AACF Seeks Community Engagement Intern
This in-person internship is an excellent opportunity to experience various aspects of community engagement while working for a well-known nonprofit organization in our Little Rock office.
New Immigration Application Rule Could Make it Harder for Families to Receive Essential Services
A new federal rule is likely to have a chilling effect on Arkansas families applying for essential services for which they’re eligible, likely resulting in higher uninsured rates, fewer families seeking help for food and housing benefits, and more....
AACF Seeks Part-Time Administrative Assistant
Position Overview Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families (AACF) seeks a part-time administrative assistant in our Little Rock office. This position provides support to the Administrative and Finance Director including administrative support and data entry. It also provides administrative...
Another Quarter, Another Record Number of Arkansas Moms Losing Health Coverage
Every three months, Arkansas publishes a report tracking what happens to women after pregnancy Medicaid ends. Every three months, we hope to see any signs that the state’s transition numbers are improving. Instead, each report tells the same story:...
Let’s Use the State Budget Surplus to Invest in Arkansans
The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration recently announced a final general revenue budget surplus for Fiscal Year 2026 — the state government year that ended on June 30 — of $655 million. The debate concerning what to do...
Upholding Birthright Citizenship Keeps an American Promise of Children’s Rights
Today’s U.S. Supreme Court decision affirming birthright citizenship is a landmark ruling for American equality, rejecting the Trump administration’s policy that would have created a segregated underclass in America. In 2023, an estimated 36,000 Arkansas children had at least...
The High Cost of Arkansas’s Juvenile Delinquency Fees and Fines
Arkansas state law authorizes courts to assess a wide variety of fees and fines to system-involved youth and their families. Many juvenile judges actively assess fees and fines, citing their role in holding youth accountable and funding underresourced, especially...
Proposed Senate Farm Bill 2.0 Keeps Arkansas on a Path to Increased Hunger
Earlier this week the U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee released the Farm Bill 2.0. Noticeably absent from this bill: relief for low-income families across the nation who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to help...
Budget And Income Tax Cuts Are Not In The Interest Of Arkansans
On June 19, Governor Sanders sent a letter to state government cabinet secretaries and department directors “outlining budget expectations” for the 2028-2030 biennial budget. In the letter, the Governor directs agency leaders to “cut costs” and “identify new savings.”...
2026 KIDS COUNT Data Book: Health
Arkansas Falls to 48th in Child Health in the 2026 KIDS COUNT Data Book The 2026 KIDS COUNT Data Book paints a concerning picture of children’s health in Arkansas. This year, Arkansas ranked 48th among states in the health...