Scoring Health Reform in Congress: Children and Families Need Action, Affordability and Accountability
Health reform continues to progress through the House and Senate. On Saturday, November 7, the House of Representatives passed the Affordable Health Care for America Act of 2009 bill by […]
Fit Not Fat: Helping Arkansas Children Eat Healthy and Move More
Nearly two out of every five Arkansas school-age children are overweight or at risk of becoming overweight1. Obesity among children and adults has been increasing across the United States since […]
“Natural Wonders” Executive Summary
As a part of the statewide Natural Wonders Partnership, focused on improving the health and well-being of Arkansas children, Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families, with financial support from Arkansas […]
“Natural Wonders” Fast Facts
As a part of the statewide Natural Wonders Partnership, focused on improving the health and well-being of Arkansas children, Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families, with financial support from Arkansas […]
“Natural Wonders” Project Summary
As a part of the statewide Natural Wonders Partnership, focused on improving the health and well-being of Arkansas children, Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families, with financial support from Arkansas […]
“Natural Wonders” Map
As a part of the statewide Natural Wonders Partnership, focused on improving the health and well-being of Arkansas children, Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families, with financial support from Arkansas […]
The Arkansas Mental Health System for Children: A Family Perspective
When new children come into the world, they bring a sense of hope and anticipation for their family. Families view this child as their hope for the future. For most […]
Too Close to Turn Back: SCHIP and Children’s Health Coverage in Arkansas
In 1997, with the enactment of Title XXI of the Social Security Act, the State Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) was created with strong bipartisan support. Initially authorized as a 10-year […]
Natural Wonders: The State of Children’s Health in Arkansas
This report is the result of a collaborative effort between multiple agencies and healthcare providers in the state. These organizations share a common interest in improving the health status of […]
EPSDT: An Assessment in Arkansas
Arkansas has consistently fallen below the national average of providing Early Periodic Screening Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) screens to low-income children. The national average in 2004 was 39 percent and […]