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Press Release: 2009 Voices for Children Award Winners
Posted on: Friday, May 8, 2009 - 9:32am
At its annual luncheon, the Children’s Alliance will present five awards honoring child advocates whose work has improved the lives of Washington children. These diverse activists have spoken up for children, youth and families—they have demanded healthcare for all Washington children, pressed for the rights of birth parents within the child welfare system, secured funding for early learning programs for the children most at risk of being left behind.
Media Release: Apple Health for Kids wins $16.9 million for progress on covering children
Posted on: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 - 12:09pm
(December 28, 2011) — Apple Health for Kids, Washington’s health coverage program for children, has won $16.9 million from the federal government – money earned for the state’s efforts to connect more children to health care.
Getting and keeping kids insured means healthier families, and helps our state allocate scarce health dollars wisely.
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Media Release: Hundreds of Kids, advocates to deliver Special Session children’s proclamation
Posted on: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 - 9:20am
Wednesday, November 30 – The first week of Special Session will have a memorable closing day on Friday in Olympia, when hundreds of kids, parents, and advocates stand together at Children’s Alliance’s Have a Heart for Kids Day: 2011 Special Session. This will culminate in a rally with parent and youth speakers, and a Proclamation by the Children of Washington released and delivered to legislators.
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Media Release: Washington's hungry families double
Posted on: Thursday, September 8, 2011 - 11:09am
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2011 – A report released yesterday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) shows that the recession made a deep mark on Washington’s families. The number of hungry households in the state shot up nearly 100 percent from 2008 to the end of 2010; Washington state now ranks as the 11th hungriest state in the nation.
COMUNICADO INMEDIATO: Kids Count revela el impacto de la recesión sobre los niños
Posted on: Wednesday, August 17, 2011 - 5:53am
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PRESS RELEASE: Creating new ways to improve kids’ oral health
Posted on: Monday, July 18, 2011 - 4:30pm
Monday, July 25, 2011 — Children’s Alliance is proud to announce continued support from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation for a multi-year effort to level the playing field for kids’ access to quality, affordable dental care in Washington state. Read the full press release.
PRESS RELEASE: Advocates protect children's health in Washington State
Posted on: Thursday, May 26, 2011 - 9:27am
At the end of a difficult legislative session, child advocates have walked away with a major accomplishment. The successful Apple Health for Kids health coverage program will stay open to all eligible children.
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PRESS STATMENT: Senate budget cuts kids' health coverage, creates needless bureaucracy
Created on: Tuesday, April 12, 2011 - 8:19am
The Children’s Alliance released the following statement today in response to Senate Bill 5929, which will limit enrollment in the state’s popular, successful, cost-effective health coverage program, Apple Health for Kids. Read it here. Read our statement here.
PRESS STATEMENT: Senate budget cuts kids health coverage, creates needless bureaucracy
Created on: Tuesday, April 12, 2011 - 8:19am
The Children’s Alliance released the following statement today in response to Senate Bill 5929, which will limit enrollment in the state’s popular, successful, cost-effective health coverage program, Apple Health for Kids. Read it here. Read our statement here.
PRESS RELEASE: $80M for health coverage will brighten state budget outlook
Posted on: Monday, March 21, 2011 - 12:29pm
Kids, advocates and medical professionals this morning announced $80 million in federal revenue the state is expected to receive in recognition of Apple Health for Kids.
This federal money provides a sensible way to provide health coverage for all eligible children and avoid any unnecessary reductions.
“We have what it takes to continue Apple Health for Kids,” said Jon Gould, deputy director of the Children’s Alliance. Read more.
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