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Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice
SB 1458: Because Children Thrive in Families, Not Institutions
Arizona places young foster children in group homes and institutions at a higher rate than any other state in the nation. We must change that – and we can with SB1458. Congregate care placements have detrimental effects on the healthy development of children, especially young children. Experts...
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K-12 Education
English language learners deserve equitable education opportunities
Children’s Action Alliance joined other partners of UnidosUS, a leading organization dedicated to uplifting the Latino community and fostering equitable educational opportunities, to urge Superintendent Horne not to restrict dual language instruction for English Language Learners (ELLs). In the support…
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Health
Oral Health Day at the Capitol 2024
This month, CAA joined the Arizona Oral Health Coalition at the Capitol with the message to lawmakers that children and families cannot be healthy without good oral health. We asked legislators to prioritize comprehensive dental care for adults in AHCCCS in the budget they will be negotiating with the…