Have a Heart for Kids Day 2019
Join us for an energizing and powerful day of action! Including:
Advocacy
Cinco Consejos para Abogar: Más que aprobar un proyecto de ley o un presupuesto
Cuando se aprueba un proyecto de ley, por lo general se escriben las regulaciones que detallan cómo se pondrán en práctica las diferentes partes de la ley. Usted no tiene que ser un experto en la materia para dar su opinión en esta parte del proceso. Usted solamente necesita saber dónde encontrar la información y cómo participar.
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Board and Committee Information Session
Are you interested in helping to grow a robust and powerful movement that advances racial justice and equitable opportunities for all kids in Washington?
Have a Heart for Kids Day 2020
Join us for an energizing and powerful day of action! Including:
Results for Kids in the 2019 Legislative Session
Working with parents, policymakers and community leaders from across Washington state, Children’s Alliance advances public policies that address the barriers of poverty and racism in order to give every child the opportunities they deserve. In the 2019 session, our advocacy produced the following results:
Leadership in Advocacy Training -- Vancouver
On Saturday, October 26th, Children’s Alliance is hosting an advocacy training for our members and the public in Vancouver, WA. Details below:
Vancouver Advocacy Day
Saturday, October 26th
10am to 3pm
Water Resources Education Center
4600 SE Columbia Way
Vancouver, WA 98668
Leadership in Advocacy Training -- Spokane
On Friday, October 4th, Children’s Alliance is sponsoring a community-led advocacy training with leaders in Spokane, WA. Details below:
Spokane Advocacy Day
Friday, October 4th
5:00pm to 8:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Center – East Central Community Center
500 Stone St
Spokane, WA 99202
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.”
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.
ELAA Recommendations
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FAMILIES WILL CALL ON LAWMAKERS TO "THINK BABIES" AT STROLLING THUNDER WASHINGTON
MEDIA ADVISORY: Monday, March 11, 2019
Download a copy (PDF).
PARA PUBLICACIÓN INMEDIATA: Defensores y proveedores de servicios condenan la prueba de ingresos de "carga pública" de Trump
PARA MÁS INFORMACIÓN:
Sarah Sumadi, OneAmerica, (206) 723-2203 x226
Malou Chávez, Proyecto de los Derechos del Inmigrante, (206) 957-8633
Eric Holzapfel, Entre Hermanos, (206) 486-9755
Questions to Ask Candidates for the Washington State Legislature
State lawmakers can take important steps to improve kids’ lives in the 2019 state legislative session. Candidates for the Washington state legislature will make critical choices for our kids if they are elected in November. Their choices can help kids have great childhoods and grow up strong, and advance racial equity and opportunity for all our kids.
Vote for Kids! Statewide ballot measures in the 2018 election
Children’s Alliance has taken the following positions on statewide ballot measures.
COMMUNITY ADVOCATES AND LOCAL OFFICIALS STAND AGAINST TRUMP’S LATEST “PUBLIC CHARGE” POLICY TARGETING IMMIGRANT FAMILIES
WHAT: Local advocates and officials will describe the harmful impact of the Trump Administration’s proposed public charge regulation effectively limiting immigration based on income.
WHEN: Tuesday, September 25, 2018, 11 a.m.
2019 Legislative Agenda
We believe in the potential of every child. Poverty and racism erode kids’ opportunities. Our 2019 legislative agenda (PDF) reflects smart public policies that remove barriers and create opportunity—so all kids can thrive.
2018-19 Annual Policy Campaign Goals
2018-19 ANNUAL POLICY CAMPAIGN GOALS
Adopted at the July 11, 2018 Board of Directors meeting (PDF)
2018 Legislative Review
In the 2018 legislative session, Children’s Alliance led our many partners across Washington to advocate for good public policy—laws and public investments that create opportunity for Washington’s children.
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Vigil at Seattle office of Immigration and Customs Enforcement
1000 Second Avenue, (between Spring and Madison in downtown Seattle). Map.