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State Budget Making is Policymaking 

The Governor’s Budget is Dominated by Education Freedom Accounts   At Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families, we believe the state has the duty to invest in Arkansans, with a robust state budget that fully funds critical programs and...

Shanara Brown

Shanara Brown joined Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families as Finance and Administration Director in June 2024. Shanara brings a diverse background in administrative and management roles. She previously served as the Administrative Office Secretary at the Jacksonville North...

Farther from the Finish Line

Arkansas Not on Track for Insurance Coverage for Arkansas’s Children Every year, our Finish Line report provides a snapshot of the previous year’s progress toward ensuring all children have insurance coverage in our state. Last year was an uncommon...

Medicaid Matters on Labor Day

Arkansas’s Medicaid expansion program for adults, known as ARHOME, helps keep our state’s labor force healthy. Having insurance protects part-time workers, caregivers, and lower-income families from financial hardship and provides peace of mind to many across the state. Medicaid...