Children’s Alliance Supports Transgender Kids
Over the past month, in state legislatures across the country, lawmakers have introduced harmful policies that target nonbinary and transgender children.
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No Kidding! The Children's Alliance blog
House and Senate budgets promise real progress for Washington’s kids
State House and Senate leaders released their two-year budgets late last week. The budgets represent real progress for Washington’s kids and families.
We stand in solidarity with AAPI communities
By Christine Loredo, Donor Relations Director
Over the past year, members of the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities have documented an alarming increase in acts of violence and discrimination against their communities.
Yes on Senate Bill 5096: we all need to pay our share
When we all come together to support each other, especially in times like these, we build a foundation for a healthy future.
Good news for health care coverage
The new year brought some good news for full-family health care in Washington state: thousands of Washington adults are eligible for Apple Health coverage for the first time in 25 years.
Data shows kids of color facing pandemic “pain points”
The pandemic is posing formidable challenges to the health, education and economic stability of kids and families—and children of color are most exposed.
Health coverage: it’s worth protecting
Here in Washington and across the country, the open enrollment period for health coverage on state-based exchanges has begun.
Washington’s kids need investments – not short-sighted cuts – to weather the COVID-19 crisis
KIDS COUNT brief urges lawmakers to act boldly on behalf of kids & families
By Liz Olson - cross-posted from Schmudget Blog
Advocates assemble! A call to join the fight for justice for kids
When I stepped into my role as the new Executive Director of Children’s Alliance, I was humbled to succeed Paola Maranan, a dear friend who I’ve long admired as a champion for racial equity. I was equally excited to join an organization with a well-deserved reputation for advancing anti-racism.
Words matter: our decision to capitalize White
At Children’s Alliance, we are working to dismantle the barriers kids face to brighter, stronger futures.
What legislators can do for Washington’s families now
In just half a year, life in Washington state has changed profoundly. The global pandemic has taken the lives of more than 2,000 of our neighbors, friends and family. The recession has cost 200,000 workers their jobs.
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Community Conversations with Dr. Stephan Blanford
On August 20th and 25th, Children's Alliance met virtually with community members from across our state to strengthen and grow our commitment to racial justice for children and families, and our relationships with our fellow advocates, and to introduce our new Executive Director Dr. Stephan Blanford to our membership to share his vision and values. Read our announcement about Dr.