Arizona's drop in K-12 enrollment could mean lost funding for public schools
Arizona Department of Education reported 50,000 fewer students attending public schools than last year. This number far exceeds the number...
Urging lawmakers for safety at and access to the state Capitol in 2021
As we find ourselves barreling toward 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to infect individuals, claim lives, and devastate communities. Despite this, our state's leaders have yet to take...
Economic Stress: COVID-19’s real threat to child safety and well-being
With stay-at-home orders in place and schools largely shuttered since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many in the child...
National survey shows overwhelming support for investment in high-quality early childhood education
Recent national surveys have shown, in contrast to many other issues for which voters are divided, support remains overwhelming for state investment in...
Today’s the day – ACA repeal oral arguments before SCOTUS
Oral arguments in the case challenging the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), now named California v. Texas, are being heard...
Today is the last day to vote, Election Day
Thank you, Arizonans, for casting a record number of ballots before Election Day! If you have not done so, you...
The impact of COVID-19 on youth aging out of foster care
Fostering Advocates Arizona (FAAZ), a group of young leaders with lived experience in the child welfare system, conducted two surveys during the pandemic:...
KIDS COUNT Data Book is the only source to focus on statewide trends about Arizona’s children
Children’s Action Alliance (CAA) is proud to present the 2020 Arizona KIDS COUNT Data Book—the only biennial source to focus on statewide trends...
Child care is an essential service
A new poll released last week by the First Five Years Fund, confirms that now more than ever Americans view child care as an essential service on...