Congress breaks promise, votes against working families
Leaders in the United States House of Representatives went back on their word last night. Last summer, Congress and the President...


Kellams Named Honorary Social Worker of the Year
AACF Northwest Arkansas Director Laura Kellams will be named Honorary Social Worker of the Year by the social work department at the...


Arkansas should ensure every student has the resources needed to succeed
All children can learn and excel in school if they have the opportunity and the resources needed to be successful. A...


It's Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day
"Prevention Works. Treatment is Effective. People Recover." So goes this year's slogan for Mental Health Awareness Month. May 9th is a special...


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Is it Time for an Arkansas Student Bill of Rights?
May 10th 2012

We think so. Check out the K-12 Education section (under "Issues") for take a look at the AR Voices blog to find out more. 

What Do You Get for Paying In?
April 17th 2012

Nobody likes paying taxes. But our tax dollars fund important public services like schools, roads and highways, police protection, and a ton of other things we take for granted.

Closing the Addiction Treatment Gap
April 12th 2012

Over 200,000 people in Arkansas are considered alcohol or drug dependent. Eighty percent of those suffering from addiction can't get access to treatment or recovery services. This creates huge costs down the road. What's being done about this in our state? Paul Kelly authored this report.

The Affordable Care Act is Working
March 23rd 2012

It's been two years since the passage of the Affordable Care Act. We've got lots of good info on our AR Voices blog, including an interview with Clinton School of Public Service student Marc Peters on how the law has improved his life. 

Child Poverty Rate Shows Slow, Steady Rise
March 16th 2012

 

New figures on child poverty compiled by Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families show a disturbing upward trend that is likely to continue as our economy slowly recovers. The child poverty rate in Arkansas now stands at 26.8 percent, a number that is significantly higher than the national average of 20.1 percent.

More Arkansas kids insured, even in recession
January 25th 2012

Report outlines challenges remaining for covering kids

More Homes for Arkansas Foster Children Available
November 21st 2011

Subsidized guardianship program allows more children to find stable, loving homes with relatives who are licensed foster parents.

Partners in Progress: Affecting Policy and Programming
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.

Arkansas Losing $113 Million Each Year on Internet Sales
November 1st 2011

 

Even without federal laws, state can do more to collect online sales taxes.

Child care losses in 37 states last year
October 18th 2011

National Women's Law Center report shows states scaling back support to families

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