Many Arkansas families struggle to afford basic needs, such as housing, food, utilities, transportation, health care and child care. Both the federal and state governments provide public assistance, as all families should have the resources to lead healthy and productive lives and to realize their full potential.
Income is the flow of resources into a household and is used to pay for daily necessities. Wealth is the economic reserve of a family and provides security over a lifetime. Both are essential for a family to thrive. In Arkansas, income and wealth vary greatly by race and geography.
Our communities, cities, counties, and state thrive when all families thrive. We do better when we all do better. Therefore we — through our representative federal, state, and local governments — have a vested interest in the wellbeing of children and families. As decisions about how to best support all families through public policy are political ones, it is important for us to engage in advocacy.
Join us in the fight for children’s rights and family support. Your involvement can help shape a better future for our community.
