Credits for 230,000 Arkansas children at risk if Congress doesn't act. Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families applauds Attorney General Dustin McDaniel's leadership in calling for an extension of the refundable Child Tax Credit. We are proud to see that he, Sheriff Doc Holladay and Police Chief Herman Hutton stepped forward today to call for this important...

Arkansas Better Chance pre-k program an example of state's nationally-ranked early childhood education efforts LITTLE ROCK -U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan plans to tour one of Arkansas' lauded high-quality early education programs at Noble Elementary School in Hamburg on Thursday. The Arkansas Better Chance site is one of more than 300 programs serving more than...

*2010 KIDS COUNT Data Book shows some improvement, yet decline in other areas* *Little Rock* - Arkansas's national rank dropped one place from 47 to 48 in the 2010 KIDS COUNT Data Book, a state-by-state study on the well-being of America's children. The Data Book reveals that Arkansas improved on five of the 10 measures affecting...

Administrative Assistant - Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families is accepting resumes for a full-time Administrative Assistant. Requires general clerical skills, ability to handle multi-line phone system, strong communications skills, excellent skills in Microsoft Office products and database entry. 5+ years related experience required. Salary commensurate with experience. Full benefits package. Send cover letter, resume, and references...