199
Young Adults
who lived in foster care now have access to a college education with a tuition waiver
5,000
Children
being raised by their grandparents or other relatives have more stability thanks to a small financial stipend
30,000
Children
in working families have more access to quality early learning through improved child care policies
750,000
Arizona Children
can still count on affordable health coverage through Medicaid and KidsCare
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Our 2021 Legislative Priorities
We urge elected officials to protect Arizona’s ability to meet the education, health care, and human services needs of vulnerable children and families by not introducing new tax cuts, tax credits, or any other legislation that reduces state revenue.
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We work to create an Arizona where every child is safe, loved, and has access to quality education and affordable health care.
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Early Childhood
Federal Funding could help looming workforce shortage crisis in child care
In mid-March, Congress passed the American Recovery Act (ARA). The legislation was the latest in a string of COVID relief bills intended to assist families, businesses, and communities through the pandemic. The Act set aside $39 billion to help the child care system which has struggled to remain afloat…
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Health
State lawmakers should expand KidsCare eligibility ASAP
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Announcement
American Rescue Plan is a major victory for Arizona children and families
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