AACF’s office in Northwest Arkansas, established in 2008, works to call attention to the challenges facing children in this region and to offer policy solutions to improve opportunities and resources available to them. For example, we have advocated for children in immigrant families to become eligible for health insurance and food benefits, and for all children in this growing region to have access to quality early childhood education, after school and summer learning, a better foster care and juvenile justice system, and for better economic security for all families. The region’s population and economic growth have placed new and increasing hardships on low-income families, who have trouble affording child care, housing and food, among other necessities.
Northwest Arkansas tends to have lower poverty indicators than the rest of the state, but because of its size, the total number of children in poverty is relatively high. In the map below, the darker colored counties have the higher numbers of children who live in poverty.
Because the need is great in this growing region, we look for more advocates willing to stand up for better public policy for children. Interested in learning more about our work? Chances are, we have an upcoming event near you.
Our office is located in the Center for Nonprofits/JTL Shop in Springdale:
614 E. Emma Avenue, Suite 235
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 927-9800
