2026 KIDS COUNT Data Book: Education
Arkansas children have the best chance to thrive when they have quality education, including during their early years. Education is one of the four KIDS COUNT Data Book domains in […]
Arkansas Ranks 43rd in 2026 KIDS COUNT Data Book
New Scoring Index from the Annie E. Casey Foundation to Increase Accountability by Showing How Arkansas’s Policies and Investment Affect Children’s Daily Lives Sharp increases in the children’s uninsured rate […]
Exploring Recent School Readiness Assistance Changes in Light of Federal Rules Meant to Prioritize Needs of Families
Access to safe and high-quality child care is critical for families. Recent changes to the voucher program are negatively affecting Arkansas families.
AACF Statement on ADE Changes to School Readiness Assistance Program
AACF calls on the Arkansas Department of Education to delay implementation and consider community input.
Time to Act: Addressing the Cost Crisis of Child Care
In Arkansas, the cost of sending an infant and a 4-year old to a child care center is higher than annual mortgage payments.
Leaders In Arkansas Have Decisions to Make About Expanding Pre-K Access
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.
Administrative Win for the Child Care Workforce
If you’re an early childhood educator, you may now qualify for financial assistance for your own child care needs.
Arkansas’s babies aren’t getting everything they need
Arkansas was among 13 states across the United States to earn a bottom ranking.
Untangling the Complexities of the Child Care Crisis
Even though other states have much higher costs, Arkansas families struggle just as much or more to find child care.
Arkansas’s Progress in Pre-K Remains Stalled
Every child in Arkansas deserve access to high-quality preschool programs.