Pre-2009 Press Releases

Press Release: Access to Food Stamps at Risk

siobhan — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:14:48 -0500

With the economy in decline and the demand for services skyrocketing, members of the Anti-Hunger and Nutrition Coalition reacted to the Governor’s 2009-11 operating budget with concern.

Press Release: Governor's budget cuts devastating to children and families

siobhan — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 14:30:06 -0500

The Children’s Alliance today released the following statement in response to Governor Chris Gregoire’s proposed budget cuts:

“Cuts in the governor’s proposed budget yank the safety net out from under hundreds of thousands of children around Washington State,” said Jon Gould, Deputy Director of the Children’s Alliance. “Without a more creative approach—one that looks at increasing revenue through closing loopholes and other means—children and families in our state will suffer. Now more than ever children and families need the economic stability and support that programs like Apple Health for Kids, child care subsidies and food stamps provide. We look to our legislators to show the vision being demonstrated by president-elect Barack Obama who is investing in families to bring our nation out of the economic difficulties we now face.”

Press Release Announcing Apple Health Phase In

mjennings — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:24:47 -0500

As more and more Washington families feel the economic pinch and struggle to pay their bills, legislation passed almost two years ago is extending a lifeline of health security.

Press Release - Hunger Hits Hard

mjennings — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:26:40 -0500

A new report from the Children’s Alliance, Hungry in Washington 2008, is sounding an early alarm about widespread hunger in Washington households as the state and nation enter a recession.

Columbia Legal Services Press Release Regarding Braam Lawsuit Ruling

admin — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 01:00:00 -0400

State supreme court decision holds state accountable for promises made to kids in foster care.

Press Release - Children's Alliance Comments on Racial Disproportionality Report

mjennings — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:23:49 -0400

A report released today demonstrates that Native American and black children are more likely to enter Washington’s child welfare system than white children, and stay in the system longer.

Champions for Children 2008

mjennings — Sat, 24 May 2008 22:27:03 -0400

Read the profile of the 2008 Champions for Children

We're in the News: Strategies That Drove New Investments for Early Care & Education

admin — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 01:00:00 -0500

Coalition-building key to getting new funding for early care.

Children Absent From State Budget

admin — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 01:00:00 -0500

Critical investments in foster care included in the House budget are absent from the Senate's version.

Major New Investments in Healthcare Advocacy in Washington

admin — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 01:00:00 -0500

Grant supports work for health coverage for all kids.