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Press Release: 2009 Voices for Children Award Winners

siobhan — Fri, 08 May 2009 13:32:12 -0400

At its annual luncheon, the Children’s Alliance will present five awards honoring child advocates whose work has improved the lives of Washington children. These diverse activists have spoken up for children, youth and families—they have demanded healthcare for all Washington children, pressed for the rights of birth parents within the child welfare system, secured funding for early learning programs for the children most at risk of being left behind.

ADVISORY: Hundreds Gather in Olympia Tomorrow for Have a Heart for Kids Day

Adam — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:53:23 -0500

For Have a Heart for Kids Day, hundreds of adults and children are coming from all over the state to tell lawmakers to “Protect Kids, Protect Our Future!”

Read our press advisory.

Media Release: Apple Health for Kids wins $16.9 million for progress on covering children

Christina — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:09:23 -0500

(December 28, 2011) — Apple Health for Kids, Washington’s health coverage program for children, has won $16.9 million from the federal government – money earned for the state’s efforts to connect more children to health care.

Getting and keeping kids insured means healthier families, and helps our state allocate scarce health dollars wisely.

Media Release: Hundreds of Kids, advocates to deliver Special Session children’s proclamation

Adam — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:20:00 -0500

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.

Media Release: Washington's hungry families double

Christina — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 15:09:02 -0400

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2011 – A report released yesterday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) shows that the recession made a deep mark on Washington’s families. The number of hungry households in the state shot up nearly 100 percent from 2008 to the end of 2010; Washington state now ranks as the 11th hungriest state in the nation.

COMUNICADO INMEDIATO: Kids Count revela el impacto de la recesión sobre los niños

Adam — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 09:53:45 -0400

Read this release in English.

PRESS RELEASE: Creating new ways to improve kids’ oral health

Christina — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 20:30:30 -0400

Monday, July 25, 2011 — Children’s Alliance is proud to announce continued support from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation for a multi-year effort to level the playing field for kids’ access to quality, affordable dental care in Washington state. Read the full press release.

PRESS RELEASE: Advocates protect children's health in Washington State

Christina — Thu, 26 May 2011 13:27:02 -0400

At the end of a difficult legislative session, child advocates have walked away with a major accomplishment. The successful Apple Health for Kids health coverage program will stay open to all eligible children.

PRESS STATMENT: Senate budget cuts kids' health coverage, creates needless bureaucracy

Adam — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:19:58 -0400

The Children’s Alliance released the following statement today in response to Senate Bill 5929, which will limit enrollment in the state’s popular, successful, cost-effective health coverage program, Apple Health for Kids. Read it here. Read our statement here.

PRESS STATEMENT: Senate budget cuts kids health coverage, creates needless bureaucracy

Adam — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:19:58 -0400