As members of Congress work through the budget reconciliation process, deep cuts to Medicaid, among other programs, continue to loom. Reductions in Medicaid would be devastating to Arkansas where almost half (47.1%) of our children are insured through Medicaid,...
AACF supports teaching scientifically-based human development in our schools.
In Arkansas, the cost of sending an infant and a 4-year old to a child care center is higher than annual mortgage payments.
Every year, we share the national 2024 KIDS COUNT® Data Book rankings that indicate how we’re doing in child well-being, and just about every year, Arkansans respond with a disappointed sigh. This year was no different. We’re 45th. It’s...
All students in Arkansas should have access to an adequate and equitable education no matter where they live in our state.
It's time for Arkansas lawmakers to decide if and how they are going to support access to high-quality pre-k, and that decision (or indecision) could impact thousands of Arkansas families.
We believe we are seeing a cultural shift in how we view spanking at school in our state.
Understanding your school district’s school discipline policy is a great first step and could help you advocate for your child one day.
If you’re an early childhood educator, you may now qualify for financial assistance for your own child care needs.
Arkansas was among 13 states across the United States to earn a bottom ranking.