Children’s Action Alliance Selects January Contreras as New CEO
Children’s Action Alliance has named January Contreras to lead the organization as its new Chief Executive Officer. Contreras, a national and Arizona leader who has dedicated her career to strengthening the well-being and safety of children and families, will step into the role on December 11. “The…
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Nov. 1 - Through the Eyes of a Child
We can’t wait to gather as a community of champions for children at next week’s 35 YEARS: Through the Eyes of the Child. We want to share a special announcement with you as we prepare for this annual gathering. Children’s Action Alliance is pleased to announce January Contreras as our new President…
Leadership Academies applications now open!
CAA and Arizona Early Childhood Alliance (AZECA) Leadership Academies are now accepting applications! Both leadership academies are designed to bring community leaders together to amplify their voices in a unique way to influence policymakers on children and health issues. CAA’s Lived Experience…
Thank you for 35 years and counting....
Our annual gathering, Through the Eyes of a Child celebration, was a big success. More than 120 supporters gathered to celebrate CAA’s 35 years of improving the well-being of children, and the people who have worked to make it possible. We appreciate all our sponsors, and champions for children,…
The Child Care Cliff: What Arizona Needs to Know
A new report is sounding the alarm that many families may be facing the loss of child care services in the next year. The report titled “The Child Care Cliff: What’s at Stake for Families, Businesses, and State Economies” highlights the impending drop-off in federal child care investment...
Arizona Ranks 39th In Child Well-Being But Inaccessible, Unaffordable, Child Care Pushes Parents To The Breaking Point.
Arizona ranks 39th in child well-being, according to the 2023 KIDS COUNT® Data Book, a 50-state report of recent household data developed by the Annie E. Casey Foundation analyzing how children and families are faring. However, our country’s lack of affordable and accessible child care short-changes…
Governor Hobbs Signs Bill Eliminating Administrative Fees in Juvenile Court
Persistence pays off! On May 26th, after 3 years of advocacy, Governor Hobbs eliminated the burdensome administrative fees routinely levied on children involved in the juvenile court system when she signed SB 1197 into law. No longer will youth and their families be charged administrative fees for…
Fostering Youth Transitions Report Released During National Foster Care Month
Permanent families and supportive adult connections, stable housing and postsecondary education remain beyond reach for too many young people with foster care experience, according to Fostering Youth Transitions 2023: State and National Data to Drive Foster Care Advocacy, a data brief released by the…
State budget has small key wins for AZ children & families, BUT more needs to be done
Children’s Action Alliance’s annual legislative agenda is designed to assure the necessary community conditions exist so all Arizona families have equitable access to high-quality education, health care, child well-being, services, and economic opportunities. Our agenda is advanced through...