The Arkansas legislature faces unprecedented territory when they reconvene in January 2013 for the 89th General Assembly. While each session creates new opportunities, this Assembly must immediately deal with a challenge-bridging what some believe is a $400 million shortfall...
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...
AACF Applauds Gov. Beebe, other organizations, for support of Medicaid extension Yesterday, Governor Beebe publicly announced his support for extending Medicaid to those who would qualify under the Affordable Care Act. The list of supporters is growing. We are...
Study shows minority students graduate at lower rates than white counterparts Minority students graduate high school at lower rates than their white counterparts. A new study by the Schott Foundation for Public Education that tracks students’ performance throughout their...
SISTERS UNITED working to reduce infant mortality As part of its efforts to ensure that children grow up healthy, AACF has been part of efforts to reduce infant deaths in Arkansas. According to the Arkansas Department of Health, Arkansas continues...
Executive Director Rich Huddleston named one of 50 most influential Picked up a copy of the Arkansas Times this week? Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families Executive Director Rich Huddleston was named one of the 50 most influential people...
Save the Date: AACF to Hold Advocacy Academy on Auguest 29 Are you ready to champion children’s issues in Arkansas? Learn how! Join us for an “Advocacy Academy” on August 29 in Fayetteville. You’ll learn how to engage elected...
Top 10 reasons to extend Medicaid to those who qualify AACF Executive Director Rich Huddleston gives you the top ten reasons Arkansas should extend Medicaid services to those who now qualify under the new health care law. PDF here.
Arkansas 42nd in National Child Well-Being Rankings The Annie E. Casey Foundation’s (AECF) 2012 KIDS COUNT Data Book shows Arkansas has improved in the nationwide child well-being ranking system to 42nd, up from 47th just one year ago. This...
Arkansas Medicaid Expansion: It Makes Cents It’s been three weeks since the United States Supreme Court upheld the Affordable Care Act, and it seems at least one new question has popped up each of these 21 days. The biggest...