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Children's Health Summit
Tuesday, December 8, 2009 - 8:00am
The Children's Health Summit was a success, thanks to the engaged participation of attendees and presenters. Thank you to everyone who helped make the day successful.
Here are some key documents and presentations shared at the Summit:
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Half of US kids on food stamps
Submitted on Wed, 11/04/2009 - 16:31
Half of US kids will be on food stamps during their childhood, according to a new report by Washington University in St. Louis. That’s half the kids on the school bus, half the kids at the park, half the kids out trick or treating last weekend. And in some communities that experience a higher burden of poverty, the numbers are far higher. 90% of African American kids will be on food stamps at some point during childhood.
"This is a real danger sign that we as a society need to do a lot more to protect children," states lead author of the study, Pr
Race Matters Toolkit: Highlights
Created on: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 - 10:48am
The Annie E Casey Foundation has created a Race Matters Toolkit. The toolkit is designed to help decision-makers, advocates, and elected officials get better results in their work by providing equitable opportunities for all. Below are direct links to a few key tools.
Race Matters Toolkit User's Guide
A review of the toolkit and how to use it.
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Race Matters Toolkit: Unequal Opportunities
Created on: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 - 10:17am
The Annie E Casey Foundation has created a Race Matters Toolkit. The toolkit is designed to help decision-makers, advocates, and elected officials get better results in their work by providing equitable opportunities for all.
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Budget, budget, budget details for human services
Submitted on Thu, 05/14/2009 - 13:19
The fine staff at the Children's Home Society of Washington have produced their characteristically comprehensive summary of budget items for human services. This is for the detail-oriented.
Human Services 2009-2011 Budget Summary
Created on: Thursday, May 14, 2009 - 1:07pm
Comprehensive summary of budget items affecting human services prepared by staff of the Children's Home Society of Washington.
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Fact Sheet: Juvenile Justice
Created on: Wednesday, January 7, 2009 - 10:37am
In 2008, the Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration (JRA), where youth committing serious offenses are held, reported that more than 60% of youth held in JRA facilities have “significant mental health issues,” and 85% of the youth in residential care are substance abusers or chemically dependent. Click on the attached fact sheet to read more about juvenile justice in Washington.
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Why donate? 238 kids, every day.
Posted on: Thursday, December 11, 2008 - 4:59pm
Why give to the Children's Alliance during the Leadership Campaign?
All of us are living in a time of economic uncertainty. For that very reason it is a vital time to make a donation to the Children's Alliance.
You can give whatever amount is affordable to you. We just ask that you consider the extraordinary times we are in, and how much is at stake for Washington's kids.
Donate now, and you are protecting kids when they need you most.
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Welcome to our new website!
Posted on: Tuesday, December 9, 2008 - 11:44am
We hope it helps you connect to the Children’s Alliance and kids issues and put your beliefs into action.
Here you can find the latest news, get advocacy resources, find a training tool, take action for kids and more.
Looking for something in particular? Use the helpful search box on the upper right hand corner.
Above all this site is intended to make it as easy as possible for you to turn your passion for kids into the action they need.
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Legislative Breakfast: Spokane
Thursday, December 11, 2008 - 7:30am
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.
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