Are Arizona’s 3-Year-Olds Healthy and Ready to Learn?
A Look at Early Childhood Development Data Early childhood development is not just cute preschool pictures, it is about the foundation we set for a child’s lifelong success. By the time a child is 3, their brain grows to about 80% of adult size and 90%, nearly…
Kinship Caregiver Support, Child Care Grants, and more
Friday, March 27th is the last day for most bills to be heard in committee this legislative session. Children’s Action Alliance has three priority bills that are important to strengthening...
Children’s Action Alliance Shares 2026 Leadership Transition
We have transition news to share at Children’s Action Alliance. This summer, January Contreras, current Executive Director, will transition out...
Closing Arizona’s Child Care Gap: Why Investing in Infrastructure Matters
Across the state, too many families are struggling to find child care that is affordable, reliable, and close to home- and the challenge...
How Did Your Representative Vote on Keeping the Cost of Health Insurance Affordable?
Good News: Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill extending tax credits that make marketplace health insurance plans...
2026 Legislative & Policy Agenda
Children’s Action Alliance is kicking off the year ready to advance the well-being of children in Arizona and defend the...
Together for Arizona’s Future: A Year-End Reflection
As we close a challenging advocacy year, we are filled with hope and gratitude. This year we had the opportunity...
Arizona's Children Deserve Safety, Not Fear
All children deserve to grow up without fear but today, children in immigrant families are being denied this. On Wednesday,...
Local Leaders Combined with Data Made for a Powerful State of Kids Roadshow
Children’s Action Alliance is proud to be the KIDS COUNT ® partner in Arizona to the Annie E Casey Foundation. In this...
Child Poverty Grows, Making Anti-Hunger Services Critical
At a time when key supports, including the country’s most effective hunger prevention programs, are at risk for children and...