Cover All Kids

Legislative Agenda 2010

Created on: Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 10:16am

In 2010 our legislative agenda outlines strategies to protect kids and families through the economic recession.

Read the 2010 Legislative Agenda.

We're in the News: Learning for Life (King 5 TV)

Posted on: Thursday, November 19, 2009 - 1:31pm
The Children's Alliance Advocacy Camp is a feature of King 5 TV's Learning for Life series. Watch this great video of camp and an interview with Jon Gould, Deputy Director.

We're in the News: DSHS warns clients of budget cuts

Posted on: Tuesday, January 13, 2009 - 2:06pm

Programs for elderly, children likely to be eliminated The Olympian January 12, 2009 By Adam Wilson The state Department of Social and Health Services has been working to inform those its serves about $370 million in cuts to its budget by June.  The agency sent out notice to families who signed up for state health insurance and make between 250 percent and 300 percent of the poverty level, telling them that the program was canceled because of cuts in this year's budget.

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Action: Join the Virtual Rally

Posted on: Thursday, December 18, 2008 - 10:06am
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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

Created on: Saturday, December 6, 2008 - 6:28pm

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

Attachment: 2009 Legislative Agenda (79k)

Policy Paper - 2009 Session: Children's Health

Created on: Friday, December 5, 2008 - 6:31pm

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.

What is essential for kids and families? Meals and health care

Kids are not to blame for the economy and should not be victims of budget cuts

What is essential for kids and families? Children's health care

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Our son is Autistic, but he is thriving due to the assistance we receive through his medical coupon

What is essential for kids and families? Apple Health for Kids

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Health Insurance is essential for all children, especially for those with special needs.

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.