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: 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.

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.

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.

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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.