Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families (AACF)
The mission of Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families is to ensure that all children and their families have the resources and opportunities to lead healthy and productive lives and to realize their full potential. We serve as a voice for children at the Arkansas State Capitol and in Washington, D.C; gather and analyze data to support public policy that serves all children and families; and organize coalitions of diverse groups to drive change.
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More Federal Flexibility in Education Funding Should Also Require More Transparency
Public education is funded by federal, state, and local money. Approximately 20% of Arkansas’s public education is federally funded, which is higher than the national average of 12.9%. States have […] The post More Federal Flexibility in Education Funding Should Also Require…
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October Update: New Medicaid restrictions put Arkansas immigrant families at risk
Every Arkansas family deserves access to health care. But new federal restrictions that took effect October 1, 2026, make it harder for many legally present immigrants to get the care […] The post October Update: New Medicaid restrictions put Arkansas immigrant families at risk…
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Reflections on the Latest Poverty Data
Percent of Arkansas Children Living in Poverty Decreases, But These Gains Are Threatened On September 15, known among anti-poverty advocates and policy researchers as “Poverty Day,” the U.S. Census Bureau […] The post Reflections on the Latest Poverty Data first appeared on…
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Why Affordable Healthcare Matters and Answers to Common Questions As We Head into Open Enrollment Season
Important information about open enrollment We’re entering open enrollment season, the time of year when people can enroll or renew health insurance plans on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace. […] The post Why Affordable Healthcare Matters and Answers to Common Questions…
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AACF Public Comments on Head Start
On October 6, AACF submitted public comments urging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to withdraw its proposed rule that would erase roughly 90% of the current […] The post AACF Public Comments on Head Start first appeared on Arkansas Advocates for Children…
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What They Told Us: Medicaid Stories from El Dorado
Over the past several months, Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families has traveled across the state, talking with Arkansans about their experiences with being insured through Medicaid. In nine focus […] The post What They Told Us: Medicaid Stories from El Dorado first…
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Report: Mass Deportations Contribute to Affordability Crisis and Arkansas Job Losses
A new national economic report predicts that Arkansas will lose 24,000 jobs if the Trump administration reaches its target numbers for mass deportations. Of those, 11,000 jobs would be those […] The post Report: Mass Deportations Contribute to Affordability Crisis and Arkansas…
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What the heck is going on with Medicaid Expansion (ARHOME) in Arkansas?
Everyone has a lot on their plates right now, so it’s understandable if you’re confused about what’s going on with the health system — particularly what’s going on with Medicaid. […] The post What the heck is going on with Medicaid Expansion (ARHOME) in Arkansas? first appeared…
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Our Taxes Make A Difference
One of the most comprehensive reports on state and local finances is produced by the U.S. Census Bureau. State and Local Revenue in FY 2024 (the most recent report) allows […] The post Our Taxes Make A Difference first appeared on Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families…
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SNAP Enrollment Decreases Likely to Worsen Food Insecurity Crisis in Arkansas
Last week, the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance and the six Feeding America Arkansas food banks released results from a survey they recently commissioned showing that about 37% of Arkansans did […] The post SNAP Enrollment Decreases Likely to Worsen Food Insecurity Crisis in…