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So what will this health reform bill mean?

Health reform is a major victory for Arkansas children and families. It delivers what families need: affordable, reliable health coverage that won’t disappear if they lose a job or get sick. What, specifically, does the bill passed late last...

A New Federal Poverty Measure

Many experts agree that the federal poverty measures are outdated and underestimate the amount of money a family must to earn to take care of all of its basic needs. The current federal poverty measures do not accurately count...

It’s March Meeting Madness

The countdown is on! It’s tournament time and like college basketball, AACF is having a winning tournament of its own. Over the next few months, AACF will travel across the state to host a number of regional meetings for...

Policy Cafés: a new AACF/Kids Count service

Let’s kick off the campaign season with conversations about making a difference for children and families in your community. Legislators and candidates are eager to hear solutions-and you can be part of it. During the next few months Arkansas...