Arkansas Among States with Highest Income Inequality
Arkansas is among the states with the highest income inequality in the country, according to a new report from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. Arkansas ranks 18th in […]
Part III: Hunger and ABAWDs Waivers
Note: This is part III of a three-part blog series on food insecurity and child hunger in Arkansas. Read part I here and part II here. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance […]
Part II: Child Hunger in Arkansas and Community Eligibility
Note: This is part II of a three-part blog series on food insecurity and child hunger in Arkansas. Read part I here. A hungry child is often not able to […]
Gov. Hutchinson’s Revenue Forecast: A Solid Start
by Eleanor Wheeler, senior policy analyst Asa Hutchinson’s budget was released last week, marking the first play in a long exchange between the Governor and legislators over what changes should […]
Part I: Child Hunger in Arkansas and the Importance of SNAP
Note: This is part I of a three-part blog series on food insecurity and child hunger in Arkansas. All kids deserve to grow up healthy and strong, with access to […]
Arkansas’s $100K wild goose chase
The first four months of the Arkansas program that screens welfare recipients for drugs has been just as successful as it has been in other states: that is, not at […]
Delta Grassroots Caucus to host economic equality event
The Delta Grassroots Caucus will hold an event on economic equality issues on Tuesday, August 16 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Arkansas State Capitol Rotunda. The day will […]
Research justifies bipartisan support of Arkansas preK
Arkansas needs quality pre-K if we’re serious about making advances in education and workforce development in a relatively poor state. Thankfully, we have that with our very popular and well-regarded […]
Watch this video to find out more about AACF
Find out more about Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families by watching this brief video. In it, we talk about our history, our work, and what has made Advocates what […]