A Voice For Arizona’s Children For 25 Years
  • Last Leg Action for Kids

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    In addition to the intense work on the state budget and Medicaid at the capitol this week, the legislature passed a number of bills in their final hours that affect children and families.

    Last Leg Action for Kids
  • We’ve Got a Budget that Helps Families!

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    The special session called to pass next year's budget and Medicaid restoration ended earlier this afternoon and the regular session is in its final hours as well. Medicaid coverage has been restored for adults without children and will be fully paid for with a hospital assessment ...

    We’ve Got a Budget that Helps Families!
  • 25 Years and Going Strong!

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    Since 1988, Arizona children and families have benefited from a strong ally in Children’s Action Alliance. Twenty-five years ago, a small group of people came together to address problems with the child care standards in our state.

    25 Years and Going Strong!
  • Senate Votes to Increase Funding For CPS, Child Care and Grandparents Stipend

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    On Thursday, May 16, 2013, the Arizona Senate voted to restore and expand Medicaid coverage for adults as Governor Brewer and dozens of community groups have been supporting. In addition, they also voted to increase critical funding for abused and neglected children. These in ...

    Senate Votes to Increase Funding For CPS, Child Care and Grandparents Stipend
  • Good News: Room for More Kids in KidsCare

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    On April 24, Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton and local hospital leaders announced a new arrangement to expand children's health insurance through KidsCare, funded by hospitals with federal matching funds.

    Good News: Room for More Kids in KidsCare
  • Can’t Wait Any Longer: Young People in Foster Care Need a Better Path Forward

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    CAA staff, Beth Rosenberg and Meghan Arrigo, traveled to Washington D.C. on May 6th to help launch Success Beyond 18, a national campaign to create a better path for young people transitioning from foster care to adulthood.

    Can’t Wait Any Longer: Young People in Foster Care Need a Better Path Forward

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Last Leg Action for Kids

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In addition to the intense work on the state budget and Medicaid at the capitol this week, the legislature passed a number of bills in their final hours that affect children and families.

We’ve Got a Budget that Helps Families!

CK04_RGB June 13, 2013

The special session called to pass next year’s budget and Medicaid restoration ended earlier this afternoon and the regular session is in its final hours as well. Medicaid coverage has been restored for adults without children and will be fully paid for with a hospital assessment and federal funds.

National Day of Action for Early Childhood!

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With all of the distractions in Washington, DC, right now, it’s critical that child advocates keep early childhood on the national radar screen. Across the country today, champions for children are joining together to express our support for making a national commitment to early learning initiatives. Please click here to email President Obama with a message to let his Administration know that we are at the ready to take action for early childhood.

25 Years and Going Strong!

thank you for 25 years June 4, 2013

Since 1988, Arizona children and families have benefited from a strong ally in Children’s Action Alliance. Twenty-five years ago, a small group of people came together to address problems with the child care standards in our state.

Growing up poor in Arizona: STATE POLICY AT A CROSSROADS

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Arizona stands at a crossroads when it comes to budget policies for poor children. First, the state has abandoned most of the tools it once had to move families from welfare to work. Second, the state has also dramatically cut back on basic cash assistance to help poor families survive from day to day and month to month.