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2023 Friends of Children Annual Luncheon

November 14, 2023 at 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM

In 1977, a group of 10 concerned Arkansans founded Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families (AACF), believing that children needed an independent voice to speak up for their interests. In that spirit, AACF invites you to join us for...

Medicaid and the Eligibility Redetermination Process

October 26, 2023 at 10:00am-11:00am

Join us for our monthly meeting to discuss updates on the Medicaid eligibility redetermination process. We will talk about what you are hearing in your community, share updates on the process, and talk about ways you can raise awareness...

AACF Northwest Arkansas 15th Anniversary Celebration

October 24, 2023 at 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

2023 marks our 15th year of serving this region, and we are going to celebrate on October 24th! We have a major gift announcement that we’ll share during our event, and we will honor the fabulous Laura Kellams, Northwest...

WIC Train the Trainer Event

October 20, 2023 at 2pm

Are you a community leader? Do you work with community members? Come to this free Train the Trainer event in Springdale to learn about the WIC program, who it serves, what its benefits are, and how to help eligible...

In Person: Learning the Basics of WIC for Participants

October 20, 2023 at 5:30pm

Have you ever wondered what the WIC program provides for families? Are you pregnant, or have you had a baby in the past year? Do you have children under age 5? Register for this free, in-person event in Springdale...

Medicaid and the Eligibility Redetermination Process

September 21, 2023 at 10:00am-11:00am

Join us for our monthly meeting to discuss updates on the Medicaid eligibility redetermination process. We will talk about what you are hearing in your community, share updates on the process, and talk about ways you can raise awareness...

How Federal Policy Made Hunger Worse for the Marshallese

August 31, 2023 at 1:30pm-3:00pm

Please join Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families (AACF) and Arkansas Coalition of Marshallese (ACOM) for an event to offer policy solutions to help address hunger in the Marshallese community. Every Arkansan should have access to adequate and nutritious...

Medicaid and the Eligibility Redetermination Process

August 29, 2023 at 10:00am-11:00am

Join us for our monthly meeting to discuss updates on the Medicaid eligibility redetermination process. We will talk about what you are hearing in your community, share updates on the process, and talk about ways you can raise awareness...

SNAP, the Farm Bill, and Arkansas Families

August 29, 2023 at 1:30pm-2:30pm

Congress will soon be voting on the next Farm Bill, a critical piece of legislation for the children and families in our state, because the bill includes SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance program, formerly known as food stamps. Arkansas...

Children’s Policy Summit- Jonesboro

August 22, 2023 at 1:30pm-3:00pm

Hundreds of bills were passed this legislative session that will impact the lives of children and families in our state. Join us for a conversation about some of the major new laws, missed opportunities, and important victories for kids...