Eastern WA

Action: Join the Virtual Rally

siobhan — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 12:06:27 -0500

Proposed cuts in the state budget slash entire programs that kids’ need to be safe, healthy and succeed. Take action! The I'm Counting On You! Virtual Rally is happening now.

Check it out and join now!

You can print and share this flyer - also available in spanish.

There are three ways you can join the rally:

Option 1: Add your picture

Take a photo of yourself – or take a photo of your kid(s) (with or without you in it) holding a sign that says “I’m counting on you”. You can make your own sign or download and print this one.

E-mail your picture to us. In your e-mail include the following: Your name and the city or town you live in, if you want that information included. By sending in your picture you are agreeing that we can post it on our website as part of the “I’m Counting On You” virtual rally.

2009 Legislative Agenda

mjennings — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 20:28:17 -0500

The Children's Alliance 2009 Legislative Agenda lays out our top priorities in this tough legislative session.

We're in the News: Kids' health care in danger

siobhan — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:31:20 -0500

The Spokesman Review published an article about dramatic cuts being proposed to the successful Apple Health for Kids program. Children's Alliance Deputy Director Jon Gould was quoted:

We're in the news: Yakima County rates poorly on uninsured children

Ruth — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:45:46 -0400

The Yakima Herald-Republic ran a story today that used census numbers analyzed by Lori Pfingst at Washington Kids Count as a basis for examing the high uninsurance rate for kids in Yakima County, which stands at 26.6 percent according to data collected last year.

We're in the News: Goal to Insure All Kids Could Fall to Budget Ax

siobhan — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:27:08 -0500

Sunday's Seattle Times featured a cover story about the devastating cuts to the kids' health coverage. Sarah's McIntyre's family thought their struggles with health coverage were over when they signed up for Apple Health for Kids - but coverage for families in their income bracket was suspended just days before it was supposed to start.

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.”

Legislative Breakfast: Spokane

mjennings — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 11:59:24 -0500

On December 11th eighty-five advocates for kids packed the Native Project conference room to hear from Spokane area legislative leaders - including Senate Majority Leader Lisa Brown. Advocates heard grim predictions about the impact of the economic crisis on kids and families. At the same time the advocates present reaffirmed a strong commitment to protect kids - especially during tough times. Thanks to all who participated, and especially to the Native Project for hosting.

Community Meeting: Yakima

mjennings — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 11:46:57 -0500

On December 9th advocates gathered in Yakima to review the 2009 Children's Alliance legislative agenda and discuss how the economic crisis is impacting kids and families in Yakima County. Thanks to all who participated, and to EPIC for co-sponsoring.

Policy Paper - 2009 Session: Childhood Hunger

mjennings — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 20:41:32 -0500

The Children's Alliance 2009 End Childhood Hunger policy paper lays out our priorities for the 09 legislative session: support struggling families to provide at least two meals a day.