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- Monday, October 18, 2010 - 11:00am
End Childhood Hunger Resources
Initiative 1107 would worsen state deficit
Created on: Thursday, August 12, 2010 - 9:10am
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.
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Kids are Always Essential Stories
Created on: Wednesday, August 11, 2010 - 4:55pm
In July 2010 Washington state Governor Gregoire posed 8 questions - including "What services are essential?" Children's Alliance members responded with these stories about why kids are always essential. Click to zoom in on the storybook. You can browse a story – and you can still add your own.
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Comparison of the House and Senate Child Nutrition Reauthorization Bills
Created on: Thursday, June 24, 2010 - 10:53am
Child Nutrition Reauthorization Talking Points
Created on: Monday, June 21, 2010 - 9:32am
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.
Standing Strong For Kids: 2010 Legislative Session Review
Created on: Thursday, May 13, 2010 - 4:25pm
In good times and bad, we advocate for laws and policies that support our state’s most vulnerable children – especially those in low-income families and communities of color. Our key challenge during the 2010 legislative session was to protect vital services for children and families from budget cuts that could have erased decades of progress. We achieved remarkable success on many levels this year, preserving critical support systems for families weathering the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression.
Read our in 2010 Legislative Session Review for an in-depth look at our victories for kids across Washington state and the challenges that lie ahead.
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County Fact Sheets
Created on: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 - 2:27pm
Washington Child Nutrition Reauthorization Coalition's Message to Congress
Created on: Tuesday, April 20, 2010 - 8:50am
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
Washington Child Nutrition Reauthorization Coalition Priorities and Current Federal Legislation
Created on: Monday, April 19, 2010 - 11:27pm
Washington Child Nutrition Coalition priorities
Washington Child Nutrition Reauthorization Coalition Priorities
Created on: Monday, April 19, 2010 - 2:10pm
Washington Child Nutrition Reauthorization Coalition Response to the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act
Created on: Thursday, April 15, 2010 - 2:58pm
In April 2010 the United States Senate unanimously passed the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act completing one of the first steps in a long process of improving our national child nutrition programs. The Washington Child Nutrition Reauthorization Coalition prepared a response to the new legislation, both applauding the bipartisan support for the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act and identifying key areas for improvement.
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