Past Events Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families (AACF)

Central Arkansas Soup Sunday 2025

March 2, 2025 at 4pm-7pm

AS OF FEBRUARY 17 — INDIVIDUAL TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT! Ask anyone. Soup Sunday is one of THE MOST FUN events in Central Arkansas. The atmosphere is “souper” casual and family-friendly, the food is always delicious, and the cause...

Advocacy and Storytelling 101- Hot Springs

February 21, 2025 at 12pm-2pm

Join Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families and the United Way of the Ouachitas for a hands-on training designed to equip you with the tools you need to become an advocate for children and families in Arkansas. Whether you...

Advocacy and Storytelling 101- Springdale

February 15, 2025 at 11:30am-1:00pm

Join Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families for a hands-on training designed to equip you with the tools you need to become an advocate for children and families in Arkansas. Whether you are new to the legislative process, looking...

Kids Count Day at the Capitol

February 10, 2025 at Check-in starting at 9am with the rally beginning at 9:30am

Registration is at capacity. But sign-up at the link to join the waiting list. Arkansas Kids Count Coalition’s Kids Count Day at the Capitol is back! From toddlers to retirees, we hope you will join us at the Capitol...

Northwest Arkansas Soup Sunday 2025

February 2, 2025 at 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm, doors open at 4:00 pm for sponsors

Don’t miss this family-friendly event with the BIGGEST selection of soups in town! Sample soups from local restaurants, bring your kiddos, bid on auction items, and support a good cause.   Our committee, led by Honorary Event Chair, Kayln...

Advocacy and Storytelling 101- Little Rock

January 25, 2025 at 12:00pm-2:00pm

Join Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families for a hands-on training designed to equip you with the tools you need to become an advocate for children and families in Arkansas. Whether you are new to the legislative process, looking...

Marianna Advocacy and Policy Roundtable

January 17, 2025 at 11:30am-1:30pm

The 2025 Arkansas General Assembly session is underway. Are you ready to advocate on behalf of Arkansas’s children? At the Kids Count Coalition and the City of Marianna roundtable discussion, you’ll have the opportunity to hear about bills that...

Medicaid Town Hall

December 12, 2024 at 5:30pm-7:00pm

Join Arkansas Community Organizations and Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families at a Medicaid Town Hall event on Thursday, December 12th from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at the Arkansas Education Association. Medicaid provides vital health insurance to nearly 1/3 of Arkansans,...

Children’s Policy Symposium-Little Rock

December 10, 2024 at 10:00am-4:00pm

Legislators will return to Little Rock in January to make new laws for our state. Are you ready to advocate on behalf of Arkansas’s children? At the Kids Count Coalition Policy Symposium, you’ll have the opportunity to hear from...