AACF Weekly Legislative Update Vol. 1
The 90th session of the Arkansas General Assembly is upon us. The legislature convened this week to swear in new members, hold the first round of committee hearings, and file […]
What would it take to be number one?
Every year, the Annie E. Casey Foundation releases the Kids Count Data Book, a comprehensive, 50-state look at child welfare. Arkansas made gains in health coverage and education over the […]
Children entering foster care may be better served at home
Too many children enter foster care for a very short period of time. Removal from the home and placement in foster care can be a traumatic experience for a child, […]
Arkansas ranks 40th nationally in annual child well-being rankings
Arkansas ranks 40th nationally in annual child well-being rankings Arkansas edged up to 40th in the nation in the annual Annie E. Casey Foundation Kids Count Data Book rankings, showing […]
Children of Immigrants Important to Arkansas’s Future Economic Success
Children of immigrants important to Arkansas’s future economic success Ensuring that children of immigrants have the opportunity to thrive will be key to our state’s economic future, a report released […]
When Adults Hurt Children in the Name of Political Gain
When Adults Hurt Children in the Name of Political Gain Politics can be frustrating. I think most of us agree that the tone of our political discourse sinks lower every […]
Arkansas should ensure every student has the resources needed to succeed
State 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 […]
Child Poverty Rate in Chicot County over 50 percent
Child Poverty Rate in Chicot County over 50 percent Earlier this spring we released a report that tracked our state’s frustratingly-high child poverty rate. For years we have been struggling […]
Invest in Children, Invest in the Future
Invest in Children, Invest in the Future Growing up is difficult. Questions abound while answers seem scarce. Virtually every decision a child makes is dependent in some form or fashion […]
Open your heart and home to a child with special needs
Finding enough foster homes for children has always been tough, but finding homes for kids with disabilities is often harder. Arkansas Support Network facilitates Care and Training/Respite homes for families […]