AACF statement on increase in pre-K funding
The following is a statement from Rich Huddleston, executive director of Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families: Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families (AACF) and the Invest Early Coalition would […]
Drug-testing beneficiaries is bad policy
The poorest Arkansans may be forced to submit to intrusive drug tests before receiving TANF because of SB600, which will go before the full House today. Temporary Assistance for Needy […]
Thanking the Arkansas delegation for CHIP vote
AACF would like to thank the U.S. House of Representatives for taking action earlier today to ensure children in Arkansas and across the nation continue to get the quality health […]
Law enforcement group supports pre-K increase
Fight Crime: Invest in Kids, a national, bipartisan, nonprofit anti-crime organization of nearly 5,000 police chiefs, sheriffs, prosecutors, attorneys general and other law enforcement leaders and violence survivors, has published a […]
Arkansas Gives is on April 2
The day we’ve been waiting for is almost here. ArkansasGives, a 12-hour online giving event sponsored by the Arkansas Community Foundation, is THURSDAY, APRIL 2. Ready to make your gift? […]
Evangelical leaders encourage Gov. Hutchinson to support pre-K
The following letter was sent to Gov. Hutchinson by evangelical leaders here in Arkansas. Dear Governor Hutchinson, We trust this letter finds you and your family well. Shepherding the Next […]
AACF and partners hosting press conference today
You are invited to join us for a press conference to release this important report on the current state of education in Arkansas. This is the first follow-up report since […]
Robbing Peter to pay Paul
The health and education of Arkansas children are at risk because of a new bill that would redirect billions of future state general revenue dollars that typically funds programs for […]
Statement on Private Option passage
Statement from Rich Huddleston, executive director of Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families, on the passage of the Private Option: Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families (AACF) would like to […]
Open Enrollment ends February 15
February 15 is the last day that consumers can sign up for affordable health coverage through HealthCare.gov. To help people get enrolled, the Arkansas Navigator Coalition is promoting events throughout […]