New Repeal Bill Still the Wrong Prescription for Arkansas
Despite public outcry and their subsequent failure to pass health care legislation, Senate Republicans still are attempting to find a way to “repeal and replace” the Affordable Care Act. The […]
The Trump Tax Plan: What Would It Mean for Arkansas?
President Trump has promised to pass federal “tax reform” that will create jobs and higher wages and provide middle-class tax relief. How to fulfill this promise will be one of […]
AACF Applauds Carvers for Well-Deserved Honor
Today, Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families celebrates Dr. Joel and Lynn Donald Carver, whose visionary leadership has changed our state for the better. The Northwest Arkansas chapter of the […]
AACF Earns Community Excellence Award
We were proud to accept the Community Excellence Award today from the Hispanic Women’s Organization of Arkansas, a Springdale-based nonprofit that works to advance educational opportunities for Hispanic women and their […]
NWA Business Leaders Praise Early Education Investment
Even though we all know “it takes a village,” we don’t make the necessary investment to ensure that all children reach their full potential. So, it was a treat this week […]
Statement on Threats to Medicaid
Statement from Rich Huddleston, executive director of Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families on recent threats to the Arkansas Medicaid program: Medicaid is a critical program that helps Arkansans provide […]
Check out the soup list for Northwest Arkansas Soup Sunday!
Everyone loves the food list for Soup Sunday. Our Northwest Arkansas event is Sunday from 4-7 p.m. at the NWA Convention Center on 48th Street in Springdale. There’s still time […]