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.
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No Kidding: Children's Alliance Blog
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.
Black Lives Matter
Black Lives Matter.
We are in this together for kids, families and communities – Children’s Alliance and COVID-19
Our communities are facing an unprecedented level of uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of you are feeling the hardships resulting from the necessary measures we must take to reduce the transmission and impact of this dangerous virus. We hope that you and the kids you care about are safe and healthy.
What the potential closure of Kids' World tells us about child care statewide
Washington state currently ranks sixth in the nation for the number of people living in child care deserts. This includes the residents of Whatcom County, who are at risk of losing 15 percent of their already inadequate number of available child care slots.
Families win with state’s new paid leave law
As the new year starts, young families across Washington state have reason to celebrate. Starting January 1, working parents can take up to 12 weeks off work to bond with the newest member of their households.
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.
Opportunity for every child
These areas are the product of systemic racial oppression both past and present: the interplay of policies, practices, and pernicious stereotypes that have deprived families of color while inordinately enriching white households. But these systems can change—with the joint work of government, engaged parents and community leaders.
2019 Florette Angel Memorial Child Advocacy Award Presented to Paola Maranan
“It’s an incredible honor to be recognized before my peers from all across the country,” said Maranan. “I’ve learned so much from them. Together, we have worked to develop and deploy the tools of democracy that can change kids’ lives.”
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:
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.
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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Bringing equity to health care with Senate Bill 5683
Children’s Alliance members and staff joined parents, advocates, policymakers and families from across the state on Thursday, March 22 to witness the signing of Senate Bill 5683, delivering needed access to health care to Washington residents from three Pacific Island nations.
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Video: “We raise our kids like you, but we don’t have health. And we don’t have health care”
Parents, grandparents, advocates and health care professionals told state legislators Monday, January 15 about the immense cost of withholding health care coverage from some Washington residents—and the better future lawmakers can make possible.
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Progress worth protecting: Apple Health for Kids
Apple Health for Kids needs our protection right now—and new data highlights just how critical our state’s comprehensive, affordable, award-winning health coverage is for kids and families.
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