Children Thrive in Families, Not Institutions
” Group homes should be a last resort, and I think we should work towards solutions that allow young children and people who have experienced the system to heal from their trauma and not multiply it.” -Young adult who met with CAA to discuss their experiences in group homes When a child...
Secure Child Care Funding in the FY27 Budget
Arizona families are at a breaking point…and we need your voice! Right now, over 12,000 children are stuck on the child care assistance waiting list,...
Prevention is Powerful
Children deserve to be safe and healthy with every opportunity to thrive. This is what motivates our work at Children’s...
Arizona's Children Need Support: Our FY27 Budget Priorities
Every child matters – Children’s Action Alliance stands for this truth. As the legislature and Governor negotiate a state budget,...
SNAP and Food Security Update in Arizona
Arizona Children and Families in Need Arizona is experiencing a rapid decline in enrollment in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) which...
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...
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...