January 25th 2012
Report outlines challenges remaining for covering kids
November 21st 2011
Subsidized guardianship program allows more children to find stable, loving homes with relatives who are licensed foster parents.
November 1st 2011
A new report from the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation explores the challenges and lessons learned during the evolution of Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families into an anchor institution in Arkansas. It tells the story of the tough issues that ACCF has taken on in the state and the ways the organization has influenced public policy that has improved the lives of children and families in Arkansas. The foundation says the report is an opportunity to document the work of AACF and to reflect together on our ability to impact, influence, and leverage resources for positive change in Arkansas.
November 1st 2011
Even without federal laws, state can do more to collect online sales taxes.
October 18th 2011
National Women's Law Center report shows states scaling back support to families
October 4th 2011
New Annie E. Casey Foundation report shows most youth imprisonment ineffective; AACF announces public education campaign for rigorous rehabilitation programs.
October 3rd 2011
October is Advocacy and Organizing Month
Calendar of Events
AACF = Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families
APPP = Arkansas Public Policy Panel
CAR = Center for Artistic Revolution
NWAWJC = Northwest Arkansas Worker's Justice Center
RCA = Rurual Communities Alliance
WRF = Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation
September 23rd 2011
Enrolling online provides privacy for families and reduces costs for Arkansas
September 22nd 2011
Food Stamps, Unemployment Insurance and other supports prevented many from falling into poverty in 2010
August 17th 2011
Arkansas children feel weight of the recession, despite gains in conditions for teens.