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WA could win up to $1.3 million for home visiting
Submitted on Tue, 06/15/2010 - 11:41
The federal government has finally released the guidelines states need to apply for their slice of $1.5 billion in new grant funding for home visiting programs, which connect new and expectant parents with trained nursing and early learning professionals.
The new guidelines issued late last week by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will allow Washington to apply for up to $1.3 million this year.
The first wave of these grants, part of federal health care reform that became law in March, will go to states this summer.
Over the next few weeks and months, we and our allies on the Washington Home Visiting Coalition will be working with state agencies and stakeholders on a plan for how Washington will use these home visiting funds.
Legislative Agenda 2010
Created on: Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 10:16am
In 2010 our legislative agenda outlines strategies to protect kids and families through the economic recession.
We're in the News: Learning for Life (King 5 TV)
Posted on: Thursday, November 19, 2009 - 1:31pm
The Children's Alliance Advocacy Camp is a feature of King 5 TV's Learning for Life series. Watch this great video of camp and an interview with Jon Gould, Deputy Director.
We're in the News: DSHS warns clients of budget cuts
Posted on: Tuesday, January 13, 2009 - 2:06pm
Programs for elderly, children likely to be eliminated The Olympian January 12, 2009 By Adam Wilson The state Department of Social and Health Services has been working to inform those its serves about $370 million in cuts to its budget by June. The agency sent out notice to families who signed up for state health insurance and make between 250 percent and 300 percent of the poverty level, telling them that the program was canceled because of cuts in this year's budget.
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Action: Join the Virtual Rally
Posted on: Thursday, December 18, 2008 - 10:06am
Proposed cuts in the state budget slash entire programs that kids’ need to be safe, healthy and succeed. Take action! The I'm Counting On You! Virtual Rally is happening now.
You can print and share this flyer - also available in spanish.
There are three ways you can join the rally:
Option 1: Add your picture
Take a photo of yourself – or take a photo of your kid(s) (with or without you in it) holding a sign that says “I’m counting on you”. You can make your own sign or download and print this one.
E-mail your picture to us. In your e-mail include the following: Your name and the city or town you live in, if you want that information included. By sending in your picture you are agreeing that we can post it on our website as part of the “I’m Counting On You” virtual rally.
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2009 Legislative Agenda
Created on: Saturday, December 6, 2008 - 6:28pm
The Children's Alliance 2009 Legislative Agenda lays out our top priorities in this tough legislative session.
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What is essential for kids and families? Home visits with new parents
Home visiting programs are so beneficial to children through the education and support parents receive through their home visitor.
What is essential for kids and families? Long-term investment in early learning
Parents and teachers are natural allies and we must work together to include early learning in our state's vision.
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What is essential for kids and families? Affordable, quality child care
Already struggling families in WA would be devastated if Working Connections Child Care was cut.
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Legislators Recognized for Drawing the Future for Kids
Submitted on Mon, 08/23/2010 - 14:19
A crowd of children and parents gathered to
honor state leaders from western Washington on Saturday, August 14th at
the first of three Early Learning Action Alliance (ELAA) Crayon Award events organized by the Children’s Alliance.
State legislators were honored for their outstanding work in early
learning during the 2010 legislative session during a stage event emceed
by Representative Eric Pettigrew (37th District) at the Early Learning
Community Fair in Seattle. At the event, six state legislators joined
community members and early learning stakeholders from across the Puget
Sound region to celebrate the importance of early learning in the lives
of Washington’s children and families and to pledge further support of
early learning in the year ahead.
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