- AACF works to increase the quality of life for children and working families in Arkansas.
- AACF has worked since 1977 to ensure that all children and their families have the resources and opportunities to lead healthy and productive lives.
- AACF's research and advocacy led to a major overhaul of Arkansas's juvenile justice system.
- AACF led the effort to create ARKids First, a health insurance program that provides two coverage options for more than 70,000 Arkansas children who may otherwise have gone without.
- AACF and other members of the Invest Early Coalition encouraged the legislature to maintain support for the Arkansas Better Chance (ABC) program, which provides quality early education to low-income families in Arkansas.
- AACF is a tireless advocate for the economic well-being of Arkansas families.
To find out more about AACF's work, visit our blog or view our most recent annual report.


