No Kidding! The Children's Alliance blog

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.

The pandemic is posing formidable challenges to the health, education and economic stability of kids and families—and children of color are most exposed.  

Here in Washington and across the country, the open enrollment period for health coverage on state-based exchanges has begun.

KIDS COUNT brief urges lawmakers to act boldly on behalf of kids & families

By Liz Olson - cross-posted from Schmudget Blog

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.  

At Children’s Alliance, we are working to dismantle the barriers kids face to brighter, stronger futures. 

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.

We’re proud to announce that Dr. Stephan Blanford has assumed the position of Children’s Alliance’s executive director. 

Black Lives Matter.