Last year, Gov. Mike Beebe and Arkansas lawmakers extended ARKids First health coverage to more uninsured Arkansas kids. Now, even as more and more families are facing their own budget crises, the governor is considering rolling back this coverage...
With the holidays coming to an end and a New Year beginning, it’s a good time to reflect on the many positive things Arkansas has done the last few years to help our most vulnerable children and families. We...
With the holidays coming to an end and a New Year beginning, it’s a good time to reflect on the many positive things Arkansas has done the last few years to help our most vulnerable children and families. We...
AACF’s Elisabeth Burak appeared on THV’s morning show today to share details on the Health Reform bill that the Senate is expected to vote on this week. Thanks to ARKids First, many low-income children have access to health insurance,...
AACF’s Elisabeth Burak appeared on THV’s morning show today to share details on the Health Reform bill that the Senate is expected to vote on this week. Thanks to ARKids First, many low-income children have access to health insurance,...
We now have video of AACF Executive Director Rich Huddleston’s testimony before the Senate Agriculture Committee on Nov. 17. He spoke on the re-authorization of child nutrition programs and child hunger. Check out our video here.
AACF’s office in Northwest Arkansas opened in 2008. When we travel this region discussing children’s issues, many people we encounter are surprised to learn the number of children in the region who live in poverty. The truth is, in...
In talking with school administrators, they tell us that children’s health is important to learning and that schools have some role to play in student health. Many schools have chosen to address student health in a variety of unique...
In talking with school administrators, they tell us that children’s health is important to learning and that schools have some role to play in student health. Many schools have chosen to address student health in a variety of unique...
AACF’s office in Northwest Arkansas opened in 2008. When we travel this region discussing children’s issues, many people we encounter are surprised to learn the number of children in the region who live in poverty. The truth is, in...