Have a Heart for Kids Day is your day to speak up for kids. Right now, your voice matters. Join hundreds of child, youth, and family advocates from across Washington state and speak up for kids!
Cover All Kids
Health Care Campaign
Every child should have health coverage. As a state we’ve made tremendous progress. In early 2007 Governor Gregoire signed the Cover All Kids law. It phases in comprehensive health insurance options under the umbrella of Apple Health for Kids. Watch this video to see the impact Apple Health for Kids is having on kids and families across the state.
The Children’s Alliance and our partners in the Health Coalition for Children and Youth are working every step of the way to make sure the Cover All Kids law fulfills its promise. We’ll continue to pursue policies that will create equal access to care for all children in Washington State.
No Kidding! Blog
Washington 1 of 4 states to shine on children’s health and early learning
Submitted on Thu, 01/05/2012 - 17:54
A new year for Washington begins with a new milestone for kids. The last two weeks of 2011 brought our state tens of millions of federal dollars, positioning Washington as a national leader in both children’s health and early learning.
In fact, our state was just one of four in the country to win national competitions for health and early learning, along with Ohio, Maryland and North Carolina.
Emergency room rule compromises kids’ health, equal opportunity
Submitted on Tue, 10/18/2011 - 18:50
A state rule starting early this month has inspired public debate and a lawsuit making national headlines.
The consequences of this policy will threaten the safety and health of Washington’s Medicaid families. The rule imposes harmful and confusing limits on benefits for care received at the emergency room that could have severe consequences for children covered under Apple Health for Kids.
Latest News
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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COMUNICADO INMEDIATO: Kids Count revela el impacto de la recesión sobre los niños
Posted on: Wednesday, August 17, 2011 - 5:53am
Read this release in English.
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Resources
Three Washingtonians speak up for dental care
Created on: Tuesday, January 24, 2012 - 9:30pm
Read the experiences of three Washingtonians who are speaking up to improve access to dental care.
“It’s about what the people need. It’s hard to get dental care, and this new provider could fill the gap and reach more people who need preventative care so they don’t face the kind of problems I am facing.” - Kim Rice, Vancouver
Apple Health for Kids enrollment by county
Created on: Monday, January 9, 2012 - 1:05pm
Four out of 10 children in our state use Apple Health for Kids to see a doctor, dentist or other medical professional. Click here to see how many children are enrolled in Apple Health for Kids in each of Washington’s 39 counties.
- Fighting childhood hunger.
The Children's Alliance worked to achieve passage of the Act for Hungry Families - connecting more people in Washington to food stamps and more kids to healthy meals. Learn more >>
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