ACTION ALERT: Tell Congress to Include every American Family in COVID-19 Relief and Recovery
The U.S. Senate finally introduced their version of the next COVID-19 relief bill and a vote could come as early as this week. Though there is speculation that the new bill doesn’t have the votes to pass, now is a critical moment to reach out to lawmakers. With this next legislation, we have an...
Governor Ducey’s Plan to Fight the Flu during COVID-19
Yesterday, Governor Ducey and the Arizona Department of Health Services announced a comprehensive vaccine distribution plan to curb the spread of the flu this fall and winter. Children’s Action Alliance applauds the Governor’s effort to provide this lifesaving vaccine to everyone, regardless of immigration…
We Won!
Yesterday, in a unanimous decision, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled that the Invest in Ed ballot initiative will remain on the November ballot. Now, millions of Arizona voters will have the opportunity to put more resources into our schools. We have made Arizona history because of your hard work…
Governor Ducey Announces Program To Help #saveazchildcare
Great news for Arizona’s child care system and the children and families they serve. After a collaborative effort with early childhood stakeholders and advocates, the Governor’s Office and the Department of Economic Security announced the Child Care COVID-19 Grant Program on Thursday, August...
Bipartisan House Bill Will Provide Critical Supports to Help Transition-Age Foster Youth and Kin Navigate Pandemic
On Friday, August 7, 2020, the Supporting Foster Youth and Families through the Pandemic Act (H.R.7947) was released. This bipartisan legislation, introduced by Rep. Danny K. Davis (D-IL) and Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-IN), provides critical emergency support for older foster youth and grandparents…
Arizona Supreme Court Again to Decide Fate of Arizona Public Schools in Appeal Following Bizarre, Politically-Charged, Lower-Court Ruling
Children’s Action Alliance is disappointed and confused by the “political” ruling issued Friday by Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Christopher Coury, the #InvestInEd campaign is again headed to the Arizona Supreme Court. The Superior Court decision prompts questions about the future of...
State Lawmakers Must Act Soon to Save the Child Care Sector
The ongoing COVID-19 crisis is threatening to put the majority of Arizona’s child care providers out of business. Approximately 50 percent of programs across the state are at least temporarily closed. Centers that are open serve considerably less children than before the crisis. A recent…
Children's Action Alliance welcomes our newest board members
Ashley M. Anderson, SHRM-SCP, Mountain Park Health Center Ashley M. Anderson currently serves as a Senior Human Resource Business Partner in Phoenix, Arizona. She brings over eight years of Human Resources experience working in various industries to the board. Her expertise spans across Talent…
Immigrant Families Should Not Be Excluded From COVID-19 Response
This moment makes it clear that each and every person’s health and well-being is intertwined. Yet, the policy response to the COVID-19 pandemic has explicitly left many immigrant families out. This is particularly troubling in Arizona where more than one in four children are growing up…