AACF applauds overturning of adoption law
The more than 400 children waiting for adoption in Arkansas today now have a better chance at being adopted by loving homes more quickly thanks to Circuit Judge Chris Piazza’s […]
Voluntary home visiting programs get boost from health reform bill
Voluntary home visiting programs designed to help young families got a big boost in the health reform legislation. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act invests $1.5 billion over five […]
Arkansas children alone after school
A new report compiled by U.S. Senator Blanche Lincoln’s office and released today shows that more than 200,000 children in Arkansas spend their after school hours without the supervision of […]
A look back at Arkansas’ top achievements for kids
With the holidays coming to an end and a New Year beginning, it’s a good time to reflect on the many positive things Arkansas has done the last few years […]
A look aback at Arkansas’s top achievements for kids
With the holidays coming to an end and a New Year beginning, it’s a good time to reflect on the many positive things Arkansas has done the last few years […]
Annual report on child well-being ranks Arkansas 45th for third straight year
Persistent poverty, declining drop-out rates and juvenile justice reform spotlighted. Arkansas children are better off than they were in 2000 in several key areas, but the state still ranks among […]