Children's Action Alliance

When we are committed to supporting families, that means all families. Our #FamiliesFirstForum would be incomplete without addressing a looming threat to the security of immigrant and mixed status families. Thank you to Annalise Parady, MSW of Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project and to Lupe Reynoso Jimenez and Abril Valenzuela with Aliento for sharing how allies can offer support. Knowing which organizations are trusted is key. Go their websites to learn about their important work.

CAA’s board of directors Vice Chair David Higuera led a moving panel with leaders Claire Louge of Prevent Child Abuse Arizona; and Christopher Gilfillan of Arizona Empowerment Center and Living United for Change in Arizona. Thank you for sharing how the value of tools like child care, paid family medical leave, and economic mobility make a difference for families.

Thank you to: Dulce Quevedo; David Gonzalez; Athyna Rock for presenting a parent perspective at our #FamiliesFirstForum. We’re inspired by your leadership in head start programs across Arizona. Thanks also to AZ Head Start Association ED Jessica Rivera-García, MPA for your commitment to parent engagement and collaboration.

Inspiring day of learning at the Families First Forum convened by Children's Action Alliance. So many opportunities to help support our #AZ families!

We have kicked off our Families First Forum this morning! Thank you to the Arizona Center for Economic Progress team and our partners at Arizona Alliance for Community Health Centers and Wildfire AZ for being a part of this gathering! #FamiliesFirstForum

At HRSA, we launched our National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 833 TLC MAMA to create a safe space for pregnant and new moms to call or text 24/7 and get the emotional and mental health support they need. Confidential. English/Spanish and support in 60 other languages. Call or text us at 2pm or 2am, we are here with trained counselors to listen and help. You are not alone. To help us spread the word about this important resource that has already supported more than 40,000 calls and texts, download our outreach materials here: https://lnkd.in/d-zCmKWr #maternalhealth #mentalhealth #postpartumdepression #postpartum #womenshealth #healthcare

Maricopa Family Support Alliance recently gathered at Piper Trust, bringing together community leaders and experts to discuss one of our region's most pressing issues: housing. Attendees heard from a panel of distinguished speakers who shared valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities surrounding housing in Maricopa County. Presenters included (L to R): Gabriel Jaramillo, Director of Healthy Communities, Vitalyst Health Foundation Joan Serviss, Director, Arizona Department of Housing Geraldine Miranda, Economic Policy Analyst, Arizona Center for Economic Progress Matt Jewett, Director of Health Policy, Children's Action Alliance Also spoke, but not pictured: Laura Bode, Vice President of Philanthropy, A New Leaf Michelle Boyle, Director of Housing and Support Services, A New Leaf Thank you to all who joined us and contributed to this critical conversation!

🗳️ Election day is TODAY! Don't forget to vote in person or drop off your ballot at a drop box near you. To find nearby polling locations visit my.arizona.vote Your voice matters, and today is the chance to make sure it's heard. ⚡

Policy advocacy at Children’s Action Alliance is informed by those who are most impacted. Thank you to the dedicated in home child care providers who met with our staff in Douglas. Your experiences are important to us and to policy makers.

🎉 Huge thanks to everyone who made the 2024 Champions for Children Luncheon a success! Whether you attended, sponsored, donated, or supported us, your contribution makes a difference! Congrats to our 2024 Champions: Laura Capello, Mayor Corey Woods, Paula Ortega, Alfred Urbina, Judge Kathleen Quigley, and Pilgrim Rest Foundation, for their incredible impact on Arizona children and families! Special thanks to our sponsors, Los Mariachi Tigres de Tolleson, and emcee Linda Williams! We are grateful and inspired for the future. If you could not join us, we hope to see you at our upcoming events. Together, we can continue to create an Arizona where all children and families can thrive. 💖