2016 Legislative Review
This past session, the Children’s Alliance fought for policy solutions rooted in our commitment to improve the lives of Washington’s children and advance racial equity, so every child has the opportunity they deserve.
Health Care
Testimonials from across the state: “How is Apple Health for Kids vital to you, your kids, or your community?”
“I work at WIC in Whatcom County; almost all the kids we see have Apple Health. We help parents keep up to date with getting well-child checks, immunizations and dental care for the kids. Parents and kids need access to medical and dental care to address issues before they become problems. Healthy kids become healthy adults, and that makes a healthy community.”
—Wendy Porter, Sumas
Video: “We raise our kids like you, but we don’t have health. And we don’t have health care”
Adam
Mon, 01/22/2018 - 13:17
Parents, grandparents, advocates and health care professionals told state legislators M
Improve Family and Community Health
Provide premium and cost-sharing assistance to Washingtonians from Compact of Free Association nations to improve health equity for Pacific Islander families.
Adam
Thu, 12/14/2017 - 11:35
2018 Legislative Agenda
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We believe in the potential of every child. Poverty and racism erode kids’ opportunities. Our legislative agenda reflects smart public policies that remove barriers and create opportunity—so all kids can thrive.
2017 Legislative Review
Adam
Wed, 07/26/2017 - 15:15
Every child in our state should have the opportunity to thrive: a quality education supported by parents and community from cradle to career; enough healthy food to eat each day; and access to comprehensive, affordable health care that optimizes their well-being.
Learn, Love, Lead! e-mail series
In our weekly Learn, Love, Lead! email series, we show what we can do together to protect and support Washington's children from new federal threats. Each week, we provide a resource you can learn from and share, or an action you can take to be the leader kids are counting on.
Whether you and your family are targeted by rising hate or a particular policy, or you want to act in solidarity with children and families in your community, we are here to support your actions to protect kids’ well-being and happiness today, and help them grow into their enormous potential.
Smile survey reveals persistent disparities in access to oral health care
A new report from the state Department of Health reveals harmful disparities in the ora
Tips for Advocacy during Special Session
We recently gathered our thoughts about what works to persuade lawmakers to act in kids
The threat to Apple Health for Kids
Adam
Wed, 03/22/2017 - 17:26
Congress seems to be on the verge of toppling one of the pillars of financial support f
Kids’ policy progress report
It’s a little past the midpoint of the 2017 legislative session.
Apple Health for Kids turns 10
Ten years ago this week, something remarkable happened.
Our 2017 Legislative Agenda
The Children’s Alliance creates our annual Legislative Agenda with the aid of a racial equity policy analysis, so that our efforts address disparities facing children and families in communities of color.
Early Learning
Quality preschool helps kids to reach their full potential for success in school and in life. Expand access to the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) by increasing enrollment of currently eligible children and increasing funding to support and retain high quality, diverse teachers.
What we do for kids now
This year’s election will bring immense change to our nation and our state.
Paid sick days help kids reach their full potential
No parent should have to choose between caring for a sick child and earning a day’s pay
McCleary sanctions should advance, not restrict, educational opportunity
The state Supreme Court must not order action that would endanger children’s constituti
Report: More Washington Kids Have Health Coverage, but Poverty Still a Roadblock
SEATTLE – Kids and families in Washington state have made some progress in the face of poverty rates that have yet to improve, according to the new national 2016 KIDS COUNT® Data Book from the Annie. E. Casey Foundation.
Children’s Alliance applauds U.S. Senate for Renewing support for Apple Health for Kids
SEATTLE—Advocates for children and families in Washington applauded the U.S. Senate for passing a bill yesterday that extends funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) for two years.
The vote follows passage of identical legislation in the House. It demonstrates that members of Congress overwhelmingly support the CHIP program and understand it is vital to keeping kids across the country healthy.