Building the Future Together: Meet Our New Team Members!
We are thrilled to announce our newest team members: Jennifer J. Burns, Lori Goodspeed, and Nathan von Gnechten. Jennifer serves Children’s Action Alliance as our Director of Government Relations and Health Policy. Jennifer drives the health policy agenda and also provides leadership in our work…
AHCCCS and KidsCare are Essential in Rural Arizona
Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), Arizona’s Medicaid program, and KidsCare, Arizona’s Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), are key to the health of children and families. A new report from the Georgetown University Center for Children and Families makes this clear,…
The 2025 Legislative Session
As we kick off 2025 and a new legislative session, it’s the perfect time to think about the kind of Arizona we all want – one where children and their families can keep a roof over their head, can stay well or get well through health insurance, have enough to eat, are safe, and have […]
Our 2025 Legislative Priorities
Children’s Action Alliance (CAA) is committed to making Arizona a state where all children and families thrive. Our 2025 Legislative Agenda focuses on: Health Care: Protect access to AHCCCS and KidsCare and preventative health services Child Care: Growing access to affordable, high-quality child care…
Looking to Arizona's Next State Budget
On January 13, 2025, a new Arizona legislature will be sworn in and begin forming the 2026 state budget. Today’s budget outlook is significantly different from what legislators faced last January. Then, the state faced an $835 million deficit for the budget year that was already halfway over, with…
Policy Solutions Can and Should Prevent Hunger and Homelessness Among Children and Youth
Every year, National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is recognized intentionally right before Thanksgiving as an opportunity to bring attention to those who do not have a place to call home or know when their next meal will be. At Children’s Action Alliance (CAA), bringing awareness to the impact…
Families First Forum: Uniting for Arizona's Families
The Inaugural Families First Forum is in the books! Children’s Action Alliance and the Arizona Center for Economic Progress joined forces with Wildfire and the Arizona Alliance for Community Health Centers to host the Families First Forum on November 14th at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix. The…
Thank You - Champions For Children 2024
We are so thankful to everyone who helped make the 2024 Champions for Children Luncheon a remarkable success. Whether you attended, sponsored, donated, or supported us, your contribution makes a difference! To those who attended, thank you for your presence and dedication to supporting our work to strengthen…
Well That's Scary- Child Care Crisis in Arizona
Research shows that it now costs more than $300,000 to raise a child from birth to age 18. It is no surprise that the cost of child care is a large part of those expenses, where, nationally, it costs $1,188 per month for center-based care for one child. In Arizona specifically, 61% of children under…
Champions for Children Annual Event
Thursday, October 31, 2024 @ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM: Check-in 11:00 AM to Noon: Lunch Program Noon to 1:00 PM: Awards Ceremony Arizona Heritage Center | 1300 N College Ave, Tempe, AZ 85288 Tickets will be available at the door. If you are interested in donating to support our...
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