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For the Media
Media Contacts:
Adam Hyla, Communications Director
Phone: 206.324.0340 x18
Cell: 206.326.9964
Adam [at] childrensalliance [dot] org
Jon Gould, Deputy Director
Phone: 206.324.0340 x19
Cell: 206.683.2674
Jon [at] childrensalliance [dot] org
If you would like to be added to our press list, e-mail us with your name, media outlet, phone number and beat or interests.
Resources for the media:
As the state’s premier advocacy organization for kids, the Children’s Alliance can offer members of the media policy expertise, up-to-date information on key legislation affecting children, and media contacts from among our more than 120 member organizations.
Here you can find our child facts on our resources page on the state of Washington children in a number of different areas, policy papers for our current legislative agenda, and more information about the Children’s Alliance.
Latest Press Releases:
MEDIA RELEASE: Majority of Senate supports fully funding State Food Assistance
Posted on: Tuesday, March 19, 2013 - 11:35am
A majority of the Washington State Senate, 25 of 49 state senators, have voiced their support to restore food assistance to thousands of hungry children. Read our press release.
MEDIA RELEASE: Advocates, lawmakers take action on hunger
Posted on: Tuesday, February 19, 2013 - 3:06pm
TUES., FEB. 19 – Leaders from the faith community, charitable organizations and community groups this week are calling on state leaders to fight childhood hunger by restoring a harmful cut to State Food Assistance. Read the press release.
MEDIA ADVISORY: House to consider workforce solution
Posted on: Monday, February 4, 2013 - 4:07pm
The House Health Care & Wellness Committee is holding a public hearing on an innovative solution to the lack of timely, preventive oral health care faced by children and families across Washington. Learn more.
MEDIA ADVISORY: Children, Parents, Advocates Rally in Olympia
Posted on: Monday, January 28, 2013 - 3:57pm
Please join us for a special media opportunity:
* Rally featuring Gov. Jay Inslee * Sign-waving marchers of all ages *
12:30-1 p.m., Wed., Jan. 30, Have a Heart for Kids Day on the Capitol Steps, Olympia. Click here for march details, a route map and more information.
Media Release: Apple Health for Kids wins millions in federal recognition
Posted on: Friday, December 21, 2012 - 8:09am
FRI., DEC. 21, 2012 – Apple Health for Kids, Washington’s health coverage program for children, has won $12 million from the federal government for connecting more children to health care.
The Obama Administration awarded the money, a performance bonus, to Washington on Wednesday. Our state was among 23 states nationwide to earn bonuses for getting more children enrolled in health coverage.
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