Fourteen years ago, in August 2004, the Jonesboro, Arkansas, School District launched its first pre-K program. The Jonesboro Pre-K Center was licensed for 186 early learners and was housed in the newly renovated Jonesboro Administration Building on Flint Street....
The tax task force focused on sales taxes again this week. They were visited by two national tax experts* who both agreed on some key points for tax change in our state: Broadening the sales tax base is a good...
Today, Rich Huddleston, Executive Director of Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families, issued the following statement about this Saturday’s March for Our Lives Arkansas event in Little Rock: At 10 a.m. this Saturday, March 24, Arkansas students and their...
In 2017, Congress tried and failed more than once to repeal the Affordable Care Act and slash Medicaid. It failed every time because families across the nation rejected taking health care away from millions of Americans. But the president’s...
Many people in our state work at low-paying jobs. Arkansans who work hard for little money pay a much higher share of their income to state and local taxes compared to the wealthiest. That’s not the way it should be. Fortunately,...
The annual Finish Line report provides a look at the status of health coverage for Arkansas children and their families. The report unveils key data on the progress we’ve made over the years and recommends additional solutions to ensure every child...
Before age 3, 85 percent of a child’s core brain structure is formed. This “wiring” shapes infants and toddlers’ ability to learn to read and think critically. Early learning experiences also influence health, social, and economic outcomes. The Arkansas...
When do children begin to learn? Believe it or not, school readiness begins in the womb. Research shows the first few years of life, including the prenatal months, are the most important for healthy brain development. Unfortunately, too many...
Today, Arkansas received federal approval to add a work requirement to the Arkansas Works program, which provides affordable coverage to 285,000 low-income Arkansans who have no other coverage options and rely on this program to get the care they...
The year 2017 was an eventful one for AACF! We celebrated 40 years of working to improve the lives of Arkansas kids and families. AACF observed the occasion in October with our first ever gala, held at Little Rock’s...
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