Policy Papers & Issue Briefs

Policy Paper - 2009 Session: Children's Health

mjennings — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 20:31:08 -0500

The Children's Alliance 2009 Cover All Kids policy paper lays out our priorities for the 09 legislative session: stay the course and cover all kids by 2010.

Children's Alliance Supports Marriage Equality

Christina — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:25:13 -0500

The Children’s Alliance is committed to a Washington State where all children can reach their potential. We believe every child deserves a loving family, equal opportunities to learn and thrive, and a social support system that helps keep them safe and healthy, no matter who their parents are.

Frequently asked questions about the High Quality Early Learning Act of 2012

Christina — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:38:28 -0500

Two bills will establish a voluntary early learning program for 3- and 4-year-olds in Washington, with a concurrent focus on services in the first three years of life.

Learn more about substitute House Bill 2448 and substitute Senate Bill 6449.

Momentum Builds for New Dental Provider

siobhan — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:24:41 -0500

Despite an epic snowstorm, consumers, practicing dentists, and representatives of community-based groups and tribal organizations testified about the multiple benefits of creating an innovative new licensed dental practitioner in Washington.

Read and watch testimony highlights.

Three Washingtonians speak up for dental care

siobhan — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:30:43 -0500

Read the experiences of three Washingtonians who are speaking up to improve access to dental care.

“It’s about what the people need. It’s hard to get dental care, and this new provider could fill the gap and reach more people who need preventative care so they don’t face the kind of problems I am facing.” - Kim Rice, Vancouver

Quality early learning from birth to age 5

Adam — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:05:56 -0500

House Bill 2448 would establish a voluntary early learning program for three- and four-year-olds in Washington, with additional support for children from birth to age three. Read a two-page fact sheet about the bill by the Early Learning Action Alliance.

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.

Apple Health for Kids

Adam — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:13:02 -0500

Apple Health for Kids gives thousands of Washington children the opportunity to achieve their full potential. Read how Apple Health for Kids helps Washington's children grow up healthy.

Raise the Bar and Close the Gap: Early Learning

Adam — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:05:38 -0500

More than half of children entering kindergarten classrooms across Washington have not had the opportunities they need to be ready for school. We know that for low-income children and children of color, this is more likely to be true. But quality early learning can help close the opportunity gap. Read a policy paper by the Early Learning Action Alliance.

Washington Dental Access Campaign

siobhan — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:17:32 -0500

Too many Washingtonians cannot get affordable oral health care when and where they need it—in their own communities. Lack of affordable dental care affects people’s ability to eat, work and go to school.