Children's Action Alliance

🗳️ 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. 💖

👏 Our annual event would not be possible without the contributions of all our sponsors. Thank you, Salt River Project, for supporting the Champions for Children Luncheon. TODAY IS THE DAY - Join us! 11-1 PM at the Arizona Heritage Center. Tickets are still available at the door. https://lnkd.in/g6iEbyyg

✨ Thank you, Arizona Public Service - APS, for your incredible contribution to our annual event, Champions for Children. Our luncheon event is tomorrow from 11-1 PM at the Arizona Heritage Center. Don't miss out; we would love to see you there. Tickets will still be available at the door. More info here: https://lnkd.in/g6iEbyyg

Congratulations to Children’s Action Alliance Board Chair, Wendy Valenzuela, for being honored as one of the leading 2024 Women Achievers of Arizona by Arizona Capitol Times. No surprise to us! We are grateful for her longtime commitment to our mission for children and families.

🤔 Access to high-quality child care and early learning programs greatly benefits families in Arizona by supporting children's healthy development and promoting positive outcomes. When child care is accessible, parents can remain in the workforce, and quality child care lays a strong foundation for a child's future. But the reality is that the price and access to child care have presented challenges to Arizona’s hard-working families. Read more about it here: https://lnkd.in/gc_BtCuq

How about a treat? 🎃 Join us this week on October 31st from 11-1 PM for our Champions for Children Luncheon! Check out our video to hear from our team about why this event is spook-tacularly important. Don’t miss the chance to celebrate amazing champions—see you at our gathering! ✨ https://lnkd.in/g6iEbyyg

Children’s Action Alliance is excited to be part of the Arizona Early Childhood Alliance (AZECA), a leading advocate for early childhood in Arizona. We need your insights to help AZECA enhance the services and systems for young children and their families in Arizona. If you are a parent or caregiver of a child aged 0-3, we invite you to complete the AZECA Arizona Family Survey. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us understand and meet the needs of Arizona’s youngest children and their families. The survey is available in both English and Spanish. Why Participate? The survey is brief, taking only about 5 minutes. Your responses can directly influence improvements in early childhood services. Participants may receive survey results and have the chance to join a parent advocacy group. Enter a raffle to win a $100 Visa gift card! English: https://lnkd.in/gKnE-7T2 Spanish: https://lnkd.in/ghui_f9x

Great conference with 4TH TRIMESTER ARIZONA. I was honored to present on the links between child care and maternal and child health. A lack of child care is a major reason postpartum visits are missed. Most countries provide paid parental leave, which is associated with better maternal health. This is something Children's Action Alliance and Arizona Center for Economic Progress have been working with state and national leaders to address.