Dental Therapy works for Washington
Dental Therapy is working for Washington’s tribal communities. Lawmakers should take action to bring make this provider available statewide. Take action now.
No Kidding! The Children's Alliance blog
Opportunity for every child
When times are bad, kids should be protected from harm. When the economy gets better, kids should share in the benefits.
Announcement from Children’s Alliance
The following message from Board President Gabriela Quintana was sent to Children's Alliance members Thursday, July 18. Get more details and answers to anticipated questions about Paola and Jon's transitions.
Dear Friends, Supporters and Child Advocates:
Tacoma’s Kelly Blucher speaks up for access to child care
Kelly Blucher has learned that raising one’s voice is easy; it’s fun; it’s necessary; and it gets results.
State lawmakers can make a difference for today’s babies
Lawmakers have heard from parents, business owners and community-based leaders this legislative session about how to support the healthy development of babies, toddlers, preschool-age kids and their parents.
Federal money for child care helps, but much more is needed
For healthy development, it’s imperative that babies and toddlers have the strongest learning experiences possible through high-quality early opportunities. Washington state policymakers, child care providers, and advocates have worked diligently on improving child care quality in Washington to give kids a strong start.
Support Washington’s babies and young parents
A new KIDS COUNT® policy report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation details hurdles that young parents face to support their children. These barriers threaten both the still-developing young adult parents and their young children, setting off a chain of diminished opportunities for two generations.
Strolling Thunder ignites momentum for advocacy for babies
On Friday, July 27, children, parents and community advocates rallied their energy to support a strong start for all babies at Washington state’s first Strolling Thunder event.
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Data Brief: Ensuring all kids have opportunities to succeed
For KIDS COUNT in Washington’s new “Ensuring All Kids Have Opportunities to Succeed” brief (a part of the State of Washington's Kids 2018 series), we worked with the Washington State Budget & Po
What babies, toddlers and new parents need to thrive
As we advocate for the developmental needs of young children, Children’s Alliance has long understood that learning begins at birth. Every interaction, whether it’s with a parent, grandparent, auntie, babysitter or licensed child care professional, is an occasion to build young minds and foster healthy connections.
KIDS COUNT report: Kids lead the way toward greater diversity in Washington
Our new KIDS COUNT in Washington demographic profile, “Kids are Leading the Way Toward a New Washington,” shows how kids of color are leading our state into a more racially diverse future.
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