End Childhood Hunger Policy

Hungry Children Need State Food Assistance

Adam — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:01:02 -0500

Every child needs access to good nutrition in order to learn, grow and thrive. But the number of hungry Washington households has nearly doubled since 2007. State Food Assistance ensures equal treatment of our state's hungry;eliminating SFA would further disrupt the lives of thousands of children – disproportionately children of color – all across the state.

Learn more about State Food Assistance.

The State of Washington's Children

Adam — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 01:13:33 -0500

The State of Washington’s Children 2012 is a broad review of how Washington’s 1.5 million kids are faring in tough times. The report is issued by KIDS COUNT in Washington, a new partnership between Children’s Alliance and the Washington State Budget & Policy Center.

Read the report.

The Facts about State Food Assistance

Christina — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:11:28 -0500

The state legislature reduced funding for State Food Assistance (SFA) by half for the current biennium. A court order is in place prohibiting the benefit reduction, however, pending the outcome of an equal protection and due process lawsuit on behalf of SFA recipients. Gov. Christine Gregoire has again proposed to eliminate the program.

Download The Facts about State Food Assistance to learn more.

Vota por los niños en 2010

siobhan — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 14:17:30 -0400

Las elecciones están ya ante nosotros y éstas pueden ser algo bueno en medio de estos tiempos difíciles económicos, pero también podrían empeorar las cosas. El Children’s Alliance ha tomado una postura sobre seis de las medidas en las papeletas que tienen la posibilidad de beneficiar o de dañar a los niños.

Lee un folleto sobre las iniciativas en la papeleta.

2010 Ballot Measures Impacting Kids and Families

siobhan — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 16:08:21 -0400

The outcome of six ballot initiatives in the 2010 fall election will change the lives of kids and families. Read an analysis of the impact of each initiative.

Read the summary of our positions.

Initiative 1107 would worsen state deficit

siobhan — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 12:10:06 -0400

Children's Alliance opposes Initiative 1107, an initiative to the state ballot in 2010. 1107 rolls back revenue that is supporting critical health and education services in Washington State. The campaign to oppose Initiative 1107 released this statement in response to the State's analysis of the financial implications of Iniative 1107.

Comparison of the House and Senate Child Nutrition Reauthorization Bills

Nadiya — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 13:53:31 -0400

Click here to download a PDF comparing the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act and the Improving Nutrition For America's Children Act.

Child Nutrition Reauthorization Talking Points

Nadiya — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 12:32:24 -0400

This document contains all of the information you'll need to talk to everyone from policy makers and reporters to your neighbors and friends.

Click here to download a PDF of the Child Nutrition Reauthorization Talking Points.

County Fact Sheets

Nadiya — Wed, 12 May 2010 17:27:00 -0400

Washington Child Nutrition Reauthorization Coalition's Message to Congress

Nadiya — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:50:48 -0400

One April 13th 2010 the Washington Child Nutrition Coalition came together to release a message to congress urging Congress to make a greater investment in the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act.

Click here to download a PDF of this message.

For more information contact Linda Stone by phone (509) 844-1314 or
e-mail linda<at>childrensalliance<dot>org