Events

Your Leadership Journey Starts Here: Apply Now!

Exciting news! Our Lived Experience Leadership Academy(LELA) application is now live!

LELA builds the leadership capacity of individuals with lived experience in the child welfare and/or Medicaid (AHCCCS/KIDSCARE) systems. With our expansive six-month leadership development program, you’ll engage in one session per month (just 2 hours each) and receive a $100 gift card for each session. This is your chance to build your leadership skills, amplify your voice, and make a real impact on policy decisions.

Two Tracks Available:

  1. Child Welfare System Track: For parents, kinship caregivers, and former youth (26 and older)
  2. Public Health Care Track: AHCCCS, KidsCare, and Medicaid

Ready to make an impact? Start your journey to becoming a community leader by applying below!

Deadline to apply is October 25, 2024.

Click here to apply!

More News

Events

Save the Date: Champions for Children Awards Luncheon 2026

Mark your calendars for our 2026 Champions for Children Awards Luncheon! Each year, our luncheon honors extraordinary community members who go above and...

2026 Legislative Scorecard

At Children’s Action Alliance, we believe every Arizona lawmaker has a responsibility to vote for kids. And we believe Arizonans...

Virtual Community Briefing: No More Cuts for Schools: What You Need to Know About Prop 320

For decades, Arizona’s public schools have suffered an increasing list of funding blows, from the state budget failing to fully...

Protect Head Start: Tell HHS to Keep Essential Services for Children and Families

For 61 years, Head Start has helped children and families thrive by providing early learning, health services, family support, and...