AACF's federal tax and budget project gives a voice to Arkansas children and families

In Arkansas, 353,402 children - one in four - live in low-income families. Over the last seven years, federal economic policies have made it even more difficult for families to escape poverty and become self-sufficient.

Key programs that support working families and children have been cut significantly relative to inflation since 2002, including Head Start and child care assistance.

Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families advocates for a fair and responsible federal tax and budget system so working families can move forward. In doing so, we:

• Monitor legislative proposals, public debate and discussion about federal tax and budget issues.
• Share our research on the impact of federal tax and budget policies and proposals with the Arkansas Congressional delegation.
• Organize coalitions around federal budget and tax issues, identify community leaders, organizations, and state-wide networks and work to educate and engage them.
• Conduct state-wide public education campaigns on federal tax and budget issues and the federal budget process.