the end of the third grade are more likely to perform well in later grades, succeed in high school, graduate from college, and achieve success in the workforce. Unfortunately, a large percentage...
More details on proposed DHS cuts Tuesday’s budget hearing for the Department of Human Services (DHS) was definitely eventful. The largest state agency, with more 7,500 employees, DHS serves more than 1.2 million Arkansans each year. Most of its...
Medicaid works for Arkansas. It helps our disabled neighbors, elderly Arkansans, and thousands of children in low-income homes get care when they need it most. According to DHS officials, Medicaid will face a $138 million state budget shortfall in...
AACF committed to working with new legislature Last week’s elections marked a new day in Arkansas politics and government, creating new opportunities for people across the state to come together and work on behalf of all Arkansans. Every two...
Youth and work The state of the American economy continues to dominate the news, but one statistic is startling and demands our attention ─ the number of employed youth is at the lowest rate since the 1950s. Today only...
October is Advocacy & Organizing Month Governor Mike Beebe declared October as Advocacy and Organizing month in Arkansas to raise awareness about the impact that advocacy and organizing have on promoting change in our state. According to a recent...
80,000 Arkansas parents stand to benefit from Medicaid extension LITTLE ROCK – 80,000 Arkansas parents stand to benefit if the state chooses to extend Medicaid to those who now qualify under the new health care law, a new report...
Health coverage exchange moving forward in Arkansas In Arkansas, we’re continuing to work to ensure children have the health coverage and health care they need. Current efforts include developing the new health law’s Exchange (an insurance marketplace) and advocating...
Make Plans to Attend Our Upcoming Advocacy Academy Learn how to engage officials, media, and allies Join us for an “Advocacy Academy” on October 25th in Little Rock. You’ll learn how to engage elected officials, the media, and like-minded...