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We sent this memo to candidates, urging them to keep kids top of mind

October 23, 2020

The mission of Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families is to ensure that all children and their families have the resources and opportunities to lead healthy and productive lives and to realize their full potential. As you are considering...

Issue 3 is Bad for Arkansans

July 24, 2020

Your rights as a voter are significantly at risk this election year In the addition to your right to vote for candidates to represent you, as an Arkansan you also have the right of direct democracy to propose laws...

House Districts with a Primary Race in 2020, Part Two

February 11, 2020

This is part of our blog series, Running for Arkansas. In the series, we are featuring each district with an upcoming election and legislative candidate running to help you be an informed voter. Read our introductory post here. Looking...

House Districts with a Primary Race in 2020

February 4, 2020

Senate Districts with a Primary Race in 2020

January 2, 2020

This is part of our blog series, Running for Arkansas. In the series, we will feature each district with an upcoming election and legislative candidate running to help you be an informed voter. If you missed our introductory post, go...

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2020 Voters’ Guide

December 16, 2019

Vote for the Change You Wish to See The November 2020 elections are crucial to the current and future well-being of Arkansas’s children and families. Arkansas voters will elect candidates to the Arkansas General Assembly, the U.S. Congress, and...

Countdown: 10 Types of Policy Advocacy

September 19, 2019

When Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families meets with people around the state, we hear similar stories: in El Dorado and Jonesboro, we hear about the negative impact of unfair rental laws on children’s health. In Springdale and Little...