The burden of paying for statewide programs and services falls disproportionately upon low- and middle-income families – as well as small businesses that operate only in Arkansas. Meanwhile, many large corporations that take full advantage of Arkansas highways, school...
Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families saw a year of growth in 2008 as we launched two milestone projects. First was the formation of the Arkansas Finish Line Coalition, an initiative to get health insurance for every Arkansas child....
Arkansas lawmakers couldn’t miss dozens of child advocates as they entered the House chamber to cast a vote that will impact children for years to come.
Arkansas has done a great deal to improve data collection and fiscal and academic accountability requirements for public schools in recent years. However, the system has been ineffective in broadly disseminating much of this information to parents, or to...
As we work to move forward, it is now more important than ever to advocate for tax policies and spending measures that lift our low-income families out of poverty as they are the ones hardest hit by the current...
Children with health insurance are more likely to receive the health care they need to become healthy, educated and productive citizens. Health insurance not only impacts children’s health, it impacts the economic stability of families. More and more, health...
AACF is closely following several important pieces of tax and budget legislation that impact low- families now that the Arkansas State Legislature and the U.S. Congress have reconvened, As we move forward, it’s more important than ever to advocate...
An Analysis of Juvenile Justice in Arkansas For decades Arkansas has struggled to effectively address the needs of juvenile offenders. Now, with significant decreases in juvenile arrests and commitments to the DHS Division of Youth Services, Arkansas can concentrate...
Get Involved! The phrase “there is strength in numbers” is especially true when it comes to child advocacy. We can’t be successful without the help and support of concerned citizens like you. We’ll keep you informed about what we’re...
Health reform continues to progress through the House and Senate. On Saturday, November 7, the House of Representatives passed the Affordable Health Care for America Act of 2009 bill by 220 votes. AACF thanks Arkansas Representatives Marion Berry and...