Children's Action Alliance

🎉 Join us for our Champions for Children 2024 Luncheon 🌟 October 31st, 11 AM - 1 PM at the Arizona Heritage Center. Check out our video below, featuring a special message from former news journalist, Linda Williams. Don’t miss out on an inspiring event dedicated to honoring those making a difference for Arizona's children. Get your tickets now! https://lnkd.in/g6iEbyyg

👀 Arizona ranks as the third worst state for uninsured children. Ready to check the facts? Learn more about the state of Arizona’s healthcare: https://lnkd.in/gT_UPsxe

😄 🎉 Our Lived Experience Leadership Academy(LELA) application is now live! LELA builds the leadership capacity of individuals with lived experience in the child welfare and/or Medicaid (AHCCCS/KIDSCARE) systems. With our expansive six-month leadership development program, you’ll engage in one session per month (just 2 hours each) and receive a $100 gift card for each session. This is your chance to build your leadership skills, amplify your voice, and make a real impact on policy decisions. Two Tracks Available: Child Welfare System Track: For parents, kinship caregivers, and former youth (26 and older) Public Health Care Track: AHCCCS, KidsCare, and Medicaid Ready to make an impact? Start your journey to becoming a community leader by applying below! https://lnkd.in/gMDrMfCx The deadline to apply is October 25, 2024.

🚨 TODAY, October 7th, is the final day to register to vote in Arizona! Be a part of the decision-making process. Visit servicearizona.com right now to register or check your voter registration status.

Investing public funds in child care is a game changer for a family’s prosperity and the economy overall. This election ask the candidates about their plans to increase access to child care. “Every dollar spent on a program providing free, full-time day care for preschoolers generated $6 in economic benefits. Most of that return came from extra pay that parents could earn because they had additional hours of care for their kids.”

🤩 ✨ We are delighted to announce the extraordinary honorees for our 2024 Champions for Children Awards! This year, we are thrilled to recognize remarkable change-makers within our Arizona community who have shown unwavering dedication to the well-being of children and families. This year's honorees are: Laura Capello, Lifetime Achievement Award Honorable Corey Woods, Jacque Steiner Public Leadership Award Pilgrim Rest Foundation, Organization Leadership Award Paula Ortega, Youth Champion Honorable Kathleen Quigley, Everyday Hero Award Honorable Alfred Urbina, Everyday Hero Award Purchase your tickets now and join us to celebrate these champions on Thursday, October 31st at the Arizona Heritage Center in Tempe! https://lnkd.in/g6iEbyyg

Thank you Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for highlighting food insecurity at this year’s DATOS. The 2022 data shows that Latinos in almost all Arizona counties are experiencing higher levels of food insecurity than the overall population. We know that Latinos were significantly less food insecure in 2021 when the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) was temporarily enhanced. What policy change makes a difference? Let’s ensure Congress strengthens and protects SNAP from any cuts in the Farm Bill, including proposed restrictions in updates to the Thrifty Food Plan that would result in a $30 billion cut over the next decade. #DATOSAZ

💫 👏 Thank you, NPO Accountants, for sponsoring Champions for Children! Your commitment helps us drive impactful change! Our event is this month on October 31st, so be part of a special day. Get your tickets and find out more at https://lnkd.in/g6iEbyyg

🎊 We’re excited to welcome Kyrstyn Paulat, MPA, to our team as Director of Early Learning and Education! She will lead our policy work in areas including child care, early learning, K-12 education, and related family supports that help children, caregivers, and parents thrive! We look forward to working alongside her to advance policy for Arizona's children and families! ✨

💙 It's Kinship Caregiver Month, a time to honor those stepping in to care for children when they need it most! This year, the Annie E. Casey Foundation highlighted that over 50% of children in Arizona’s foster care system are in kinship placements, making AZ a top state for kinship care. Let's give our thanks to these caregivers and continue to push for policies that support their success. Key actions include reducing barriers to licensing, providing equitable financial support, and recognizing the needs of unlicensed caregivers. Learn more about how to achieve these solutions and catch up on the most current research: https://lnkd.in/gv8KF22a